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 »
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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 »
CRBI TO HOST 30TH ANNIVERSARY PADDLE TRIP ON APRIL 22ND
The Coosa River Basin Initiative is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. The local 501c3 grassroots environmental organization has been on a mission to protect, preserve, and restore the biologically diverse upper Coosa River basin throughout the past three decades. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive Director, encourages the public to join the CRBI’s 30th Anniversary Paddle Trip…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME HOSTS NEW FUNDRAISER
(Media release from Open Door Home): Open Door Home invites you to take part in making our newest house a home. In February 2023, Open Door Home purchased a duplex for its Independent Living Program. The program enables those turning 18 years of age (and older) a transitional living arrangement. The duplex is close to…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION CONTINUING FIRST LADY MARTY KEMP’S WORK TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp was joined by First Lady Marty Kemp on Tuesday to sign Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) into law. The bill, which passed both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support, builds upon the First Lady and the Grace Commission’s…… read more »