The Davies Shelters will mark 20 years of service to the community in 2023. That milestone will be reached in November, according to Josh Mollenkamp, Development Director, who anticipates a celebration later on this year. The William S. Davies Homeless Shelters began as a men’s shelter in 2003; a shelter for women and children (called…… read more »
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REWARD EXCELLENT WORK IN ARCHIVES, CALL FOR GHRAC AWARDS NOMINATIONS
(Media release from the University System of Georgia, Georgia Archives): Do you know someone who has done outstanding work using, preserving, or making historical records more accessible? Think about an historical or genealogical society, library, museum, county or municipal government, researcher, local historian, educator, or student. The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) wants to encourage and…… read more »
CONSUMER ALERT: AG CARR, COMMISSIONER KING WARN GEORGIANS OF POTENTIAL FRAUD FOLLOWING RECENT TORNADOES
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr and Insurance Commissioner John King are urging Georgians to be on the lookout for potential home repair fraud, insurance scams, price gouging, and other schemes following the recent tornadoes and severe storms that moved throughout the state. “With con artists…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER ROLLING OUT NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, NEW INITIATIVES FOR THIS NEW YEAR
The Rome-Floyd Chamber is offering new membership opportunities for the new year to retirees and individuals. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, states that the goal is to allow those who have retired from the workforce and individuals not associated with any particular business to participate in Chamber activities. She asserts that some retirees have expressed…… read more »
PARKS HOKE PARK RIBBON CUTTING SET FOR TODAY
(From the City of Rome, GA and Floyd County, GA): The community is invited to attend the ribbon cutting for Parks Hoke Park this afternoon at 1 pm. We will celebrate the improvements made to the park with funding from 2017 SPLOST contributions as well as funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION RESCHEDULES MEETING
(Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration): The Tuesday, January 17, 2023 meeting for the Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration was inadvertently not released to the media as required by law. As such, the law requires that the meeting be rescheduled. The Floyd County Board of Elections & Registrations will meet on Monday,…… read more »
FORMER US SENATOR KELLY LOEFFLER: GEORGIA STILL A RED STATE
(Media release from former US Senator Kelly Loeffler): On Tuesday, former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler released a 2022 Impact Report highlighting the efforts of two conservative organizations, analyzing the state of Georgia’s Republican victories, and presenting further opportunities to grow the conservative movement. The data support her assertion that Georgia remains a red state – but that…… read more »
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ASSIGNMENTS ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): On Tuesday, the House Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), announced committee leadership appointments for the 2023-2024 legislative session. “Our House has a strong bench of leaders ready to roll up their sleeves and go to work for the people of Georgia, and our…… read more »
GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY: MAJOR DISASTER DECLARED FOR SEVEN COUNTIES, INDIVIDUAL AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency): Governor Brian Kemp has announced residents in seven Georgia counties affected by January 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes are now eligible to apply for disaster assistance. The disaster declaration covers Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding and Troup Counties for individual and public assistance.…… read more »
LOCALS HONOR LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Monday was set aside as a federal holiday to honor the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King was honored throughout the weekend in Rome with a full slate of events that were hosted by the MLK Commission of Rome/Northwest Georgia, highlighted by Monday’s Freedom March down Broad…… read more »