(Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission): On May 1, an outdoor burn ban begins in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by…… read more »
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PAWS AND FCSO TO TEAM UP FOR LAW DOGS VACCINE CLINIC ON SATURDAY, MAY 6TH
Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) will team up with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office for the Law Dogs Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, May 6th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome. Those who register in advance will receive discounts on vaccines for rabies, FVRCP (for cats), and…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION AIMED AT STRENGTHENING GEORGIA’S WORKFORCE
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): Last week, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 3 into law. Sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell), this measure requires the Department of Administrative Services to frequently assess a number of educational and experience requirements necessary for employment for state entities. “Georgia remains the…… read more »
THREE-HOUR ON-STREET PARKING LIMIT TO BE REINSTATED IN DOWNTOWN ROME ON MAY 1ST
(From the City of Rome, GA): The Rome Downtown Development Authority will reinstate the 3-Hour on-street parking limit on Monday, May 1st as a downtown parking study comes to an end. The goal of this parking study was to track consumer behavior and spending trends. The DDA would like to thank the downtown businesses and…… read more »
RED CROSS, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS, AND PARTNERS TO INSTALL MORE THAN 500 FREE SMOKE ALARMS THIS WEEKEND
(Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia): This Saturday, April 29, the American Red Cross of Georgia will join with local fire departments, partners and community volunteers to install more than 500 free smoke alarms for families vulnerable to home fires. Sound the Alarm events will take place across the state of Georgia this weekend…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION INTENDED TO BOLSTER AND MAINTAIN TOP-TIER WORKFORCE TALENT IN GEORGIA
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the Georgia General Assembly, education and workforce development representatives, and other local and state leaders, signed multiple bills on Thursday at a ceremony on the campus of West Georgia Technical College in Coweta County.…… read more »
TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM UNVEILS SOLAR SYSTEM TRAIL FOR NATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY
(Media release from Tellus Science Museum): Visitors to Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, GA will soon be able to “travel” from planet to planet when the museum unveils its outdoor Czahor Solar System Trail the evening of April 29 during National Astronomy Day. Spanning 839 feet across the front grounds of the museum, the exhibit…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: MARCH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DOWN IN ROME, UNCHANGED IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in March, down two-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3 percent. In addition to consistently low unemployment numbers, Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrated 100 days…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS PUBLIC SAFETY AND ANTI-GANG LEGISLATION
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Attorney General Chris Carr, Colonel Chris Wright, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Mike Register, and members of the General Assembly, signed SB 44 on Wednesday at the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Command Staff…… read more »
ARMUCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAMED A 2023 ASCEND MATH GOLD MEDAL RECIPIENT
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Ascend Education announced recently that Mr. Austin Goggans at Armuchee Elementary School will receive a 2023 Gold Medal! The Gold Medal Award was established in 2010 to honor the schools or districts that best demonstrate a dedication to ensuring that all students become successful at math. The strategies…… read more »