(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered his fifth State of the State Address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly on Wednesday. WATCH the address in its entirety here. Below is the text: Lt. Governor Jones, Speaker Burns, President Pro Tem Kennedy, Speaker Pro Tem Jones,…… read more »
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: DECEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DOWN IN ROME, UP IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.7 percent in December, down one-tenth of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “Georgia’s highly-skilled workforce and business-friendly environment continues to drive positive economic growth across…… read more »
HISTORIC SITES STATEWIDE TO OFFER FREE ADMISSION FOR SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY ON FEBRUARY 5TH
Historic sites statewide will offer free admission on Sunday, February 5th as part of the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, states that participating sites nearby include Pickett’s Mill Battlefield in Dallas, New Echota in Calhoun, Etowah Indian Mounds in Cartersville, and Chief…… read more »
FAIRVIEW SCHOOL IN CAVE SPRING TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY, HOST ANNUAL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 5TH
(Media release from Fairview ES Brown Heritage Corporation): Fairview ES Brown Heritage Corporation recently announced that it will participate in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday on February 5, 2023. Super Museum Sunday is part of the annual Georgia History Festival, the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society, reaching hundreds of…… read more »
AG CARR RECOGNIZES DATA PRIVACY WEEK, OFFERS ONLINE SECURITY TIPS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging all Georgians to join in recognizing Data Privacy Week from Jan. 22-28, 2023, by reviewing and adjusting their online privacy settings to protect their personal information. “The widespread sharing and collection of personal data has made it easier…… read more »
JANUARY IS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY SEEKS NEW MENTORS
Just a week remains in the month of January, which is observed annually as National Mentoring Month. Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County seeks new mentors, as well as volunteers, according to Gregory Wooten, Executive Director. Mentors benefit from the mentor-student relationship as much as the students, asserts Wooten. The next training session for prospective…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE INVITES PUBLIC TO SUPPORT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
(From the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department invites you to support the School Resource Officer Scholarship Fundraiser! Preorders are now being accepted by notifying your School Resource Officer or by emailing [email protected]. Deadline to submit your order is Friday, February 17, 2023. Order an individual meal which includes your choice of…… read more »
GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN GORDON COUNTY, GA
(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Sugar Valley, GA. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on January 24, 2023. One man was shot and killed. No officers were injured during the incident. Preliminary information indicates around 1:00 a.m., a…… read more »
GA SOS: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA POLL FINDS 99 PERCENT OF GEORGIA VOTERS REPORTED NO ISSUE CASTING BALLOT
(Media release from Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger): MIT’s Election Data and Science Lab, in conjunction with the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia surveyed registered voters on various aspects of the voting process in Georgia. The November 2022 Post-Election Voter Satisfaction Survey showed positive results for Georgia voters. Secretary of…… read more »
BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS CONTINUES ITS MISSION TO BRIGHTEN BIRTHDAYS OF UNDER-RESOURCED KIDS IN ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY, LOOKS FORWARD TO RETURN OF DESSERT CHALLENGE THIS MARCH
Local non-profit Brighter Birthdays continues its mission to brighten the birthdays of under-resourced children in Rome and Floyd County during the second half of the 2022-2023 school year via distribution of backpacks filled with party supplies and living essentials. Amanda Hale, Executive Director, indicates that this mission is facilitated by the hard work of many…… read more »