(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $4.19 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 13 cents less than a week ago, 24 cents less than last month, and $1.26 more than this time…… read more »
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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 (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They will gather for a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; that will be followed by their regular meeting at 6:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. Each is open to…… read more »
AUTHOR HEATHER MILLER BEGINS CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM SUMMER AUTHOR SERIES ON JULY 21ST
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home, in partnership with the Rome Area History Center is proud to present the Summer Author Series, beginning with author Heather Miller on July 21st from 6:30-7:30pm at the Rome Area History Center located at 305 Broad Street. An English educator for over 20 years, Miller’s…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES KARLEY PARKER AND ALEX WILLIAMS
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Rome Floyd Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members to the team, Karley Parker as Director of Membership and Alex Williams as Director of Workforce. Karley joined the staff in June and is already hard at work. She is a graduate of Auburn…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S JUNE NET TAX REVENUES UP 14.2 PERCENT, FY2022 UP 23 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s June net tax collections totaled $2.85 billion for an increase of $354.2 million, or 14.2 percent, compared to June 2021, when net tax collections totaled $2.50 billion. For the fiscal year-ended June 30, 2022, net tax collections totaled $33.09 billion for an overall…… read more »
TIPS FROM FLOYD COUNTY EMA AS THE SUMMER HEAT WAVE CONTINUES
The summer heatwave continues in Northwest Georgia. Here are reminders from Tim Herrington, Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency – limit outdoor activity to early in the morning or late in the evening. If you have to work outdoors during the hottest part of the day, take frequent breaks. And drink plenty of…… read more »
DR. AYUSH SINGH JOINS HARBIN CLINIC NEUROLOGY
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): “As a physician, my goal is not only to address my patient’s medical issues but to also make them feel comfortable and understood.” Neurologist Ayush Singh, M.D., treats some of the most complex and advanced disorders of the spinal cord and brain. Yet what many of his patients recall most…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA TO HOST BLOOD DRIVES AT CHAPTER OFFICE IN ROME
(PSA from the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia): Donate blood and help maintain a stable blood supply. Every day the Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 pints of blood for patients across the country to prevent a blood shortage this summer. Encourage family and friends to join you in donating at the American Red…… read more »
EVERETT SPRINGS ROAD TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will be closing the road at #2956 Everett Springs Road due to a cross drain failure. The road will be closed Tuesday, July 12, 2022 beginning at 8:00 a.m. There will be no thru traffic allowed. Anyone traveling north will need to detour through Gordon County…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE RECEIVES AN $8,000 GRANT FROM DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT ADULT LITERACY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent award of a $10.5 million donation to support summer, family and adult literacy programs, representing the organization’s…… read more »