(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 3 cents less than a month ago, and 9 cents less than this time last year. It now…… read more »
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HOST OF HALLOWEEN EVENTS ON TAP FOR TODAY IN ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY
Numerous family-friendly activities are planned for this Halloween 2022 in Rome and Floyd County. Businesses in downtown Rome will dispense candy to youngsters as part of the Downtown Trick or Treat from 3 pm to 5 pm. Megan Otwell, Marketing and Special Events Manager for Rome’s Downtown Development Authority, attests that many businesses will participate…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: TREAT YOURSELF TO A SAFE, HAPPY HALLOWEEN WITH THESE SAFETY TIPS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): As the spooky season kicks into high gear, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends the following tips to help ensure everyone has a safe, fun time while making the rounds at fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, parties, and the traditional door-to-door hunt for goodies. Costumes Be…… read more »
IT’S THE LAST WEEK OF EARLY VOTING IN THE NOVEMBER 8TH GENERAL ELECTION
This is the last week of advance in-person voting in the November 8th general election. The three-week early voting period began on October 17th. Floyd County voters may cast their early ballots any week day from 8 am to 5 pm through Friday, November 4th at the county’s Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in…… read more »
NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GHC AND RED EXPANDS COLLEGE ACCESS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has partnered with Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) to offer college access to students in the RED “Restorative Justice Program.” RED works with young people who have been referred to court by offering a one-year program designed to help each person become a better person, a better citizen, and work…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS – EVEN THOSE WHO ARE NOT HANDY WITH A HAMMER!
Work continues on Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley’s 58th and 59th home builds. Volunteers are sought to assist on Saturdays with the builds in Floyd County, which are slated for completion just in time for Christmas, according to Betsy Allgood, Executive Director. Upon completion of those homes, work will begin on Habitat’s 60th build…… read more »
NORTH GEORGIA BUSINESSMAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR DUMPING HAZARDOUS WASTE
(Media release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia): Amin Ali has been sentenced for disposing of hazardous waste without a permit after dumping hundreds of drums in a chicken house in North Georgia. “Ali abused the North Georgia environment by illegally dumping hundreds of drums of waste,” said U.S. Attorney…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME’S CLUBS AND CLAYS TOURNAMENT SET FOR NOVEMBER 4TH
(Media release from Open Door Home): Open Door Home’s Clubs and Clays tournament presented by Zaxby’s will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Barnsley Resort. Open Door Home’s largest annual fundraiser consists of a sporting clays competition, round of golf, and ball drop raffle sponsored by Georgia Power. Ball drop tickets are still…… read more »
GEORGIA AG: TIPS FOR A SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is offering important safety tips to help Georgia families prepare for Halloween. “We know that children across the state are excited to celebrate Halloween with family and friends,” said Carr. “Unfortunately, with kids trick-or-treating after dark or wearing costumes that…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NWGA SEE DROP IN SEPTEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.5 percent in September, down six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2 percent. “We continue to see a steady rise in job creation and demand by employers…… read more »