(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Rep. Soo Hong, Sen. Mike Hodges, local and state leaders, and representatives from the state’s business community, signed House Bill 128 into law on Monday at a ceremony in Augusta. The bill, sponsored by Representative Soo Hong and co-sponsored by Representatives…… read more »
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INAUGURATION SCHEDULED IN SEPTEMBER FOR THE FIFTH PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Mike Hobbs became the fifth president of Georgia Highlands College in July 2022, and now the college and the University System of Georgia have set the date for the official inauguration in September of this year. The investiture ceremony will take place on September 28 at 11AM in Rome…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS HOLDS 2ND ANNUAL MIDDLE GRADES MATH COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The Floyd County Schools (FCS) 2nd annual Middle Grades Math Competition was held Friday, April 21st at the FCS Central Office. With 18 fifth through seventh graders from each of the four Floyd County attendance areas, FCS was well represented by fantastic mathletes! All four schools took home…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO PRESENT LUNCH AND LEARN ON THE CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS IN MAY
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, “The Center for Puppetry Arts,” by Kelsey Fritz, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, May 12, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives. The Lunch and Learn presentation is free, and no registration is required. Kelsey Fritz will discuss Atlanta’s own…… read more »
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL ‘STAMP OUT HUNGER’ FOOD DRIVE ON SATURDAY, MAY 13TH
(Media release from the United States Postal Service): The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 31st annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. Letter Carriers will join forces with community leaders and others to help fight hunger in Georgia and throughout the country. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average declined at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 15 cents more than a month ago, and 34 cents less…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. That gathering will be preceded by a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of…… read more »
CITY OF ROME OFFICIALS INVITE THE PUBLIC TO JOIN IN THIS WEEK’S OBSERVANCE OF GEORGIA CITIES WEEK
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The City of Rome announces their celebration of “Georgia Cities Week” April 23-29, 2023. This year’s theme is “Georgia Cities: Lighting the Way” and recognizes the many services and infrastructure the city provides to make Rome attractive to residents, visitors and businesses.Here are the events planned to…… read more »
ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY FOR FCPD’S SRO SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FUNDRAISER
(From the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department is hosting another SRO Smokehouse BBQ Fundraiser. The deadline to order is Friday, April 28th. Pickup will take place at Pepperell High School on Sunday, May 7th. Place an order via email at [email protected] or with a School Resource Officer (SRO). Proceeds will fund…… read more »
LOCAL NON-PROFIT BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS, RAISES FUNDS
Are you adept at social media? Local non-profit Brighter Birthdays could use your help! The organization seeks a tech- and social media-savvy volunteer to update supporters on efforts to brighten the birthdays of under-resourced children in Rome and Floyd County, says Amanda Hale, Executive Director. Interested parties may reach out to Hale at [email protected] to…… read more »