The Rome-Floyd Chamber looks forward to sharing its accomplishments of this past year and bestowing awards upon members at their Annual Meeting, set for next Friday, March 10th in the Spruill Ballroom of the Krannert Center at Berry College. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, states that five total awards will be issued at the lunch…… read more »
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SPEAKER BURNS AND LT. GOVERNOR JONES JOIN WITH GOVERNOR KEMP TO ANNOUNCE REVIEW OF GEORGIA’S TAX CREDITS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): On Thursday, Speaker of the House Jon Burns and Lt. Governor Burt Jones joined with Governor Brian Kemp to announce that the Georgia General Assembly will undertake a thorough review of all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit, later this year. This review is meant…… read more »
GOVERNOR, FIRST LADY CELEBRATE GEORGIA’S CREATIVE COMMUNITY WITH ARTS AND HUMANITIES AWARDS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp on Thursday announced the recipients of the 11th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia in these fields. The awards are presented in partnership…… read more »
GA SOS: GEORGIA SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS POST RECORD BREAKING REGISTRATION IN 2023
(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 »
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 »