(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 »
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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 »
GA SOS: ANNUAL REGISTRATION SEASON SEES INCREASE OF 29,000 CORPORATE FILINGS IN 2023
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a record-breaking Annual Registration Season for the Corporations Division of the Secretary of State’s Office. The Annual Registration Season, which runs from January 1 – April 1, concluded with over 784,000 annual registration filings, marking an increase of…… read more »
SERVICE REOPENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON REVISED PROPOSED CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THREATENED RUFA RED KNOT SHOREBIRD
(Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service): The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today it has revised the proposed critical habitat rule for the rufa red knot, a robin-sized shorebird currently listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act, and is reopening the public comment period. The revised proposal is based on…… read more »
CITY OF ROME OFFICIALS INVITE THE PUBLIC TO CELEBRATE 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 »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTS SWEARING IN AND PROMOTIONAL PINNING
(From the Rome Police Department): Rome police Department held a Swearing In and Promotional Pinning on Tuesday in the Municipal Courtroom. Chief Denise Downer-McKinney swore in three new officers to the department, Officer Derek Nunn, Officer Noah Boyd and Officer Christopher Hamilton. She also issued the Oath of Honor to newly promoted officers Major Mark…… read more »