(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Monday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed major opioid legislation to secure $636 million for state and local governments to bolster critical treatment and prevention efforts (SB 500). The funds are made available by the $26 billion multistate opioid settlement with Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen –…… read more »
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MAY IS NATIONAL BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH, AAA OFFERS TIPS SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS AND BICYCLISTS ALIKE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): May is National Bicycle Safety Month, which reminds Georgians to examine their habits as drivers and riders in order to safely share the road. Unfortunately, injuries and deaths from bicycle crashes continue to be a serious problem in many states. According to the National Safety Council,…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE REMAINED THE SAME OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices remain unchanged compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists continue to pay an average price of $3.71 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 18 cents less than a month ago, and $1.01 more than this time last year. It now costs motorists $55.65 to fill a 15-gallon tank…… read more »
EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY TODAY FOR MAY 24TH PRIMARY ELECTION
Early voting begins today for the May 24th primary election. Floyd County’s voters may head to one of two locations to cast an early ballot, either the new Elections Office at 18 East 12th Street in Rome or at the Anthony Recreation Center at 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard (at rear of Garden Lakes Elementary School).…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ANNUAL OUTDOOR BURN BAN NOW IN EFFECT
Here’s a friendly reminder from the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department – Georgia’s annual outdoor burn ban is now in effect through September 30th. Linda Patty, Life and Fire Safety Educator, states that restrictions are put in place each year by the Environmental Protection Division to ensure cleaner air during the summer months. According to the…… read more »
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE SYMPOSIUM CONNECTS GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE STUDENTS & COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE PARTNERS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Students in the Nursing and Dental Hygiene programs at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently had an opportunity to share research with community partners, classmates and faculty and staff during the School of Health Sciences’ first Evidence-Based Practice Symposium. Held at the Lakeview Building at GHC’s Floyd site on April…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: SNAP BENEFITS TO RETURN TO NORMAL LEVELS EFFECTIVE JUNE 1ST
(Media release from Georgia Department of Human Services): Starting June 1, 2022, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will return to normal levels in Georgia. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a one-month transition time this May for Georgia to go from pandemic to non-pandemic SNAP benefit levels.To fight the negative economic impacts of…… read more »
COMMUNITY MOURNS PASSING OF FORMER ROME CITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT LARRY ATWELL
Community members are mourning the passing of former Rome City Schools Superintendent Larry Atwell. The following is a statement posted to the RCS Facebook page – “With great sadness, Rome City Schools learned of the passing of retired Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Larry B. Atwell. Dr. Atwell began his career with Rome City Schools…… read more »
BACKYARD BBQ BASH AND DIRT ROAD FESTIVAL SET FOR THIS WEEKEND AT RIDGE FERRY PARK
The Backyard BBQ Bash and Dirt Road Festival are slated for this weekend at Ridge Ferry Park. Festivities will take place both Saturday and Sunday, as indicated by Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. Here are event details from the parks and rec website – This Spring, Ridge Ferry Park plays…… read more »
DISASTER SIMULATION AT GHC HELPS HEALTHCARE STUDENTS APPLY CLASSROOM LESSONS TO REAL-WORLD SCENARIO
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Around 30 nursing and a handful of dental hygiene students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently learned how collaboration and keeping one’s composure are as important as their technical knowledge when it comes to serving others in times of crisis. In an annual disaster scenario simulation exercise held this…… read more »