(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced 26,520 new business formation filings for January 2023, an increase of 6,740 from the previous month of December 2022. As of March 1, 2023, 51,260 new Georgia business formations have been filed, an increase of 1,420 filings from…… read more »
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AAA: FEAR OF SELF-DRIVING CARS ON THE RISE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Concerns about self-driving cars are significantly higher than last year, according to an annual automated vehicle survey just released by AAA. The survey reveals 68% of drivers are afraid of riding in a self-driving vehicle. That’s up from 55% in 2022, and the largest annual increase since 2020. “We did…… read more »
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA OVER THE WEEKEND? GO SEE THE LATEST EXHIBIT AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN IN SUMMERVILLE
Looking for something to do in Northwest Georgia over the weekend? Head to Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville and view the exhibition “Howard Finster Before He Painted: Wood Creations from the ’50s to ’70s”. This exhibit showcases a lesser-known side of Finster before he became one of the 20th century’s best-known folk artists and…… read more »
USFWS PROTECTS POPULATION OF FRECKLEBELLY MADTOM UNDER ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
(Media release from the US Fish and Wildlife Service): A small population of a rare species of catfish now has federal protection. Following a review of the best available science, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is finalizing the rule to list the frecklebelly madtom as threatened where it occurs in the Upper Coosa River in Georgia…… read more »
DECAL SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR GEORGIA’S PRE-K TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) is seeking applications for Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teachers of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. DECAL will select a winner from a local public-school system and a winner from a private child care center.…… read more »
AAA’S TRAVEL CONTEST RESULTS ARE IN! SIXTY EIGHTH GRADERS WON A EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE, INCLUDING ONE FROM GEORGIA
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA-The Auto Club Group is announcing the winners of its Discovery Crew travel contest for 8th graders, held last summer. One of the 60 contest winners is in Georgia. The prize is an educational river cruise through Europe. This month (March), each winner and a chaperone will…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY WRAPS UP BLACK HISTORY MONTH BY HONORING LOCAL LEADERS
(From Floyd County, GA): In honor of African American History Month, the Floyd County Board of Commissioners recognized individuals who continue to serve the greater good for our community. The following were nominated by citizens and selected by the Board to receive this recognition: Jackie Jenkins Samuel Malone Chloe Garth-Fielder… read more »
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS REMAIN FOR FLOYD AGAINST DRUGS’ ‘A RETIRED SUPERHERO REUNION TO DIE FOR’ MURDER MYSTER DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
A limited number of tickets remain available for the Murder Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction to be hosted by Floyd Against Drugs on Thursday, March 16th at Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church, located at 735 Old Summerville Road in Rome. Doors open and silent auction begins at 6 pm with dinner set for 6:30 pm.…… read more »
FLOOD SAFETY PREPAREDNESS WEEK BEGINS MARCH 6TH
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, recognizes March 6-10 as Flood Safety Preparedness Week. The week encourages all Georgians to act now to prepare for flooding before it happens. “Flooding can happen at any time…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC PATIENT ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO GET COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): This March, Harbin Clinic shares the story of colon cancer survivor and Cartersville resident, Christi Malec. An avid tennis player in Cartersville and the Deputy Chief of the Marietta Fire Department, Malec is well-known as a disciplined, health-conscious individual in her community. Her story is a reminder of the life-saving…… read more »