(Statement from Floyd County Schools, GA): During a joint called Board meeting on Wednesday morning, the Floyd County Board of Education entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Floyd County Board of Commissioners to transfer ownership of the former Glenwood School campus. The transfer was voted on and accepted to use the campus for government purposes.…… read more »
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SPEAR ACT SPONSORED BY SENATOR CHUCK HUFSTETLER OF ROME SIGNED INTO LAW, EMPOWERS GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER TO PROTECT SENIORS
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continues to lead the way against the financial exploitation of Georgia seniors after The Senior Protections from Exploitation Against Retirees (SPEAR) Act, SB84, was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday. Sponsored by Senator Chuck Hufstetler with…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ‘SISTER ACT’ OPENS ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE DESOTO, RUNS FOR TWO WEEKENDS
(Media release from the Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Sister Act” will run May 5-14, 2023 at the DeSoto Theatre. Sister Act is the musical stage play based on the smash hit 1992 film. Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop…… read more »
ESP ROME PARTICIPANTS TO COMPETE IN FIRST ANNUAL TRIATHLON
(Media release from ESP): ESP (Extra Special People), a leading organization dedicated to creating transformative experiences for people with disabilities will host the first annual Tri-ESP with Darlington School on Saturday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m. at the Huffman Athletic Center. “This triathlon is designed for all children with disabilities,” said Beth Smith, Darlington pre-K…… read more »
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THE ROME CELEBRITY DANCE CHALLENGE
(Media release from the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia): Tickets for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. are now available at www.romecelebritydancechallenge.com. Doors to the Rome City Auditorium will open at 6 p.m. Patron tickets, available for $125 each, include admission to the pre-event patron party at Broad…… read more »
ELEVATION HOUSE KICKS OFF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WITH INAUGURAL EVENT
(Media release from Elevation House): The month of May has arrived and with it comes an important piece of awareness. For organizations like Elevation House, Rome/Floyd’s mental health clubhouse, Mental Health Awareness is a daily consideration as they walk (and work) alongside their members in their recovery journeys. As Elevation House works their mission to…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION SPONSORED BY SENATOR CHUCK HUFSTETLER OF ROME TO SUPPORT STATE TAXPAYERS
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 56 into law on Tuesday. Sponsored by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome), this measure would require the State Revenue Commissioner to contract with the board of the Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia to offer certain county tax commissioners the…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE ACCESS, SUPPORT HEALTHCARE HEROES, AND EXPAND ASSISTANCE TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Community Health Commissioner Caylee Noggle, Department of Human Services Commissioner Candice Broce, and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner, signed multiple bills today…… read more »
SPLOST CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO MEET THURSDAY
(From Floyd County, GA): The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet Thursday, May 4, 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 »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF THIS YEAR’S SPECIAL TAX REFUND
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced on Monday that the first round of surplus tax refund checks have been issued to Georgia filers. These refunds are a result of House Bill 162, passed by the General Assembly and signed into law…… read more »