The run-off election in Georgia to determine a post on the US Senate is upon us. All precincts in Floyd County will be open today from 7 am to 7 pm for voters that did not cast ballots in advance last week. Candidates include incumbent Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, and challenger Herschel Walker, a Republican.…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY JOINS STATEWIDE OBSERVANCE OF WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has partnered up with the National Weather Service to observe Winter Weather Preparedness Week from December 5th through 9th. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, says the purpose of the observance is to encourage Georgians to get ready for all types of…… read more »
HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN TO HOST BLUEGRASS CHRISTMAS PARTY THIS SATURDAY EVENING
(From the Paradise Garden Foundation): Paradise Garden Foundation kicks the holiday season off with their second Bluegrass Christmas Party featuring Russell McClanahan and Friends this Saturday December 10, 5pm-8pm at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville. The music is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and guests may stroll our Starry Nights lights…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES P.O.S.T. INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL GRADUATES
(From Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Twenty-two students recently graduated from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Law Enforcement Academy P.O.S.T. Instructor school. Students that complete this course are qualified to be a P.O.S.T. General Instructor and teach most P.O.S.T. accredited classes. The graduates are (from left) Brandon Broome, Walker County Sheriff’s Office; Travis Tucker, Fort Oglethorpe…… read more »
GEORGIA AG CHRIS CARR: FORMER PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT AND WIFE PLEAD GUILTY TO RACKETEERING, THEFT
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr on Monday announced that former Pickens County School Superintendent Carlton Wilson and his wife, Cindy Wilson, have pleaded guilty to one count each of Racketeering and Theft by Taking. Separately, Carlton Wilson has also pleaded guilty to six additional counts…… read more »
GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY NAMES MELISSA SLOCUMB AS NEW TRAINING AND EXERCISE MANAGER
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency named Melissa Slocumb as the Training and Exercise Manager. She previously served as a Training & Development Specialist with GEMA/HS for six years. GEMA/HS’ Training and Exercise department provides training to local and state partners to…… read more »
BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED BY ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Bosom Buddies, a community-wide breast cancer support group, will meet on Monday, Dec. 19 from 6 to 7 pm in the boardroom at AdventHealth Redmond. Bosom Buddies is open to the public for anyone affected by breast cancer. Each meeting is led by a different guest speaker, a light dinner…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DRIFTING LOWER
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 17 cents less than a month ago, and 22…… read more »
RUN-OFF ELECTION FOR US SENATE POST SET FOR TUESDAY IN GEORGIA; FLOYD COUNTY PRECINCTS OPEN FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM
This Tuesday, December 6th is the date of the run-off election in Georgia to determine a post on the US Senate. Candidates include incumbent Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, and challenger Herschel Walker, a Republican. All precincts in Floyd County will be open from 7 am until 7 pm. Those with questions should contact the Elections…… read more »
CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY TIPS FROM THE ROME-FLOYD COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Many people are opting for a live Christmas tree this year. If you do, here are some words of caution from the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department – First things first – when you go to purchase a live tree, make sure that it is not dried out. Shasta Farrer, Life and Fire Safety Educator, suggests…… read more »