There is a great need at this time for families to provide foster care to teens in Northwest Georgia. That is according to Mary Margaret Mauer, Co-Founder of Restoration Rome, a local non-profit which serves as a hub for foster care and family restoration services. She says that when foster families are not available locally,…… read more »
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JUNE NET TAX REVENUES DOWN 0.4 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June totaled $2.84 billion, for a decrease of $10.9 million, or -0.4 percent, compared to June 2022, when net tax collections totaled $2.85 billion. Year-to-date net tax collections totaled $33.13 billion, for an overall increase of $40.3 million, or 0.1…… read more »
ESP ROME: CELEBRATING A YEAR OF SUCCESS AND WELCOMING NEW LEADERSHIP
(Media release from ESP Rome): Rome, a city known for its rich history and vibrant community, has witnessed the extraordinary growth of ESP Rome over the past year. From the inception of its first summer camp to their recent accomplishments, ESP Rome has become a beacon of hope and support for people with disabilities and…… read more »
GNTC BASIC POST CERTIFICATION GRADUATION HELD MONDAY, JULY 10TH
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to honor 15 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class BPC1-2023-04 on Monday, July 10. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment…… read more »
BARTOW COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire): Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Heather Sellers, 43, of White, has been charged with insurance fraud in connection with a disability check pay scheme. “Between August of 2020 and January of 2021, Ms. Sellers was supposed…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN SEARCH OF VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS DISASTER RESPONDERS AND BLOOD DONOR AMBASSADORS
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia is in search of volunteers to serve as Disaster Responders and Blood Donor Ambassadors. Carla Maton, Executive Director, says that Disaster Responders provide aid to those in need during times of crisis such as house fires. Blood Donor Ambassadors are needed to assist people who donate to local…… read more »
GOHS: ‘OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN’ STARTS MONDAY IN FIVE SOUTHEASTERN STATES
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): State and local law enforcement officers in five states are warning speeding drivers to lift their right foot off the gas pedal or they could find themselves holding a ticket in their hands. The warning comes before the start of “Operation Southern Slow Down”, a multistate…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES CANTRELL ROAD REPAIRS AND CLOSURE
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Cantrell Road in the area of #131 on Tuesday July 18, 2023 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to replace a failed cross drain. The project is expected to take two days. Cantrell Road is a dead end road located off of Cunningham Road…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET NEXT TUESDAY, PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PRECINCT MODIFICATIONS SET FOR THIS THURSDAY EVENING
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County Elections & Voter Registration office at (706) 291-5167. Here’s a reminder that…… read more »
PAULDING COUNTY WOMAN SUBMITS FALSE CLAIMS UNDER DECEASED MOTHER’S POLICY
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire): Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Ashlarene Wells, 32, of Dallas, has been charged with insurance fraud, forgery, and identity theft. In 2021, Ms. Wells submitted 13 unique claims under her own insurance policy and the policy…… read more »