David Thornton was sworn in on Tuesday morning as the newest member of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners. He was elected in the April 15th runoff to fill the vacancy on Post 4 left by the passing of Larry Maxey back in November. In the photo provided by Floyd County, GA Government: Floyd County…… read more »
Memorial Day weekend will be here in just over a month, and Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites anticipate a plethora of visitors ready to usher in the ‘unofficial start to Summer’. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, encourages campers to check out www.gastateparks.org to find out if any reservations are still available for the holiday…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division confirmed a second deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The deer, a 4.5 year-old male, was taken in Berrien County approximately 400 yards from the first CWD-positive deer harvest location. The deer was…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth’s 3rd annual “Are You Smarter Than a 3rd Grader?” Game Show Fundraiser will take place this Thursday at 6 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. Jennifer Jolly, Executive Director, states that event proceeds will support the Commission’s efforts to improve school success and strengthen family bonds. The…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Approximately 200 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Forum River Center on Thursday, April 24, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. After students, administrators and…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Over a hundred students, college faculty and staff, and community members celebrated the President of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) on Monday during a special White Rose Award Ceremony at the GHC Cartersville campus. Dr. Mike Hobbs was presented the prestigious White Rose Award from Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon and…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Four volunteers at Atrium Health Floyd have been recognized as Good Samaritans for their dedication and willingness to serve. April 20-26 is National Volunteer Week. This year’s honorees include Sis “Lavina” Akins, Heyman Hospice Care; Tom Harper, the gift shop at Floyd Medical Center; Linda Shafarow, the gift shop…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Constitutional Officers, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and state and local leaders signed historic legislation delivering commonsense, meaningful tort reform. The legislative package, signed into law by the…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average continues to roll downhill at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 6 cents lower than a week ago, 2 cents higher…… read more »
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). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »