(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): State Representatives Mitchell Scoggins (R-Cartersville) and Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville) on Tuesday announced that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed House Bill 118 and House Bill 622 into law to triple Bartow County’s homestead tax exemption programs for school and county ad valorem taxes. Next spring, residents…… read more »
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DUCKS UNLIMITED ROME TO HOST ANNUAL GREENWING EVENT ON SATURDAY, MAY 13TH
Local children are invited to learn about ducks and their habitats during the annual Greenwing event that will be hosted by Ducks Unlimited Rome this Saturday, May 13th at the Rome-Floyd ECO Center at Ridge Ferry Park on Riverside Parkway. The activities will begin at 10 am. Registration will start at 9 am. Kelli Snow,…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT/GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFER SAFE DRIVING TIPS
(Release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and The Floyd County Police Department offer these safe driving tips: 1. Drive at safe and reasonable speeds and never try to speed to make up time. 2. Buckle up before starting your vehicle 3. Avoid distractions such as phones, conversations, reaching…… read more »
ROAD CLOSURE AT LITTLE TEXAS VALLEY ROAD PLANNED FOR WEDNESDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close the single lane bridge on Little Texas Valley Road to through traffic on Wednesday May 10, 2023 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. while work is being performed on the wooden floor of the bridge. Traffic will use Scenic Road as the…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET MAY 16TH
(Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 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 &…… read more »
AG CARR SHARES TIPS, RESOURCES TO PROTECT OLDER GEORGIANS DURING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this May as Older Americans Month by sharing key tips and resources to help all Georgians recognize, prevent, and report the financial abuse and exploitation of older adults. “During Older Americans Month, we are proud to honor and…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE STILL ON THE DECLINE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 57 cents 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. That gathering will be preceded by a caucus session 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…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS FY24 BUDGET TO INVEST IN PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTHCARE, THE WORKFORCE, AND MORE
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Hyundai Motor Group representatives, members of the General Assembly, state and local elected officials, and economic development partners from around the state, signed the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (HB 19) and HB 408 on Friday at a…… read more »
GA AG CARR ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION OF $4.4 MILLION IN RESTITUTION TO THOUSANDS OF GEORGIANS DECEIVED BY TURBOTAX OWNER INTUIT
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr announced late last week that 145,788 Georgians who were tricked into paying for free tax services by TurboTax’s owner Intuit will soon begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced in May 2022. In total, Georgia will receive $4,450,496.83 for affected…… read more »