(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Warmer temperatures and the calendar moving to mid-April let everyone know that summer isn’t too far away. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation and its partners are offering several camps this summer where kids can enjoy a slew of fun activities and sports. Registration is now open for Kid VS…… read more »
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GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT GEORGIA AGRICULTURE
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday signed two bills that strengthen Georgia’s No. 1 industry at a ceremony in Bainbridge, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, members of the General Assembly, and leaders from the state’s agriculture community. HB 545, carried by Rep.…… read more »
SPLOST CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO MEET THURSDAY
(From Floyd County, GA): The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet Thursday, April 20, 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 »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO HOST SESSION FOR MEMBERS ON ‘PREPARING YOUR BUSINESS FOR A NATURAL DISASTER’
The Rome-Floyd Chamber wants to help prepare member businesses for the unexpected during an informative session on Preparing Your Business For A Natural Disaster set for next Tuesday, April 25th from 9 am to 10:30 am at the Chamber on Riverside Parkway. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that the Chamber is partnering with Georgia…… read more »
REPRESENTATIVE KATIE DEMPSEY COMMENDS GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP FOR SIGNING LEGISLATION TO TRAIN SCHOOL NURSES, EMPLOYEES ON SEIZURE PROTOCOLS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, commends Governor Brian Kemp for signing Senate Bill 45, A.J.’s Law, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Savannah. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Dempsey, SB 45 seeks to provide better…… read more »
ROME DDA ANNOUNCES 2023 WINNERS OF DOWNTOWN IMPACT GRANT
(From the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority): At the Rome Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting last week, the 2023 winners of the Downtown Impact Grant were announced. These funds are intended to support organizations in the production of events that enhance the quality of life and promote economic growth in Downtown Rome. This year’s winners…… read more »
GEORGIA DHS: STATE’S MEDICAID REDETERMINATION BEGINS, MEMBERS CAN CHECK INDIVIDUAL REDETERMINATION DATES IN GATEWAY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): Along with all 50 states and U.S. territories, the State of Georgia has resumed checking eligibility for all Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Medicaid members can find their individual redetermination month and information about the process in…… read more »
AAA: FROM GLOBETROTTERS TO FIRST TIMERS, TRAVELERS ARE SEEING THE WORLD IN 2023
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): International trips are on the rise this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are seeing the biggest jump, up more than 300% over last year. The spike in demand is driving up airfares. Ticket…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 15 cents more than a month ago, and 31 cents less…… read more »
ELEVATION HOUSE TO BENEFIT FROM TASTE OF ROME SET FOR MAY 16TH
Elevation House will benefit from the first annual Taste of Rome, slated for the evening of Tuesday, May 16th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk. Erin deMesquita, Program Coordinator, says that the event will feature food and drinks from 20+ local restaurants and live music from Kevin Allen…… read more »