(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr on Thursday announced that the State of Georgia, along with 45 other attorneys general, has obtained a $1.25 million multistate settlement with Florida-based Carnival Cruise Line stemming from a 2019 data breach that involved the personal information of approximately 180,000…… read more »
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GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER ANNOUNCES ‘SHE LEADS’ WEBINAR DUBBED ‘HANDLING INFLATION: PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger): Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing that She Leads will be hosting its 21st event, “Handling inflation: Protecting your personal finances.” This free webinar will take place on Thursday, June 30 at 6 pm. Registration is open to all Georgians. “Inflation has…… read more »
COTTON BLOCK TRANSFORMED FOR FILMING OF NEW FX SERIES ‘KINDRED’
A portion of the Cotton Block in downtown Rome has been transformed into a scene from the 1800s this week for filming of an episode in a new FX series entitled “Kindred”. Monica Sheppard, downtown property owner, says that the series is centered around a woman who discovers that she has the ability to travel…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD’S WILL BYINGTON EARNS KEY REAL ESTATE DESIGNATION
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Will Byington, director of real estate for Atrium Health Floyd, is now a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). CCIMs can help companies minimize risk, get the maximum return on investments and make wiser business decisions. Candidates are required to complete extensive educational courses and pass a comprehensive exam. They…… read more »
GNTC STUDENT TO COMPETE IN NATIONAL COMPETITION, VISIT FAMILY IN CHICAGO
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): A trip to Chicago is not only an opportunity to compete in a national competition for one Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student, but also will reunite her with her sister for the first time in six years. Aixa Rodriguez, who was born and raised in Chicago, is…… read more »
A CRIME PREVENTION TIP FROM THE ROME POLICE – LOCK IT OR LOSE IT
The Rome Police Department has a crime prevention tip for Romans – lock it or lose it. Remove valuables upon exiting vehicles, lock vehicles, and report any suspicious activity. According to a warning on the RPD’s Facebook page – We don’t want you to be a victim of theft! Keep your possessions safe, locked, and…… read more »
SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE!
This is the first day of Summer. The season arrived with the summer solstice at 5:14 am. It is the longest day of the year for those of us here on the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere. Today marks the first day of Winter for those down in the Southern Hemisphere. It will certainly feel like Summer…… read more »
OPEN DOOR CHILDREN’S HOME SEEKS DONATIONS TO ‘HAPPY DAYS’ FUND TO PROVIDE SUMMER ADVENTURES TO TEENAGERS
The Open Door Children’s Home seeks donations from the public to provide adventures to its teenagers over the summer. Tracie Ball, Executive Director, indicates that contributions are sought for the Happy Days fund, which foots the bill for fun activities such as visits to area amusement parks. Ball adds that kids from Open Door Children’s…… read more »
AAA: 1.5 MILLION GEORGIANS WILL TRAVEL FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Independence Day will be the second busiest since 2000, as travel volumes continue to trend upwards with no sign of slowing down. AAA predicts 1.5 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend (June 30 – July 4). That’s 3.3% more than last…… read more »
GEORGIA DEMS HEAD TO THE POLLS FOR RUN OFF ELECTION
Democrats across Georgia are heading to the polls today (if they did not vote in advance) for the June 21st run off election. This election will determine the party’s candidates for posts such as Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and a few others in November. Those with questions on the election should call the Floyd…… read more »