(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Thursday, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues. In Executive Order 05.26.22.02, Governor Kemp has extended the temporary…… read more »
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NORTHSIDE SWIM CENTER TO OPEN ON TUESDAY, MAY 31ST
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The Northside Swim Center is set to open on Tuesday, May 31. Due to a nationwide lifeguard shortage the pool’s hours and days of operation, as well as rental dates and times and pool capacity has changed for the 2022 summer swim season. The pool will be open…… read more »
FLOYD EMS WILL BE DESIGNATED AMBULANCE SERVICE IN CHATTOOGA COUNTY, FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ALSO PLANNED
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Floyd Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will become Chattooga County’s official emergency medical service provider beginning in August 2022. County Commissioner Blake Elsberry announced the agreement Thursday, just weeks after Atrium Health Floyd gained approval from the Georgia Department of Community Health to build a freestanding emergency department (FSED) in…… read more »
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY: CLICK SEAT BELTS AND LIFE JACKETS FOR SAFETY THIS SUMMER
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): A simple click of a seat belt or life jacket could make all the difference this summer and every day of the year.The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks, and GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA SEE ALL-TIME LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN APRIL
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.4 percent in April, down eight-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.8 percent. “As employers continue to fill their vacancies with qualified job seekers,…… read more »
DEMPSEY LOOKS FORWARD TO GETTING BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH NEW CONSTITUENTS FOLLOWING RE-ELECTION TUESDAY
Katie Dempsey is looking forward to serving another term as Representative for the 13th District in the Georgia House of Representatives after winning her bid for re-election in Tuesday’s primary. Dempsey says that, due to redistricting, she has many new constituents with whom to get better acquainted prior to the next legislative session. Contact information…… read more »
IT’S GRADUATION TIME!
It’s graduation time! Pepperell High School’s Class of 2022 kicked off Floyd County Schools’ graduation ceremonies on Wednesday night. The remainder of the system’s schedule is as follows: Thursday at 7:30 pm – Armuchee Friday at 7:30 pm – Coosa Saturday at 9 am – Model Rome High School’s graduation is slated for Saturday morning…… read more »
GEORGIA GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP PROVIDES SCHOOL SAFETY UPDATE IN LIGHT OF TEXAS SCHOOL SHOOTING
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday provided an update on school safety measures and resources in the State of Georgia. “As the parents of three daughters – including one who is a first-grade teacher – Marty and I join all Georgians in mourning yesterday’s senseless targeting…… read more »
ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES ITS PLAY ON! CAMPAIGN, AIMS TO RAISE MONEY FOR SECOND CENTURY OF MUSIC
(Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra): The Rome Symphony Orchestra has announced the kickoff of their 100th anniversary season capital campaign. Aptly titled the “Play On! Campaign” the local non-profit organization seeks to raise funds to sustain programming and operations for another one hundred years. The orchestra is currently celebrating their 100th anniversary with…… read more »
GEORGIA’S 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION IS ON THE BOOKS!
Georgia’s 2022 primary election is on the books. Updated results are posted on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.ga.gov. In races of local interest – Marjorie Greene, incumbent, nabbed the Republican party’s nomination to keep her 14th Congressional District post. She will go on to face opposition from Marcus Flowers, Democrat, in November. Both…… read more »