(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): AAA will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road this St. Patrick’s Day. The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program for the holiday period, providing safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles. Tow to Go is active from 6pm Thursday, March…… read more »
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COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 793 new cases of coronavirus and 45 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,919,970 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
KERRY GROUP OFFICIALLY OPENS THEIR $137 MILLION FOOD MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN ROME
(Media release from Kerry Group): Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has officially opened its newly upgraded facility in Rome, Georgia. A total of $137 million has been invested to create one of the most state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities in the United States, which represents Kerry’s largest-ever capital expenditure investment and one of…… read more »
CELEBRATION OFFICIALLY OPENS THE BOB MOORE KICK FLIP SKATE PARK
(From Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): A celebration to officially open the renovated skate facility at Etowah Park was hosted Monday by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. Attendees had an opportunity to try out the new facility and to celebrate the past, present and future of skateboarding and cycling in Rome. The park has been renamed the…… read more »
GEORGIA INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL ADDED TO LINE-UP OF FESTIVITIES IN CAVE SPRING
Cave Spring, Georgia is quite well known around this region for their annual Independence Day festivities. And in ’22, a new offering will be added to the celebration – the Georgia Independence Day Festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 2nd. The festival originated in Henry County and is being moved to Cave Spring, says founder John…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET TODAY
(From the Floyd County Board of Elections): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet today at the Floyd County Administration building. Caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Commissioner’s Caucus Room, Suite 204, with the meeting beginning at 6 pm in the Community Room, Suite 206, located in the County Administration Building…… read more »
AAA ISSUES STATEWIDE SPRING FORWARD SAFETY ALERT
AAA ISSUES STATEWIDE SPRING FORWARD SAFETY ALERT (Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): AAA is sending out a Georgia statewide SPRING FORWARD SAFETY ALERT urging drivers to use extra caution during this first week of Daylight Saving Time (DST). Drowsy driving is a significant traffic safety issue. Georgia residents ‘springing forward’ by moving their clocks…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 889 new cases of coronavirus and 44 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,919,226 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE AT AN ALL TIME HIGH
(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices continue to rise at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.29 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 32 cents more than a week ago, 96 cents more than last month and $1.61 more than this…… read more »
CHIEF VANN HOUSE TO HOST 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 »