(Media release from the US Small Business Administration): The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Georgia District Office has released SBA loan approval activity in the state for federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. From October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, over 1,700 traditional loans and microloans were approved for more than $1.4 billion in funding to…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINED OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average declined at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 52 cents more than a month ago, and 10 cents more…… read more »
THIS IS SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN GEORGIA
The Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency is teaming up with the National Weather Service for the statewide observance of Severe Weather Preparedness Week from February 6th through 10th. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, says that this week is a good time to learn about and get prepared for various…… read more »
LOWREY BECOMES FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF ROME HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Home builder Ivy Lowrey, licensed REALTOR at Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc., was recently named the president of the Rome Home Builders Association (RHBA). As such, she became the association’s first-ever female board president. Formed in 1956, the RHBA is a membership-based organization of professionals dedicated to promoting, educating…… read more »
TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA LAUNCHES SENIOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently launched its Senior Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to promote career advancement within TCSG and its 22 colleges across Georgia. The first cohort of 25 participants met at TCSG’s system office for a two-day session led by Dr.…… read more »
DPH: GEORGIA COUNTIES SHARE CAR SEAT MINI GRANT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH), Injury Prevention Program, Child Occupant Safety Project, is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant. The Child Passenger Safety Mini-Grant program helps county health departments, and their community partners reduce the number of injuries…… read more »
JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME PRESENTS 2023 FOLLIES ‘COME SAIL AWAY’ THIS WEEKEND
The Junior Service League of Rome will present the 2023 Follies, themed “Come Sail Away”, this Friday and Saturday at the Rome City Auditorium. Showtime is 8 pm both nights. This is one of the League’s major fundraising events. Proceeds will go back into the community, asserts Megan Otwell, Co-Chair, who says that the funds…… read more »
GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN CALHOUN
UPDATE: The man involved in this OIS has been identified as Daniel Tang, age 21, of River Edge, NJ. (Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Calhoun, GA. On Thursday, February 2, 2023, the Calhoun Police Department asked the GBI to investigate. Preliminary information indicates…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME THANKS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
(Media release from Open Door Home): Open Door Home would like to thank the Rome/Floyd County community for its generous support in 2022. Open Door Home’s youth received an outpouring of gifts this holiday season from local businesses and individuals. Wishlists were offered through Amazon and shared via social media. The home received $5,512 in…… read more »
ARMUCHEE AREA SIXTH GRADE STUDENT WINS FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ 2023 GIFTED ORATORICAL CONTEST
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Ellia McClain, a sixth-grade student at Armuchee Elementary School, has won the 2023 Floyd County Schools (FCS) Gifted Oratorical Contest. The oratorical event was started in 2009 to allow gifted students to display their academic skills and connect with other students. The 2023 contest was the 14th annual…… read more »