(Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Georgia law enforcement officers are giving their only warning for drivers prior to the start of the July 4th holiday weekend to never mix alcohol and driving.State troopers, sheriff’s deputies, and police officers in Georgia maintain a year-round zero-tolerance policy for drunk and drugged driving and…… read more »
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COMMISSIONER KING: STAY SAFE WHEN CELEBRATING WITH FIREWORKS THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY
(Media release from Georgia’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire): Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King encourages all Georgians to stay safe when celebrating with fireworks this 4th of July. “Independence Day is a time to celebrate the founding of our nation with friends and family,” said Commissioner King. “Although…… read more »
GNTC STUDENTS MEDAL AT SKILLS USA NATIONAL COMPETITION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students had an outstanding performance at the 2022 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 20-24, in Atlanta. GNTC competed in four categories and took home two medals: one silver and one bronze. Highlights from SkillsUSA National include winning the silver medal in…… read more »
READY TO SEE SOME FIREWORKS THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND?
Is your family eager to see some fireworks over 4th of July weekend? You’ll have a trio of opportunities in Floyd County. The Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority encourages the public to spend the day and evening at its Liberty Day Celebration, set for Saturday, July 2nd. In addition to fireworks at the end of…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING, ROME BOARD OF EDUCATION TO GATHER IN CALLED SESSION TODAY
The Floyd County Commission will meet today at the county Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Their caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Check out their agenda online at…… read more »
JULY FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT TO FEATURE LIVE EXCHANGE BAND THIS FRIDAY, JULY 1ST ON THE TOWN GREEN
(Media release from Rome’s Office of Downtown Development): Downtown Rome invites the community to the Town Green this Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m. for a free concert featuring the Live Exchange Band! The Live Exchange Party Band is a seven-piece band that creates the ultimate entertainment experience incorporating a unique mix of everything from…… read more »
CITY OF ROME AND ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO PRESENT FREE MOVIE SERIES AT THE ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA and the Rome International Film Festival): The City of Rome and the Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) invite the public to enjoy a free movie series at the Rome City Auditorium. The series will feature three movies to be held on Wednesday evenings in July. The Rome…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUSPENDING LANE CLOSURES OVER FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): To allow for an anticipated increase in Fourth of July weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, July 1 at 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 5.While construction related lane closures will…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE ON THE DECLINE AHEAD OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
(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 $4.40 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 27 cents more than last month, and $1.49 more than this time…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES (PAWS) SEEKS VOLUNTEERS AND ADOPTERS
Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) is currently in search of adopters and volunteers. Jeff Mitchell, Director, indicates that as of Friday, around 420 animals were being housed at the shelter. Volunteers are sought to care for them while they are at the shelter. Adopters are needed to give them a good home. For…… read more »