(From the Rome/Floyd County Fire Department): Rome/Floyd County Fire Department will perform ISO (Insurance Services Office) hydrant flow testing for parts of the West Rome area starting January 9 thru mid-February. – The testing area will start at Martha Berry Blvd proceeding to approximately Coker Dr., encompassing the North and South sides of Shorter Ave.…… read more »
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP IN FLOYD, CHATTOOGA, AND POLK COUNTIES
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is now accepting applications for homeownership for families in Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk counties. Those interested can find applications online at https://www.habitatcoosavalley.org or you can pick up at our office located at 504 East First Ave, Rome, GA 30161. Habitat for…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded $24,100 in scholarships for spring semester 2023 to 35 students. Each scholarship included an award between $350 and $1,000 to assist in paying for spring semester at GNTC. “We applaud these outstanding students for their academic excellence,” said Dr. Heidi Popham,…… read more »
AG CARR: GEORGIA JOINS NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH CVS, WALGREENS, TEVA, AND ALLERGAN
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the State of Georgia has joined national settlements with CVS, Walgreens, Teva and Allergan to resolve allegations that the companies contributed to the opioid crisis. By simply joining the settlements, Georgia stands to receive more than $181…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES GRANT FUNDS TO EXPAND HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS IN 28 GEORGIA COUNTIES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced over $234 million in 29 preliminary grant awards for broadband internet expansion through the Capital Projects Fund Grant Program. These awards will improve connectivity for communities, households, businesses, and anchor institutions in 28 Georgia counties. When combined with significant…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL CRASH ON US HIGHWAY 27
(From the Floyd County Police Department): One driver is dead following a crash on U.S. 27 at Rhinehart Equipment company on Wednesday. Police are looking for a Lincoln Town Car that stopped but left the scene. The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. on Martha Berry Highway near Selman Road. A southbound Nissan Altima was…… read more »
DON’T FORGET TO BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER ON SATURDAY!
Those who have yet to dispose of their Christmas trees are reminded to Bring One for the Chipper! The annual Bring One for the Chipper event, hosted by Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, is set for Saturday from 9 am until 12 pm in the parking lot of The Home Depot at 103 Hicks Drive in Rome.…… read more »
TWO GNTC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GRADUATES MOVE AHEAD IN THEIR FIELDS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Two men turned to Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) mid-career, furthering their knowledge of Business Management to advance along very different career paths. Darren Goodwin, a native of Acworth, took Business Management classes at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome and online and graduated with his associate degree…… read more »
GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BEGIN 2023 SESSION ON MONDAY
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 »
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 »