(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that he has awarded more than $415 million in response to the economic harms caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and affecting hardworking Georgians and Georgia non-profits, government organizations, and businesses. “We remained focused on protecting lives and livelihoods throughout…… read more »
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AG CARR WARNS OF PRICE GOUGING, OTHER SCAMS AMID THE NATIONWIDE BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE
(Media release from the Office of Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgia consumers to beware of price gouging and other scams in response to the nationwide baby formula shortage. “With skyrocketing inflation, record-high gas prices, and now an unprecedented shortage of baby formula made worse by the increasingly dire situation…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE BY 15 CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.98 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 15 cents more than a week ago, 27 cents more than last month and $1.01 more than this time last year. It now…… read more »
THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK OF EARLY VOTING IN THE MAY 24TH PRIMARY ELECTION
This is the final week of early voting in the May 24th primary election. Floyd County voters may cast early ballots any time between 8 am to 5 pm through Friday, May 20th at one of two locations – the new Elections Office located at 18 East 12th Street or at the Anthony Recreation Center…… read more »
COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE LOOKS FORWARD TO GETTING BACK ON THE WATER THIS SUMMER
The Coosa River Basin Initiative looks forward to getting back on the water this summer.Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive Director, says that the organization’s bacterial monitoring of popular area waterways will begin prior to Memorial Day weekend. New test sites have been added for 2022 to ensure safer waters in which locals may enjoy activities such as…… read more »
ROME KIWANIS CLUB TAKING ORDERS FOR 15TH ANNUAL PEACH SALE
(From the Rome Kiwanis Club): The Rome Kiwanis Club is selling peaches for our 15th year. The net proceeds from this project provide scholarships for our local students. This spring we gave out over $6000 in scholarships. We want to continue this worthwhile project for our Club and our students. Our supplier is located here…… read more »
FLOYD EMS WINS REGIONAL SERVICE AWARD FOR FIFTH TIME, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BUD OWENS ALSO HONORED
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Floyd EMS has been awarded the Region 1 EMS Service of the Year Award for the fifth time, and Bud Owens, executive director, has also earned the Dr. Virginia Hamilton Special Achievement Award for 2022. Floyd EMS is the designated ambulance service provider to residents of Floyd County in…… read more »
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS NOW FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT SLATED FOR MAY 21ST
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive, will host another Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Event next Saturday, May 21st from 9 am to 3 pm. Emma Wells, Floyd County’s Director of Solid Waste, says that appointments must be made in advance online at www.floydcountyga.gov or by calling the center at (706) 291-5266. The…… read more »
GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP SIGNS FY2023 BUDGET
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Thursday, Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and Amy Porter Kemp, constitutional officers, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, leadership and members of the General Assembly, and state and local elected officials, today signed the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (HB…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is in search of volunteers pitch in their assistance this Saturday, May 14th on a construction project at 1400 Gordon Avenue in Rome. Work will begin at 9 am and continue until finished. Tasks will include installment of a flooring system. Carpentry skills are preferred, but anyone may help!…… read more »