(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Tuesday, June 13, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead a delegation of state officials on an international mission, beginning in the Country of Georgia capital of Tbilisi and ending in Paris, France. This visit marks the first time a sitting U.S.…… read more »
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PARADISE GARDEN’S 6TH ANNUAL OUTSIDER ART TRAIL SET FOR JUNE 17TH
The Paradise Garden Foundation will present the 6th annual Outsider Art Trail Tour on Saturday, June 17th from 10 am to 7 pm. Tina Cox, Executive Director of the Foundation, enthuses that the tour will feature a couple of stops in Rome and, of course, Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville. According to a release…… read more »
ATLANTA GAS LIGHT TO HOLD EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILL IN CALHOUN
(Announcement from Atlanta Gas Light): Atlanta Gas Light personnel will join members of the Gordon County Fire Department and the City of Calhoun Fire Department to conduct an emergency preparedness drill on Friday, June 16, at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Gordon County campus in Calhoun. The simulated exercise will involve the response by Atlanta Gas…… read more »
GNTC STUDENT RECEIVES MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS, BUILDS EARLY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY
(Media release from City Electric Supply): Landon Stephens is one of the newest graduates of Georgia Northwestern Technical College from the Electrical Systems Technology program. Stephens decided to apply for scholarships to help his academic endeavors. The result? He was the recipient of multiple that helped pay for his education in its entirety. “Until my…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO MEET JUNE 20TH
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, June 20, 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 & Voter Registration office at (706)…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HELD STEADY OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average decreased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 3 cents more than a month ago, and $1.19 less…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of the meeting is also available…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: MAY NET TAX REVENUES DOWN 7.6 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in May totaled $2.49 billion, for a decrease of $205.7 million, or -7.6 percent, compared to May 2022 when net tax collections totaled almost $2.70 billion. Year-to-date net tax collections totaled roughly $30.29 billion, for an increase of $51.2 million,…… read more »
YANCEY APPOINTED TO BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday announced the appointment of Harley Yancey to the state’s Board of Natural Resources. Harley Yancey currently serves as President of State Mutual Insurance Company in Rome, Georgia, and serves on its Board of Directors. Previously, he served as State Mutual’s…… read more »
COMMUNITY BOOK NOOKS ACROSS FLOYD COUNTY INVITE PARK GUESTS TO TAKE A BOOK, LEAVE A BOOK
(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.) Just in time for summer break, five new miniature lending libraries have been placed across Rome and Floyd County. This collection of “Community Book Nooks” represent a unique collaboration between public, private and non-profit organizations, including the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority, the Rome Floyd County Commission on…… read more »