(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced on Monday that the first round of surplus tax refund checks have been issued to Georgia filers. These refunds are a result of House Bill 162, passed by the General Assembly and signed into law…… read more »
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NWGA HEALTH DISTRICT SUPPORTS RESCUING HOPE INITIATIVE TO END SEX TRAFFICKING
The Northwest Georgia Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health aims to help identify and rescue victims of sex trafficking through the Rescuing Hope initiative. Dr. Gary Voccio, the District’s Health Director, encourages the public to visit www.nwgapublichealth.org and follow the Rescuing Hope link to learn more about the issue of sex trafficking,…… read more »
HOT FUNCTIONAL TESTING COMPLETED FOR VOGTLE UNIT 4, MARKING MAJOR STEP TOWARDS COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
(Media release from Georgia Power): Georgia Power on Monday announced the completion of hot functional testing for Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga. The completion of hot functional testing marks a significant step towards operations and providing customers with a reliable, carbon-free energy source for the next 60 to 80…… read more »
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE REOPENS COMMENT PERIOD ON A PROPOSED LISTING OF THE BLACK-CAPPED PETREL AS A THREATENED SPECIES UNDER ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
(Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service): The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the comment period on its 2018 proposal to list the black-capped petrel as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We are reopening the comment period to present significant new information received since the 2018 proposed listing that is relevant…… read more »
HERE ARE THE WINNERS IN THIS PAST SATURDAY’S BACKYARD BBQ BASH
(From Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The smell of delectable BBQ filled the air at Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday for the third edition of the Backyard BBQ Bash presented by Coke and Shaw. The day featured several cook teams competing for the coveted overall champion’s belt as well as a car show and more than…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO FALL
(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 $3.31 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 9 cents more than a month ago, and 40 cents less…… read more »
NORTH GEORGIA’S ANNUAL BURN BAN BEGINS; THE GOAL IS TO BOOST AIR QUALITY
(Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission): On May 1, an outdoor burn ban begins in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by…… read more »
PAWS AND FCSO TO TEAM UP FOR LAW DOGS VACCINE CLINIC ON SATURDAY, MAY 6TH
Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) will team up with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office for the Law Dogs Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, May 6th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome. Those who register in advance will receive discounts on vaccines for rabies, FVRCP (for cats), and…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION AIMED AT STRENGTHENING GEORGIA’S WORKFORCE
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): Last week, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 3 into law. Sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell), this measure requires the Department of Administrative Services to frequently assess a number of educational and experience requirements necessary for employment for state entities. “Georgia remains the…… read more »
THREE-HOUR ON-STREET PARKING LIMIT TO BE REINSTATED IN DOWNTOWN ROME ON MAY 1ST
(From the City of Rome, GA): The Rome Downtown Development Authority will reinstate the 3-Hour on-street parking limit on Monday, May 1st as a downtown parking study comes to an end. The goal of this parking study was to track consumer behavior and spending trends. The DDA would like to thank the downtown businesses and…… read more »