(Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County Elections &…… read more »
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GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO HOST ANNUAL GENEALOGY PICNIC ON JUNE 3RD
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): Join the Georgia Genealogical Society and the Georgia Archives on Saturday, June 3, for the Annual Genealogy Picnic beginning at 9:00 am. The event will be held onsite at the Georgia Archives. No pre-registration is required. Bring your own or have lunch at one of our local restaurants. For more…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES OFFER FAMILY FUN FOR MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND
As we approach Mothers Day, many mothers will say that the greatest gift to receive is the gift of time together. And for adventurous moms, together time in the great outdoors is even better. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, suggests picnicking, hiking, or biking with Mom at a…… read more »
AAA ADVISES GEORGIANS: IF YOU HAVEN’T BOOKED SUMMER TRAVEL PLANS YET, BETTER DO IT SOON!
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): If you haven’t booked your summer travel plans yet, AAA says you better do it soon. The Auto Club Group is seeing very strong bookings for cruises, tours, hotels, and flights. “Travel demand has come roaring back this summer and we’re already seeing large crowds at…… read more »
DPH: WHAT THE END OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARATION MEANS FOR GEORGIANS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration expired at the end of the day on Thursday. Now that we have safe and effective vaccines, ample testing infrastructure, and most people have some level of immunity due to vaccination or infection, COVID-19 is no longer a public health…… read more »
ALTHOUGH THE TAX FILING DEADLINE HAS PASSED, IRS IS STILL ADDRESSING CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS OF TAXPAYERS
(Media release from the Internal Revenue Service): Although the tax filing deadline has passed, some taxpayers may still need help with a tax concern or have questions about an IRS notice. To help, the IRS is opening the Atlanta IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) at 401 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308, during a special Saturday opening from…… read more »
PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND AN HISTORIC EVENING AT FORT NORTON ON MAY 23RD
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The public is invited to attend a Historic Evening at Ft. Norton. This free event was originally planned to be held in celebration of “Georgia Cities Week” in April. Due to weather, the event was postponed and has now been rescheduled for May 23, 2023 at 6:00…… read more »
SIXTEEN SIGN AT FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY’S 7TH ANNUAL GEORGIA FUTURE EDUCATORS SIGNING DAY
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Across the state last week, local school systems hosted their own Georgia Future Educators Signing Day. The Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy (CCA) was proud to participate in this special event. This initiative provided the opportunity to recognize high school students who have decided to dedicate…… read more »
DARLINGTON’S KINNEY NAMED GROSVENOR TEACHER FELLOW
(Media release from Darlington School): Science Department Head Owen Kinney is one of 50 highly respected educators to be selected for the 15th cohort of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Society Grosvenor Teacher Fellows. In December, he will spend two weeks in Antarctica with members of his cohort to enhance his geographic knowledge with hands-on, field-based experiences…… read more »
SPLOST CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO MEET THIS EVENING
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fire Education Room located at 409 East 12th Street, Rome. The meeting is open to the public.… read more »