(Media release from the Internal Revenue Service): The Internal Revenue Service has announced special Saturday hours on Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, and May 13, 2023, at the Atlanta Taxpayer Assistance Center located at 401 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308. The special hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and people don’t need an appointment. The…… read more »
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY CONTINUES TO SEEK VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH AREA HOME BUILDS
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley continues to seek volunteers to assist with area home builds. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, asserts that a dedication is scheduled for Sunday, February 19th for Habitat’s 59th home, located on Branham Avenue in South Rome. Ground will be broken this Spring for the 60th home build over in Polk…… read more »
ARMUCHEE HIGH WINS FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS ACADEMIC DECATHLON
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The Armuchee High Academic Decathlon team was crowned champions in the Floyd County Schools Academic Decathlon competition in January which was held at the College and Career Academy. Walker Gallman of Model High was the highest-scoring individual participant this year. The theme for questions in this year’s competition…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: VIRTUAL AGENT IMPROVES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): As part of the ongoing efforts to modernize and improve efficiency, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced strategic improvements to its cloud-based virtual agent – an artificial intelligence (A.I.) solution that improves responsiveness and reduces customer wait times. System upgrades include enhancements to GDOL’s phone system…… read more »
SBA GEORGIA DISTRICT ANNOUNCES LENDING IN FY22
(Media release from the US Small Business Administration): The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Georgia District Office has released SBA loan approval activity in the state for federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. From October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, over 1,700 traditional loans and microloans were approved for more than $1.4 billion in funding to…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINED OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average declined at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 52 cents more than a month ago, and 10 cents more…… read more »
THIS IS SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN GEORGIA
The Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency is teaming up with the National Weather Service for the statewide observance of Severe Weather Preparedness Week from February 6th through 10th. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, says that this week is a good time to learn about and get prepared for various…… read more »
LOWREY BECOMES FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF ROME HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Home builder Ivy Lowrey, licensed REALTOR at Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc., was recently named the president of the Rome Home Builders Association (RHBA). As such, she became the association’s first-ever female board president. Formed in 1956, the RHBA is a membership-based organization of professionals dedicated to promoting, educating…… read more »
TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA LAUNCHES SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently launched its Senior Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to promote career advancement within TCSG and its 22 colleges across Georgia. The first cohort of 25 participants met at TCSG’s system office for a two-day session led by Dr.…… read more »
DPH: GEORGIA COUNTIES SHARE CAR SEAT MINI GRANT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH), Injury Prevention Program, Child Occupant Safety Project, is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant. The Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant program helps county health departments, and their community partners reduce the number of injuries…… read more »