(From Floyd County, GA): At the Tuesday, August 8th meeting, Floyd County’s Board of Commissioners recognized employees for years of service. The following employees reached milestones: 10 Years of Service Shayne Garrison, Sheriff’s Office Tina Hardin, Prison Whitney Downs, Sheriff’s Office Jamie McCord, County Manager Amy Burns, Human Resources Julie Tomlin, Victim Witness 15 Years…… read more »
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GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN ADAIRSVILLE, GA
(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Adairsville, GA. The Adairsville Police Department requested the GBI conduct an independent investigation. One man was shot and is in critical condition. No officers were injured. Preliminary information shows that on August 8, 2023, at around 1:45 p.m., the Adairsville Police Department, Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, and Georgia…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: PAPER DOLL PARADE AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K SET FOR SEPTEMBER 30TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Atrium Health Floyd’s Paper Dolls will be trading their high heels and sandals for running shoes this fall. The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. Those iconic dolls – symbols of breast health, breast…… read more »
KICKBACK TO THE COMMUNITY IS BACK AT FORD, GITTINGS & KANE JEWELERS
Kickback to the Community, a silent auction of fine jewelry to benefit local charities, has returned to Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers, 312 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Jan Ferguson, FGK representative, attests that this year’s Kickback is bigger than ever as the store celebrates its 65th anniversary. Bid cards are $10 apiece and are…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA BREAKS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECORDS FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced on Tuesday that for the third year in a row the state broke records for economic development during Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). Between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, total investments…… read more »
GEORGIA MAN SENTENCED TO 22 YEARS IN PRISON FOR MULTIPLE ARMED BANK ROBBERIES IN THREE STATES, INCLUDING ONE IN ROME, GA
(Media release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of North Carolina): A Georgia man who committed multiple armed bank robberies in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Monday, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Johnny Jermaine Davis, 40, of…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS 43 SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded 43 scholarships totaling more than $30,000 to 40 graduating high school seniors in the college’s service area. Recipients of the David Adam Scholarship are Gracie Parks, Cedartown High School; and Andrea Pizano, Cedartown High School. Recipients of the Chattooga Alumni Scholarship…… read more »
THE START OF A NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS A GREAT TIME TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
The 2023-2024 school year is officially underway for most local students. It is a great time for kids to get involved with Cub Scouts. That’s according to Eric Vaughn, Vice President of Marketing for the Northwest Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Volunteers will be visiting elementary schools in the coming weeks to…… read more »
LT. GOVERNOR BURT JONES ANNOUNCES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY TO ADDRESS SOCIAL MEDIA AND CYBERBULLYING
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones): Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Senate Majority Caucus Chair Senator Jason Anavitarte (R – Dallas) on Monday announced a 2024 legislative priority to address teenage social media use and cyberbullying. “Social media touches every part of our daily lives, and while it certainly has…… read more »
KEMP: GEORGIA BEGINS PREPARATIONS FOR HYDROGEN FUELING STATIONS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday announced that he has instructed the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to begin the process of working with private sector partners on how best to approach deployment of hydrogen fueling stations for commercial vehicles in the state. As a…… read more »