(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks-off the beginning of the busy summer travel season across Georgia and the nation. As motorists begin making travel arrangements, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reminds drivers to plan their trips carefully and to remember to make safety a priority. This…… read more »
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AAA ACTIVATES ‘TOW TO GO’ IN GEORGIA FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As AAA prepares to rescue more than 483,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Memorial Day weekend, it will also provide a free service to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states (see…… read more »
NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT TO CLOSE TWO OF ITS THREE REMAINING COVID-19 TEST SITES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST, FLOYD COUNTY SITE TO REMAIN OPEN
(Announcement from Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District): Effective June 1, the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District will close two of its three remaining free COVID-19 test sites. The last day of operation for test sites in Catoosa County (CHI Memorial Hospital) and Paulding County (Wellstar Paulding Hospital) will be…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVITES GOLFERS TO PLAY IN JUNE 16TH TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT SHERIFF SANTA, URGES LOCALS TO BE CAUTIOUS OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
It may almost be Summer, but the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is already thinking about Christmas time. A Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, June 16th to benefit the Sheriff Santa program which provides warm coats and toys to local youth during the holiday season. Sheriff Dave Roberson attests that although Christmas is months…… read more »
END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, GRADUATION TIME IS HERE!
Today is the last day of classes for students in the Rome City Schools. Floyd County Schools’ last day of classes is set for this Friday. FCS graduation ceremonies are being held throughout the week at each of the schools. Rome High School’s graduation is slated for this Saturday at Barron Stadium.… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY BREAKS GROUND ON 60TH HOME
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley – Another deserving family will soon achieve the dream of becoming homeowners with the help of Habitat for Humanity. A groundbreaking was held Sunday, May 21st in Aragon on the 60th home for the affiliate, the second home in Polk County…… read more »
SPLOST CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO MEET AGAIN ON THURSDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet Thursday, May 25, 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 »
CITY OF ROME MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONDUCTS SERVICE PROJECT AT SALVATION ARMY
(From the City of Rome, GA): The City of Rome Management Development Program class presented their team service project at the Salvation Army where they spent a day on numerous service projects. The class also presented a check for a $500 donation to the Salvation Army. The City of Rome Management Development Program is a…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES READY TO WELCOME MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND VISITORS
Memorial Day weekend is rapidly approaching. Many people plan to spend the holiday weekend in the great outdoors. Those who intend to pay a visit to one of Georgia’s state parks should arrive early. This is the recommendation of Kim Hatcher, who serves as Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. She…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB OF ROME TO PRESENT MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY ON MONDAY
The Exchange Club of Rome will present a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29th from 10 am to 11 am at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome, rain or shine. The special guest will be Bobbi G. Townsend, 1SG US Army, Retired.… read more »