(Media release from the US Navy’s Office of Community Outreach): Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and at Recruit Training Command (RTC), otherwise known as “boot camp,” these skills are taught by hard-charging, Navy professionals who transforms civilians into disciplined, qualified U.S Navy sailors. Seaman Walter…… read more »
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GOVERNOR KEMP EXTENDS TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF GAS TAX AND SUPPLY CHAIN STATE OF EMERGENCY
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp has 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. Governor Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of the state’s excise…… read more »
DPH DEBUTS KIOSKS FOR COVID-19 PCR TESTING
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering COVID-19 PCR testing at kiosks placed in communities across Georgia. In most locations, these kiosks offer access to COVID-19 testing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After completing a brief registration form, the kiosks dispense…… read more »
REGISTRATION ENDS ON AUGUST 16TH FOR CLOCKTOWER RACE SET FOR AUGUST 20TH
If you have been thinking about participating in the 37th annual Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race and 2-Mile Health Walk scheduled for Saturday, August 20th, now is a good time to register. Race day registration is not going to be offered this year. Registration costs $30 for the 5K and $25 for the…… read more »
ONE WEEK UNTIL THE FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS BEGIN THEIR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR!
Just one week remains until the 2022-2023 school year begins for the Floyd County Schools! The system’s first day of classes will be next Wednesday, August 10th. Teachers will spend the next week planning for the new school year. Get updates from the school system via their social media outlets or on their website at…… read more »
STUDY ABROAD TRIP TO SCOTLAND MADE POSSIBLE BY GHC SCHOLARSHIP
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) student Kristina Von Nordeck was recently able to follow one of her longtime dreams by visiting Scotland, thanks in part to the Cook Study Abroad Scholarship from the GHC Foundation. This summer, the Bachelor’s in Health Sciences major was able to spend two weeks in historic Edinburgh, the…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP, FIRST LADY MARTY KEMP, AND GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ANNOUNCE STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO RECRUIT MORE FOSTER PARENTS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Candice Broce on Tuesday announced a new statewide marketing campaign to help recruit and retain more foster parents for youth in state custody. “My administration has taken great strides to support foster…… read more »
AUGUST FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SET FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
The First Friday concert series will return to the Town Green in downtown Rome this Friday night, August 5th at 7 pm. Scott Thompson and the Unusual Suspects will be the headliner; Kevin Allen Music Productions (KAMP) will be the opening act, enthuses Megan Otwell, Marketing and Events Manager for Rome’s Downtown Development Authority. Otwell…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA-MADE FILM AND TV PRODUCTIONS GENERATE $4.4 BILLION FOR STATE IN ANOTHER CHART-TOPPING YEAR
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday announced a chart-topping year for the film and television industry as productions spent $4.4 billion in Georgia during fiscal year 2022 – a new industry record. The Georgia Film Office, a strategic office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development…… read more »
POLICE CONTINUE NEARLY YEAR-LONG SEARCH FOR MISSING PERSON
(From the Rome Police Department): August 1, 2022 Missing Person – Re-posting The Rome Police Department continues to investigate the disappearance of James Kevin Bradshaw from Rome, Georgia. The Rome Police Department is asking for the assistance of the City of Rome and Floyd County residents, businesses, and/or visitors for information about Mr. Bradshaw. Mr.…… read more »