Media release from Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, members of the General Assembly, educators, and students, signed multiple bills into law on Monday that ensure fairness in school sports, further safeguard students and teachers, and improve the quality of education in Georgia. “As the…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE SLIDES AT A SNAIL’S PACE
The Georgia gas price average slowly declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than a week ago, 4 cents lower than a month ago, and 49 cents lower than last year. It…… read more »
MAY 3RD CALENDAR OF EVENTS TO INCLUDE ROFLO FEST IN ROME, BACON FEST IN CAVE SPRING
RoFlo Fest, a celebration of all things Rome and Floyd County, is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd from 10 am until 4 pm in downtown Rome. Suzanne Roberts, Director of the Rome Downtown Development Authority, enthuses that the event will feature arts and crafts vendors, in addition to live music. Additional information about RoFlo Fest…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below:… read more »
GNTC HONORS SPRING 2025 GRADUATES
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Approximately 200 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, April 24, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. After students, administrators and faculty marched into place during Processional, Invocation was led by Donny Holmes, program director…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY’S SAFE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ACADEMY TO CONTINUE WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO ON MAY 10TH
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency’s SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy will continue Saturday, May 10th with an Emergency Services Expo. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, says that the event will take place in the parking lot of WalMart in East Rome. Attendees will have an opportunity to check out static displays and ask questions. There…… read more »
GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION: NORTH GEORGIA SUMMER BURN RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT FROM MAY 1ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH
Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission: Summer air quality precautions are going back in place for north Georgians. From May 1 through September 30, the Environmental Protection Division restricts residents in 54 counties from burning yard and land clearing debris because smoke may affect ozone levels in urban areas. The 54 Georgia counties affected…… read more »
HERE’S THE ULTIMATE 2025 GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES BUCKET LIST
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: Calling all adventurers, paddlers, glampers, badge-earners, and explorers! Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites are your playground for adventure in 2025, and they are throwing down the ultimate challenge: to complete 25 only-in-Georgia experiences that will have you hiking higher, splashing harder, and exploring deeper than…… read more »
LIVING PROOF RECOVERY TO BRING FLAVOR, FUN, AND PURPOSE WITH 3RD ANNUAL TASTE OF ROME
Media release from LivingProof Recovery: Mark your calendars and bring your appetite! On Tuesday, May 27th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, LivingProof Recovery invites the community to the 3rd Annual Taste of Rome, held riverside at the stunning Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk. This high-energy fundraiser combines the best of Rome’s local cuisine, live entertainment and feel-good…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY, LABOR FORCE GROWS IN MARCH FOR ROME AND NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% in March, unchanged over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2%. “In March, Georgians from every corner of the state stepped up, joining the workforce and filling critical jobs…… read more »