Northwest Georgia residents did not realize the dream of a white Christmas this year, but they did enjoy a dusting of snow on the night after Christmas. Snow that fell this past Monday night is mostly gone, but left lasting holiday memories for many. Temperatures will continue to rise as we wrap up the year…… read more »
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THE 2022 GEORGIA ELITE CLASSIC ALL-STAR GAMES SLATED TO TAKE PLACE IN ROME
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The 2022 Georgia Elite Classic all-star games will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Historic Barron Stadium in Rome, Georgia. This year marks the tenth year for the annual event showcasing the best of the best in high school football for the state of Georgia.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DROP AHEAD OF THE NEW YEAR
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.70 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 36 cents less than a month ago, and 40…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NWGA SEE DROP IN NOVEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8 percent in November, down four-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “We are seeing job numbers continue to rise across the state as Georgians secure…… read more »
GEORGIA PREPARES FOR FREEZING WEATHER, DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is working with state partners and communicating with local officials in preparation for the inclement weather heading Georgia’s way this week. Governor Kemp issued a State of Emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia that went…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORS OFFICERS OF THE YEAR FOR 2022
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): Two senior investigators have been honored for their empathy and teamwork in solving a murder that initially began as a missing person report in Armuchee this year. Their work in that case makes them Officers of the Year for 2022. Investigators Misty Pledger and Brittany Werner were…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES NEW SUBMISSION DEADLINES
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The Rome Floyd Planning Department will be changing the submission deadlines of the Planning Commission (PC), Board of Adjustments (BOA) and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to meet the requirements found in HB 1405 pertaining to Zoning Procedures Law. Provided is a calendar for new deadline submissions. Historic…… read more »
IN SEARCH OF THRILLS AND CHILLS TO START 2023? JOIN THE CAVE SPRING POLAR PLUNGE!
Locals in search of thrills and chills to start the year 2023 are invited by the Cave Spring Historical Society to participate in the Cave Spring Polar Plunge on Sunday, January 1st at Rolater Lake. Registration begins at 12:30 pm with the jump set for 1:30 pm. The event is a fundraiser for the Cave…… read more »
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AWARDS CITY OF ROME $30,000 TO HELP PRESERVE UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITY HISTORY
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a $30,000 Underrepresented Community Grant to the City of Rome for African American Settlement and Civil Rights Survey in North Rome. The grant serves to support the identification, planning, and development of nominations or amendments to the National Register of Historic Places for…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD EMTS GRADUATE FROM ADVANCED TRAINING COURSE
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): A group of first responders graduated Monday from an Advanced EMT training class held at Atrium Health Floyd Emergency Medical Services (EMS) through a partnership with Temple-based Faithful Guardian Training Center. Eleven of the 14 graduates are already Atrium Health Floyd EMS teammates seeking to upgrade their expertise through…… read more »