(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. (TTW) announced Thursday that the brokerage has named Jenna Wright as the newest sales associate to its team of real estate agents. Jenna’s licensure will include Georgia and Alabama, allowing her to use her expertise and knowledge of the region to serve…… read more »
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GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE’S NEW PRESIDENT IS ENJOYING HIS FIRST DAYS ON THE JOB
Georgia Highlands College’s new President enthuses that he has enjoyed his first days on the job, along with the opportunity to get to know students, staff, and the community at large. Dr. Mike Hobbs officially began his term as GHC’s President on Friday, July 1st. Prior to that, he served as the vice president of…… read more »
COMMUNITY CLEAN UPS HIGHLIGHT BUSY SUMMER FOR KEEP ROME-FLOYD BEAUTIFUL
It has been a busy summer for Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful. Hannah Bagley, Director, states that highlights have included Your Community Clean Up Day in mid June. Around 400 pounds of litter were gathered as part of this event supported by Keep Georgia Beautiful. Bagley encourages the public to stay tuned for details about a…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP CREATES SMALL BUSINESS AND SUPPLIER DIVERSITY MANAGER POSITION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday issued Executive Order 07.13.22.01, directing the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) to create the position of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Manager. “Small businesses are important to the growth and success of Georgia’s economy and are responsible for employing nearly…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION IN THE MIDST OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE SETTING 2022 TAX RATE
The Rome City Commission earlier this week hosted the first of three public hearings before setting the 2022 tax rate. Commissioner Craig McDaniel says that there will be no increase in property taxes this year. According to a notice from the City of Rome – The proposed combined rates for the City government and City…… read more »
RCS BOARD ACCEPTS REQUEST FROM ROME HIGH PRINCIPAL DR. ERIC HOLLAND TO BE RELEASED FROM HIS CONTRACT TO TAKE A NEW POST IN ANOTHER DISTRICT
Update from the Rome City Schools – The Rome City Schools Board of Education met for their scheduled July meeting at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy on July 12, 2022. The Board opened the meeting with public comment from community members. The first community member spoke to the Board about increasing the…… read more »
CARTERSVILLE NATIVE SERVES ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN WHILE SUPPORTING RIM OF THE PACIFIC 2022
(Photo release from US Navy Office of Community Outreach): Lt. Jesus Lamberti, from Cartersville, Ga., assigned gives a tour on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an open ship tour day while moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations,…… read more »
GEORGIA TO PARTICIPATE IN FIVE-STATE ‘OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN’ SPEED CRACKDOWN
(Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Drivers who feel the need for speed should hit the brakes or be prepared to see blue lights in their rear view mirror during ‘Operation Southern Slow Down.” The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign formerly called ‘Operation Southern Shield’ returns in five southeastern states fromJuly…… read more »
AAA: AMERICANS REVEAL FRESH THOUGHTS ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): A new national survey by AAA shows that a quarter of consumers plan to go electric for their next vehicle purchase (a fully electric, not hybrid vehicle). The most common factor for those interested in buying an electric vehicle (77%) is a strong desire to save on…… read more »
SOUTH ROME ALLIANCE INVITES THE PUBLIC TO THE ’22 SOUTH ROME COMMUNITY CONCERT ON AUGUST 27TH
South Rome Alliance invites the public to the 2022 South Rome Community Concert to be presented by Kevin Allen Music Productions (KAMP) on the evening of Saturday, August 27th at Parks Hoke Park, which is located at 201 Hardy Avenue. Renovations to the park should be completed in time for the concert, attests Jake Hager,…… read more »