(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced that the Board of Natural Resources (DNR) voted unanimously to approve Jeff Cown as Director of the Environmental Protection Division (EPD), effective August 16. “I look forward to Jeff’s continued service to our state as EPD Director,” said Governor Brian…… read more »
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ROME CITY SCHOOLS EMBARK ON JOURNEY OF GROWTH WITH GEORGIA MILESTONES DATA
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Rome City Schools students continued to show improvement on the 2022-2023 Georgia Milestones Assessments. Our students have shown growth in Developing and Above scores across both End of Grade (EOG) and End of Course (EOC) assessments. As we celebrate these achievements, we recognize that there is much work…… read more »
SLOTIN FUN FOLK ART & PARADISE GARDEN ART AUCTION TO BE HELD ONLINE THIS WEEKEND
(Announcement from Paradise Garden Foundation): The 4th Annual Slotin Fun Folk Art & Paradise Garden Art Auction will be held online this Saturday and Sunday beginning at 10 am both days. Slotin Folk Art Auction house is one of the most prestigious auction houses in the world selling the best of folk art, self-taught art, pottery,…… read more »
REMINDER: SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS SET FOR LATER THIS MONTH
Here’s a reminder that Scrap Tire Amnesty Days will be held later this month at the GE Plant, 1389 Redmond Circle in Rome. Hours are 2 pm to 7 pm on Friday, August 25th and 7 am to 2 pm on Saturday, August 26th. The Scrap Tire Amnesty Days are made possible by a grant…… read more »
MASTER GARDENERS TO HOST COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON AUGUST 19TH
(Announcement from the Floyd County Master Gardeners): The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will hold a Community Workshop on “Inviting Pollinators into Your Garden” on August 19th at Chieftains Museum from 10am till 12pm. Join us as we learn about which plants to use to bring beautiful butterflies, bees and birds into your backyard.…… read more »
SOS RAFFENSPERGER RECOUPS LEAR CAPITAL FEES FOR GEORGIA INVESTORS
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that Georgia investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lear Capital will receive compensation as part of Lear Capital’s bankruptcy plan. The Secretary of State’s Securities Division was part of a multi-state effort investigating Lear for deceptive securities and commodities…… read more »
FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES WILL CONTINUE WITH AUGUST’S SHOW THIS FRIDAY NIGHT ON THE TOWN GREEN
The First Friday concert series will continue this Friday night at 7 pm on the Town Green in downtown Rome. The headliner for the August show will be Weekend Getaway, who will perform a combination of soul, funk, jazz, and ‘Rhythm and Groove’. Anderlan will be the opening act. Megan Treglown, the Marketing and Special…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO HOST ANNUAL MEETING ON AUGUST 28TH
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley has scheduled their Annual Meeting for Monday, August 28th at 6 pm in the Moon River Room of Harvest Moon Cafe in downtown Rome. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, enthuses that the organization will reflect on their accomplishments of the past 12 months and make plans for the next 12…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMA TO OFFER FREE SAFETY TRAINING TO THE COMMUNITY
(Media release from the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency): Preparation is key to overcoming obstacles of disaster and emergency, and Floyd County Emergency Management is excited about a new curriculum rolling out in August that will empower our community with both skills and experience. The first scheduled class for the SAFE emergency preparedness academy is…… read more »
VOGTLE UNIT 3 GOES INTO OPERATION
(Media release from Georgia Power): Georgia Power announced on Monday that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state’s clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come. “The…… read more »