(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): State Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) was elected Monday as the 75th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Speaker Burns was elected by acclamation without opposition. “I am honored to have the trust and confidence of my colleagues in the House to serve as their Speaker,” said Speaker…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH
(From the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center): The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 412 Lavender Drive in West Rome. The event is for Rome/Floyd residents only, and will be held from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Please be sure to have proof of Floyd County…… read more »
GNTC GRADUATE BEATS BREAST CANCER, BECOMES MAMMOGRAPHY TECH
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate who defeated breast cancer is now a mammography technician. Kim Raulerson grew up in Thomaston, but moved to Bartow County 28 years ago. She and her family have made their home in Taylorsville for the last two decades. She started college,…… read more »
DARLINGTON STUDENTS AWARDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
(Media release from Darlington School): The following college scholarships have been reported to Darlington School’s College Guidance Office Dec. 1 through Jan. 5: Bella Boswell has eanred a $108,000 Presidential Scholarship from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is the daughter of Kristina Maddux-Lawrence of Rome. Sara Botwinik has earned a $100,000 Merit Scholarship from Mercer University. She is the…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE EDGING HIGHER
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.81 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents more than a week ago, 11 cents less than a month ago, and 30…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin early with Commissioners leaving City Hall at 4:30 pm for Rome Middle School. The agenda for the evening is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream…… read more »
THE CURTAIN RISES ON THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S 2023 SESSION
State lawmakers gather for Day One of the Georgia General Assembly’s 2023 session at the State Capitol in Atlanta today. Katie Dempsey of Rome, who serves the 13th District in the state House of Representatives, indicates that Georgians’ current financial strains will be on lawmakers’ minds during the creation of this year’s budget. Efforts will…… read more »
POLICE ARREST DRIVER FROM FATAL HIT AND RUN
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): A Rome man has been arrested for the hit and run fatality of a local mother in Armuchee last week. The police department is grateful to the community for the outpouring of support and information. Edward Junior Lawrence (39) has been charged with felony homicide by vehicle,…… read more »
COOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDED COMPUTER SCIENCE LEADERS PRIZE
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Coosa Middle School (CMS) has been awarded the Code.org CS Leaders Prize of $10,000 to help expand computer science education for their students! CMS is one of only 102 CS Leader Prize winners in the U.S. and one of two in Georgia. According to their official press release,…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA SEEKS BLOOD DONATIONS, NEW VOLUNTEERS IN THIS NEW YEAR 2023
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia seeks blood donations in this new year 2023. Carla Maton, Executive Director, attests that the organization normally sees a decline in blood donations during the holiday season. The goal is to make up for that in January (and beyond). Blood drives are held every single month in Floyd…… read more »