(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for March totaled almost $2.68 billion, for a decrease of nearly $83 million or -3 percent, compared to March 2022, when net tax collections totaled $2.76 billion. Year-to-date, net tax collections totaled nearly $23.61 billion, for an increase of roughly $1.09…… read more »
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ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Volunteers contributed 19,384 hours of their time in 2022 to improve the experience of patients and visitors at Atrium Health Floyd’s health care facilities. April 16 marked the beginning of National Volunteer Week, when Floyd recognizes its Good Samaritans, outstanding volunteers who give of their time and talents. Depending…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT ON MAY 13TH
Online registration is now open for the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center’s next Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection event, scheduled for Saturday, May 13th. Items will be collected from 9 am to 3 pm at the center, located at 412 Lavender Drive in Rome. Appointments are required and may be scheduled via the SignUpGenius link at…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST ANNUAL HERB AND PLANT SALE THIS WEEKEND
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to announce that they will once again host the annual Herb & Plant Sale in-person at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds! Eagerly anticipated by area gardeners, the Chieftains Herb and Plant Sale will be held this year on Saturday, April 15th and Sunday,…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS BILLS TO IMPROVE LITERACY AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday signed several education bills into law in Savannah, including the Safe Schools Act (HB 147), SB 211, HB 538, HB 440, and SB 45. A key part of the governor’s legislative agenda this year, the Safe Schools Act (HB 147) builds on his commitment…… read more »
GNTC’S CAREER FAIR ATTRACTS STUDENTS, EMPLOYERS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): More than 100 people attended Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Career Fair on Tuesday, April 11, on GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome. Attendees included current students, graduates and members of the community who were eager to explore career options and speak with employers seeking to fill current…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET TUESDAY
(Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County Elections…… read more »
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA AND HARBOR HOUSE – THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER INVITE THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS ON APRIL 28TH
April is observed each year as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia will team up with Harbor House – The Northwest Georgia Child Advocacy Center to host 3rd annual Walk to Support Survivors on Friday, April 28th in downtown Rome. Kimberly King, SACNWGA Executive Director, enthuses that she is looking…… read more »
LT. GOVERNOR BURT JONES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO SENATE STUDY COMMITTEE ON CERTIFICATE OF NEED REFORM
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones): Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced legislative and citizen appointments to the Senate Study Committee on Certificate of Need (CON) Reform. “As a 6th generation rural Georgian, I understand from personal experience what a lack of healthcare access means to rural Georgia families,” said Lt.…… read more »
BACKYARD BBQ BUFFS INVITED TO COMPETE IN THE BACKYARD BBQ BASH AT RIDGE FERRY PARK ON APRIL 29TH; REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 19TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Let’s be honest. Almost anyone who uses a grill thinks their recipes and creations are the best. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation along with Coke and Shaw Industries invites all local backyard BBQ buffs to put their best chicken and pork recipes to the test at the Backyard BBQ…… read more »