(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Each year the Georgia Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) accepts applications from full-time students who are considering a career in the public works arena. Through their Annual Scholarship Program, the APWA awards a $1,500 scholarship to each State District, totaling eleven (11) scholarships. Since 1994, almost 200 students…… read more »
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TO HOST ANNUAL PAPERBACK BOOK SALE FROM JULY 22-26
(Announcement from the Friends of the Library): The Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual Paperback Book Sale beginning on Saturday, July 22, through Wednesday, July 26. Sale hours will be from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday and from 10am to 6pm on Monday through Wednesday. The sale will be held at…… read more »
GA AG CARR RECOGNIZES MILITARY CONSUMER PROTECTION MONTH
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of July as Military Consumer Protection Month by sharing information and resources to help active-duty service members, veterans, and their families avoid scams and predatory business practices. “Our servicemen and women dedicate their lives to defending…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: 18 LIVES LOST ON THE STATE’S ROADS OVER JULY 4TH HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD
The Georgia Department of Public Safety reported that 18 people lost their lives in traffic accidents across the state upon the conclusion of the 4th of July holiday travel period at midnight on Tuesday. The 102-hour period began on Friday evening at 6 pm. State troopers recognize this month as the fifth anniversary of the…… read more »
CAVE SPRING 4TH OF JULY PARADE AMONG LOCAL HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Floyd County celebrated Independence Day all through the holiday weekend with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and other festivities. Folks from Floyd and surrounding counties were on hand for the 39th annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade on Tuesday morning. Christa Jackson, parade organizer, was grateful to see the community come together to celebrate our country,…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ISSUES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a 2023 millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes of 9.84%. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held in the Floyd County Commission chambers located at 12 East…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINED AS MOTORISTS HIT THE ROAD FOR THE 4TH OF JULY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump as 1.4 million Georgians took a road trip for the Independence Day holiday. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 9 cents less…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS AWARDED TEACHING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The Georgia Department of Education announced last week the recipients of their Teaching and Learning Opportunity Grant winners. Several Floyd County Schools received the grant award, totaling over $65,000, for the Mathematics Manipulatives and Materials Grant, Science Consumable and Equipment Grant and Social Studies Consumable and Equipment Grant. …… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO HOST COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON GUN VIOLENCE
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA): The Rome City Commission invites residents to attend a community conversation on gun violence to be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at the Rome City Auditorium. The commission wants to address this issue due to the recent increase of gun violence in our community.…… read more »
THE HEAT WILL BE ON THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND – NORTHWEST GEORGIA HEALTH DIRECTOR ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO STAY HYDRATED AND BE SAFE
Backyard barbecues, fireworks, and all sorts of other outdoor activities are on tap for this Independence Day weekend, as is sweltering Summer heat. Dr. Gary Voccio, the Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District, urges locals to stay cool, stay hydrated, and keep an eye on your kids and pets…… read more »