(Media release from the Office of Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr, the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the State Bar of Georgia and the Georgia Food Bank Association today kicked off the first day of the 11th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy. This two-week virtual fundraising drive is fortified by Georgia’s legal community and…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DOWN SIX CENTS
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.70 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 54 cents less than last month and $1.00 more than this time…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NWGA READIES FOR NATIONWIDE SOUND THE ALARM CAMPAIGN IN MAY
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia is seeking volunteers to help install smoke alarms as part of its Sound the Alarm campaign in May. Carla Maton, Executive Director, says that the Red Cross’ goal is to install a total of 50,000 smoke alarms nationwide. Details about the campaign may be obtained at www.redcross.org/soundthealarm. Community…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY AND ROME CITY SCHOOL BOARDS HAVE MEETINGS ON TAP FOR THIS EVENING
The Floyd County Schools Board of Education will meet this evening in the boardroom at the FCS Central Office, 600 Riverside Parkway in Rome. They will hold a caucus at 5 pm with the meeting to follow at 6 pm. Among items on the board’s agenda – a phase-out resolution for Cave Spring Elementary and…… read more »
CONSUL GENERAL OF ISRAEL TO THE SOUTHEAST VISITS GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Consul General of Israel to the Southeast Anat Sultan-Dadon visited Georgia Highlands College last week. She was joined by members of the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern United States team to tour GHC’s Floyd campus and talk about potential partnership opportunities between GHC and colleges in Israel. The Consul Team toured GHC’s Rome…… read more »
CHIEF VANN HOUSE TO CELEBRATE SPRINGTIME AT SPRING PLACE ON APRIL 30TH
(Media release from Chief Vann House Historic Site): On Saturday, April 30 from 10a.m. to 4p.m., we’re celebrating springtime at the Chief Vann House with activities such as flower painting (paint and brushes provided), a birding hike, a tree identification hike, a pollinator program with a craft and activity, a beekeeping table, nature bingo for…… read more »
EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS CELEBRATED DURING NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
This week has been observed as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to celebrate those who provide aid to the public in the midst of emergencies. Lt. Anna Lively with Floyd County E-911 says that working as an emergency dispatcher requires a substantial amount of on the job training and the ability to calmly…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION TO TEST VOTING MACHINES ON APRIL 25TH AHEAD OF MAY PRIMARY
(Media release from Floyd County): The Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration will hold Logic and Accuracy (L&A) Testing on Monday, April 25, 2022 at the Floyd County Elections & Registration office located at 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Testing will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until completed. The testing will be performed on all voting machines to…… read more »
GEORGIA CITIES WEEK IS APRIL 24TH – 30TH
(Media release from the City of Rome): The City of Rome recognizes Georgia Cities Week on April 24-30, 2022. Cities provide an elevated level of service than most governments, are generally rated higher by the public than any other level of government, and yet, many residents are unaware of all the services the city provides.…… read more »
GBI: SUSPECT CHARGED WITH MURDER OF POLK COUNTY WOMAN REPORTED MISSING ON FEBRUARY 24TH; BODY HAS NOT BEEN RECOVERED
(From the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): GBI agents have charged Joseph Leroy Jones, age 30, with murder, aggravated assault by strangulation, and aggravated stalking in connection to Monisha Leath’s death. She was reported missing on February 24th, and the Cedartown Police Department asked the GBI to assist with the investigation. Her body has not been…… read more »