(Announcement from the Floyd County Master Gardeners): The Floyd County Master Gardeners will present a free Community Workshop, “Tree Walk on Myrtle Hill”, on Tuesday, October 31st, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Participants will meet in the parking lot of the Myrtle Hill Mausoleum. The walking tour will start there and will feature information…… read more »
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GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION LAUNCHES LEAF WATCH 2023
(Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission): The fall foliage season is here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Reports about leaf changes and optimal places to view them began last week on the GFC public website at GaTrees.org. Reports include an overview of forest conditions across North Georgia…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DECLINE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 9 cents less than a week ago, 42 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP EXTENDS GAS TAX SUSPENSION THROUGH NOVEMBER 11TH
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp late last week announced he has signed an executive order extending a State of Emergency as a result of ongoing high inflation and uncertain economic conditions caused by the irresponsible policies coming out of Washington, D.C. This renewal continues the suspension of…… 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 »
JOINT TAX CREDIT REVIEW PANEL EXAMINES FILM TAX CREDITS DURING FOURTH MEETING
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Joint Tax Credit Review Panel, Co-Chaired by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome) and Representative Shaw Blackmon (R – Bonaire), conducted its fourth meeting at Athens Technical College in Athens, Georgia. The panel heard testimony from a range of industry experts…… read more »
PUBLIC INVITED TO CELEBRATE STAND-ALONE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN TRION
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd is inviting the public to a celebration of the stand-alone emergency department that is nearing completion in Chattooga County. The community event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at the facility, 13583 U.S. 27, in Trion next to Walmart. Tours of the…… read more »
COOSA VALLEY FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY
The 74th annual Coosa Valley Fair continues through the weekend over at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 1400 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Rome. Event hours are 5 pm to 11 pm on Friday and 10 am to midnight on Saturday. Regular admission to the fair is $10 for those ages six and older. Admission…… read more »
ROME WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER FRAUDULENT CLAIMS REACH $1.5 MILLION
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire): Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Denna Rochelle Conaway, 54, of Rome, has been charged with insurance fraud and forgery. Between October 2022 and January 2023, Ms. Conaway initiated three separate accident claims with Guardian Insurance Company.…… read more »
GNTC RECEIVES $40,000 GRANT FROM TRUIST TO SUPPORT ADULT EDUCATION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) received a $40,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation to support Adult Education. “With support from the Truist grant, our Adult Education program is able to offer Training on the Go sessions, providing our students with the opportunity to obtain industry recognized credentials,” said Lisa…… read more »