(Media release from University of Georgia Media Relations, written by Leigh Beeson): Despite their intimidating appearance, the giant yellow and blue-black spiders spreading across the Southeastern U.S. owe their survival to a surprising trait: They’re rather timid. According to a new study from the University of Georgia, the Jorō (Joro) spider may be the shyest spider ever…… read more »
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GA SOS BRAD RAFFENSPERGER TAPS BIPARTISAN LEADERS TO TAKE ON LICENSING REFORM
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Press Office): Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger led the successful launch of the GA WORKS Licensing Commission on Monday, May 15th. The GA WORKS licensing commission is reviewing nearly 100 years of licensing rules and regulations and implementing a 21st century regulatory framework to accommodate the rapidly…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY RAISING FUNDS, BREAKING GROUND
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley plans to break ground on its 60th home this Sunday, May 21st in Polk County. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, attests that this will mark the fifth home build since she was tapped to lead the local Habitat chapter four years ago. The organization raised more than $13,000 towards that…… read more »
AAA: 1.3 MILLION GEORGIANS EXPECTED TO TRAVEL FOR THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA Travel expects there will be a significant number of Georgians planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to AAA’s 2023 Memorial Day Travel Forecast, 1.3 million Georgians will journey 50 miles or more. That’s 86,000 more than last year and 13,000 more than…… read more »
IN ITS TENTH YEAR, GEORGIA DECAL’S ‘LOOK AGAIN’ CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHTS DANGERS OF LEAVING CHILDREN IN VEHICLES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): For the tenth consecutive year, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is calling for families and caregivers of children to increase awareness of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles. This year’s “Look Again” campaign comes just ahead of Memorial…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE BASIC CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TRAINING
(From Floyd County, GA): Congratulations are in order for our most recent Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) graduates! Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT) is a mandated training set forth and required by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). All correctional officers must be Peace Officer certified. This basic training helps correctional officers better…… read more »
GNTC RELAUNCHES PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM AT WALKER COUNTY CAMPUS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) recently hosted two meet and greets at the new second location of GNTC’s Practical Nursing program to provide an opportunity to tour the facilities and to meet the instructors and students. The Practical Nursing (PN) program is being relaunched at GNTC’s Walker County…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE UP SLIGHTLY OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 71 cents less…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT TO TEAM WITH ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST CAMP A.L.P.H.A. JUNE 5-9
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District): Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation (RFPRA) is partnering with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Northwest Health District to host its first Camp A.L.P.H.A. (Awareness, Leadership, Preparedness, and Health Ambassadors). The week-long camp will be held June 5-9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Thornton Recreation…… read more »
FCS SENIORS RECEIVE FCPD SRO AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): School resource officers (SRO) from the Floyd County Police Department honored four Floyd County high school seniors with awards and $1,000 scholarships due to their character and example to others. This is the second year officers have made recognition of this type, but the first time a scholarship…… read more »