The Georgia General Assembly will begin their 2023 session on Monday, January 9th at the State Capitol in Atlanta. Representative Katie Dempsey of Rome, who serves the 13th District in the state House of Representatives, looks forward to a fresh new start with many new members and new leadership. John Burns is anticipated to be…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE TRENDING UPWARD IN THE NEW YEAR
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average saw a spike at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.77 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 32…… read more »
THINK 360 INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATES OPERATIONS IN ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority): Think 360 Incorporated announced today they will be locating to Rome and Floyd County into an 80,000 SF existing building on Highway 140 in the Armuchee area. Think 360 is a 3-dimensional experiential marketing agency headquartered in Atlanta and Las Vegas, Nevada. Think 360 is a leader…… read more »
OPEN HOUSE EVENTS POSTPONED FOR 5-YEAR WORK PLAN FOR THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Planning Department): The Rome-Floyd Planning Department has canceled the Open House Review dates originally scheduled for the month of January. New dates to present the results of the community input survey as well as a draft plan will be announced soon!Complete details on the Comprehensive Plan and the 5-year work plan is…… read more »
GBI INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BARTOW COUNTY
(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in Adairsville, GA. The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on January 2, 2023. One man was shot and injured. No deputies were injured during the incident. Preliminary information…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON REFLECTS ON 2022, MAKES PLANS FOR 2023
Now is a time when individuals and organizations reflect on the year that just ended and make plans for the new year that has arrived. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson says that he is thankful that the county’s law enforcement officers received a pay raise in 2022. Sheriff Roberson indicates that his plans for 2023…… read more »
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2023 MLK WEEKEND CELEBRATION
The MLK Commission of Rome/Northwest Georgia have announced plans for the 2023 MLK Weekend Celebration to honor the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Activities will begin next Friday, January 13th with a talent showcase at the Rome City Auditorium. There will additionally be a Family Prayer Breakfast next Saturday, January 14th and…… read more »
GEORGIA BEGINS REPATRIATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS FROM ETOWAH INDIAN MOUNDS
(Release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will soon begin returning artifacts to culturally affiliated tribes from Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site in Cartersville. Repatriation is mandated by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), a federal law enacted in 1990. Changes to the…… read more »
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The year 2023 has officially arrived! Romans celebrated the conclusion of 2022 and the arrival of this New Year on Saturday night by enjoying the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Atrium Health Floyd as part of a partnership with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. The local slate of activities for New Year’s Day included…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD ANNOUNCES FIRST BABY OF 2023
(From Atrium Health Floyd): Congratulations to Rome’s Kirsten Fricks and Cody Ball, whose daughter, Kahlia Angel Ball, was the first baby of the new year Sunday at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. Kahlia weighed in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces and is 19.5 inches long. They also have a daughter, Kalanii Ball, who will soon…… read more »