(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): The GBI has arrested Ashjuan Stocks, age 15, of Rockmart, and charged him with felony malice murder, aggravated assault, possession of firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of pistol by person under 18, and possession of marijuana within a 1000ft of housing authority. The charges…… read more »
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ROME LITTLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR ‘FUNNY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE’
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Auditions for Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Funny Little Thing Called Love” will be held December 5th and 6th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the DeSoto Theatre. The show will run February 10-19, 2023. This deliriously funny comedy is all about that four-letter word: L-O-V-E. Under a full moon…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD: LOVE LIGHT TREE REFLECTS HOSPICE’S MISSION OF COMPASSION, CHRISTMAS BACK HOME CONCERTS SET FOR DECEMBER 9TH AND 10TH
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and Atrium Health Floyd’s Love Light Tree is shining again to highlight the mission of Heyman Hospice Care. Each light on the tree atop Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center represents a special person in the lives of those touched by Heyman…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPING AHEAD OF THANKSGIVING
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average trends lower ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 13 cents less than this…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). The gathering is open to…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME’S 2022 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The Salvation Army of Rome’s 2022 Red Kettle Campaign is underway! It kicked off last Friday and will continue through just before Christmas. There are many ways to contribute this year, so there is no excuse not to give, states Captain Paula Blevins, who adds that contributions may be made with cash or check, or…… read more »
MEMORIAL SERVICES SET FOR LONGTIME HOUSE SPEAKER DAVID RALSTON
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): Speaker David Ralston, 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Public memorial services for Speaker Ralston are as follows: · Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 11:00 a.m. until Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 11:00 a.m. Speaker Ralston lies in state in the Rotunda of…… read more »
GEMA/HS JOINS NOVEMBER OBSERVANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY MONTH
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): November is Infrastructure Security Month across the nation, and Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has committed to participate in this effort of focusing on the importance of our nation’s critical infrastructure. “Our agency shares in the responsibility of keeping our critical…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE SELECTED FOR TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING & TRANSFORMATION CAMPUS CENTER, FIRST IN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has been selected to host a Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). GHC joins 16 other colleges throughout the country joining the network. Currently 3 private colleges in Georgia have been selected. GHC is the first…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES URGES PET OWNERS TO KEEP THEIR PETS SAFE AND WARM AMID CHILLY TEMPERATURES
Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) urges pet owners to keep pets safe and warm amid chilly temperatures in our area. Jeff Mitchell, Director, recommends that pets be brought inside if at all possible. Adequate shelter must be provided for outdoor pets. Shelters for outdoor pets must also have adequate bedding that is refreshed…… read more »