(Wings Over North Georgia media release): The 2022 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show (WONG) will host its 10th-anniversary air show Oct. 15-16 at Russell Regional Airport in Rome, GA. The event will feature performances by civilian and military acts in addition to the inaugural AirShow Racing Series (ARS). Tickets are now available for sale for the 2022 event.…… read more »
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONTINUES TO MONITOR MONKEYPOX OUTBREAK, OFFERS TIPS TO PREVENT SPREAD OF INFECTION
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor the current outbreak of monkeypox in the state. As of Tuesday, there were 625 confirmed monkeypox cases in Georgia. Testing and vaccination are available in health districts throughout the state; however, vaccine supplies from the…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON URGES LOCAL SCHOOLS – IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SUSPICIOUS AT ANY TIME, SAY SOMETHING
As the curtain rises on the 2022-23 school year, Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson urges students, teachers, and administrators – if you see something suspicious at any time, say something. A potential tragedy may be avoided upon report of suspicious activity. Doing the right thing might be scary, but it could save a life, says…… read more »
ROME-AREA METHAMPHETAMINE DISTRIBUTOR AND MONEY LAUNDERER SENTENCED AFTER TRIAL
(Media release from the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia): Juan Cain Valencia-Ramirez has been sentenced for conspiring to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and to launder drug money. “This defendant was responsible for importing, processing and distributing hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine in the metro-Atlanta and Northwest Georgia areas,” said U.S.…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO CELEBRATE ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PAST 12 MONTHS DURING ANNUAL MEETING ON AUGUST 22ND
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will be hosting their 38th Annual Meeting on Monday, August 22 at 6:00pm at Harvest Moon Café. This will give the affiliate an opportunity to celebrate all they have accomplished over the last twelve months and an opportunity to brag on…… read more »
ANNA K. DAVIE ELEMENTARY KICKS OFF NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITH PBIS PEP RALLY
(From the Rome City Schools): Students stomped the bleachers and waved handmade signs in the name of school spirit as the Historic Anna K. Davie Elementary kicked off a brand new school year with their PBIS Pep Rally on Thursday, August 4. Principal Brant Amerman and Assistant Principal Kimmie Whatley introduced themselves to students, reviewed…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S JULY NET TAX REVENUES UP 2.5 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the first month of FY 2023 totaled nearly $2.21 billion for an increase of $54.2 million, or 2.5 percent, over July 2021 (FY 22), when net tax collections approached $2.16 billion. The changes within the following tax categories account…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DECLINE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.63 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 14 cents less than a week ago, 63 cents less than last month, and 66 cents more…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES
(From the Rome City Schools): The RCS Board of Education met on Aug. 5, 2022 to review safety and security procedures at all Rome City Schools campuses. Interim Superintendent Dr. Dawn Williams briefed the Board of Education on security issues at Rome High School as well as security protocols throughout the system. After discussion and…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST ‘CAMP FULLY INVOLVED RFD’ FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN SEPTEMBER
The Rome/Floyd County Fire Department will host a three-hour fire camp for special needs children ages 10 and up dubbed ‘Camp Fully Involved RFD’ on Saturday, September 24th. There will be two sessions from which to choose – 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm. Shasta Farrer, Life and Fire Safety Educator,…… read more »