(Media release from Rome City Schools): A dream becoming reality, Rome Middle School seventh grader, Kaylee Harper, has been selected as one of three participants in the United States to win a scholarship to attend Auburn University’s sixth annual junior veterinarian summer camp. The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine partners with the Auburn University…… read more »
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GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT GEORGIA MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS AND FAMILIES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Monday, April 18, 2022, Governor Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and local, state, and federal leaders, signed the first military retirement income tax exemption in Georgia history (HB 1064); a bill that expedites licenses for military spouses, insuring they are issued within 90…… read more »
AG CARR AND PARTNERS KICK OFF ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT GEORGIA’S REGIONAL FOOD BANKS
(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 »
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 »