(Media release from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs): Congressman David Scott, (GA-13) and Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced the launch of the Georgia Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) in January and nearly $30M has been expended to Georgian homeowners since the program’s inception. The state of Georgia received $354M in…… read more »
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GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND LOGIC & ACCURACY TESTING
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Press Office): Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is encouraging the public to be active participants in the upcoming November General Election by attending Logic & Accuracy testing. Dates and times vary in all 159 counties. Logic & Accuracy testing allows the public to observe the testing of…… read more »
AAA: FALL BRINGS CHEAPER GAS PRICES ACROSS GEORGIA
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. 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 7 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 12 cents…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS ACTIVATE STATE OPERATIONS CENTER AHEAD OF TROPICAL STORM IAN
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): In coordination with Director Chris Stallings of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the National Weather Service, and other storm response partners, Governor Brian P. Kemp has ordered the activation of the State Operations Center on Monday, September 26, to prepare for any…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM – MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST EVENING AT THE MUSEUM ON OCTOBER 1ST
The Chieftains Museum – Major Ridge Home invites the public to attend An Evening at the Museum, set for this Saturday, October 1st from 7 pm to 10 pm at the museum, located at 501 Riverside Parkway in Rome. The fundraising event will feature candlelight tours during which historical figures will tell their stories, says…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening at City Hall (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They will meet for a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; it will be followed by the meeting at 6:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. Each is open to the public. The…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD: DR. ASHLEY COREY SEEING PATIENTS IN CARTERSVILLE
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Ashley Corey, D.O., is now seeing patients at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine Cartersville. Dr. Corey believes in preventive measures and lifestyle changes to keep her patients healthy. She wants patients to know she is there to help and support them with their medical needs. “I always…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NWGA SCHEDULES BLOOD DRIVE AT CHAPTER OFFICE IN ROME FOR SEPTEMBER 27TH, ENCOURAGES DISASTER PREPAREDNESS DURING SEPTEMBER OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia will host a blood drive at the chapter office in Rome at 112 John Maddox Drive next Thursday, September 29th from 2 pm to 7 pm. According to Carla Maton, Executive Director of the chapter, appointments may be made online at www.redcrossblood.org. Every donor is being treated to…… read more »
WORLD WAR TWO PILOT NAMED GRAND MARSHAL FOR 2022 WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA AIR SHOW VETERAN’S PARADE
(Media release from Wings Over North Georgia): A 98-year-old World War II pilot and aviation pioneer will lead the veteran’s recognition parade during WONG 2022, the 10th Annual Wings Over North Georgia Air Show on Oct. 15-16 in Rome, GA at the Richard Russel Regional Airport. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Harry Andonian now lives with his…… read more »
TOLES, TEMPLE & WRIGHT WELCOMES SCOTT GREENE AS NEWEST REALTOR
(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. (TTW) announced today that Scott Greene has joined the company’s team of real estate sales associates. With a longtime interest in and background scouting, buying and selling homes, the REALTOR looks forward to beginning this new chapter as he transitions one of his favorite hobbies…… read more »