(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days” – a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor…… read more »
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LOCALS HONOR THE FALLEN ON MEMORIAL DAY
Communities nationwide marked the annual observance of Memorial Day on Monday, including Rome and Floyd County. The local activities included military displays throughout the weekend and a ceremony on Monday at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds that was hosted by the Exchange Club of Rome. Lane Turner, Chairman of the club’s Americanism Committee, hopes that all…… read more »
AAA: LITTLE CHANGE TO GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 42 cents more than last month, and $1.22 more than this time last year. It now…… read more »
SEARCH IS ON FOR A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM – MAJOR RIDGE HOME AS CURRENT ED ANNOUNCES UPCOMING DEPARTURE FOR NEW JOB AT DARLINGTON
The search is now on for a new Executive Director of the Chieftains Museum – Major Ridge Home as the current leader Heather Shores recently announced that she is leaving that post for a full-time position at Darlington School. Her last day at the museum is June 24th. Shores says that she has enjoyed the…… read more »
TRANSIT SERVICE TO RIDGE FERRY PARK NOW AVAILABLE
(Media release from the City of Rome): The Rome Transit Department is excited to announce a new stop at Ridge Ferry Park will be added to the mainline fixed route service beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The stop is located near the park’s public restrooms with easy access to the all the park’s amenities including the Rome-Floyd ECO…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LISTS FOR SPRING 2022
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College has announced students named to the Spring 2022 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a minimum of nine semester hours of credit. To make Dean’s List students, must complete a minimum of nine…… read more »
EVENTS TO BE HELD LOCALLY TO HONOR THE FALLEN THIS MEMORIAL DAY
Events will be held locally throughout the weekend and on Memorial Day to honor those who lost their lives on the battlefield in service to the US. The Exchange Club of Rome’s Americanism Committee’s annual Memorial Day event will take place at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. As in years past, there will be displays of…… read more »
KEMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDERS TO EXTEND TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF GAS TAX, SUPPLY CHAIN STATE OF EMERGENCY
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Thursday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues. In Executive Order 05.26.22.02, Governor Kemp has extended the temporary…… read more »
NORTHSIDE SWIM CENTER TO OPEN ON TUESDAY, MAY 31ST
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The Northside Swim Center is set to open on Tuesday, May 31. Due to a nationwide lifeguard shortage the pool’s hours and days of operation, as well as rental dates and times and pool capacity has changed for the 2022 summer swim season. The pool will be open…… read more »
FLOYD EMS WILL BE DESIGNATED AMBULANCE SERVICE IN CHATTOOGA COUNTY, FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ALSO PLANNED
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Floyd Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will become Chattooga County’s official emergency medical service provider beginning in August 2022. County Commissioner Blake Elsberry announced the agreement Thursday, just weeks after Atrium Health Floyd gained approval from the Georgia Department of Community Health to build a freestanding emergency department (FSED) in…… read more »