(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) has announced that he has established two bipartisan working groups in the House of Representatives – the House Working Group on Early Childhood Education and the House Working Group on Public Safety. These working groups will work over…… read more »
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LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR COOLING OPENS APRIL 3RD
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Cooling Program, administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), will be available April 3, 2023, through July 31, 2023, or until funds are exhausted. This federally funded program assists low-income, elderly, and…… read more »
FCS ANNOUNCES DEPARTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY RECYCLING STEAM CHALLENGE WINNERS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): Floyd County Schools (FCS) is excited to announce the winners of the FCS Department of Instructional Technology Recycling STEAM Challenge. The challenge was aimed at promoting STEAM and environmental conservation. It invited students to collect recyclable materials and repurpose them in a creative manner to create a new product.…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO HOST HAMMER IT HOME 5K AND HEALTH WALK ON MAY 6TH
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley hopes to hit another home run with fundraising efforts at their 3rd annual Hammer It Home 5K and Health Walk slated for Saturday, May 6th at the home of the Rome Braves. The 5K is set for 9 am, with the walk at 9:30 am. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director,…… read more »
FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 SPLOST PROJECTS
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County, the City of Rome, and the City of Cave Spring are soliciting applications for citizen Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects. SPLOST has made an incredible impact on Floyd County since the first vote in 1986. Past projects include the widening of Shorter Avenue, the…… read more »
AHS AND MHS SENIORS NAMED 2023 GEORGIA SCHOLARS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Armuchee High senior Matthew Campbell and Model High seniors Emma Couch and Jack Robinson are three of only 154 graduating seniors being recognized as 2023 Georgia Scholars, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced. The Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK, APRIL 10-14
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, April 10-14, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the summer semester is…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average is stuck in neutral compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers continue to pay an average price of $3.22 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is exactly the same as a week ago, 7 cents more than a month ago, and…… 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 (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. The meeting will be preceded by a caucus session at 4:30 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of the meeting…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS SOME NEW VOLUNTEERS
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit organization aimed at fighting food insecurity in the region, is currently seeking some new volunteers. Lindsey Kilbey, Executive Director, attests that the organization is recruiting new volunteers to serve in observance of National Volunteer Month in April. Opportunities are available throughout the week and will soon be offered…… read more »