(Media release from the Exchange Club of Rome): The Exchange Club of Rome recently held an appreciation luncheon for area First Responders and awarded plaques to individuals nominated by the leadership of eight local agencies. Assistant Police Chief for Rome Police Department and Exchange Club member Debbie Burnett, in introducing one of the recipients, said,…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER WINDOW OPENS JUNE 1ST
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): The Intra-District transfer window will open for all students currently attending a Floyd County school to apply for a transfer to a different school within the school system on Wednesday, June 1 and close on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 3 p.m. A parent or guardian may request to…… read more »
LIBRARY AMPHITHEATER GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR TODAY
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Commissioners, Rome Area Council for the Arts (RACA), and the Floyd County Library Board invite the media and the public to a groundbreaking at 3:00pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, for the new Chuck Sennett III Amphitheater which will be located on the property…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO CLIMB
(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 $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 17 cents more than a week ago, 43 cents more than last month and $1.22 more than this time last year. It now…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They will gather for a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; that will be followed by their regular meeting at 6:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. Each is open to…… read more »
POLLS OPEN 7 AM TO 7 PM ON TUESDAY FOR PRIMARY ELECTION IN GEORGIA
Just a day remains until the May 24th primary election in Georgia. The polls will be open around Rome and Floyd County from 7 am to 7 pm on Tuesday. Local, state, and federal races are at stake, along with a proposed penny sales tax for education. Those with questions on the election should call…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES LOOK FORWARD TO A BUSY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Memorial Day is just one week away. Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites anticipates an uptick in visitors for the upcoming holiday weekend, according to Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, who states that park visitors who are unable to find accommodations for Memorial Day weekend ’22 may want to go ahead and book now for…… read more »
AAA: NEARLY 1.2 MILLION GEORGIANS WILL TRAVEL FOR THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the busiest in three years, building on a travel resurgence that began earlier this spring. This year’s forecast marks the second highest single-year increase in travelers since 2010 (2021 was the highest), bringing volumes almost in line with pre-pandemic…… read more »
MAY 24TH PRIMARY JUST DAYS AWAY
Today is the final day of early voting in Floyd County for Georgia’s May 24th primary election. Voters may cast their early ballots from 8 am until 5 pm at one of two locations – the new Elections Office at 18 East 12th Street or at the Anthony Recreation Center at 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard.…… read more »
GEORGIA MUSHROOM FESTIVAL SLATED FOR THIS WEEKEND IN CAVE SPRING
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, head over to Cave Spring for the 2022 Georgia Mushroom Festival. Claudia Littrell, Festival CEO, attests that the event has grown exponentially over the years. She hopes for good weather, although mushroom aficionados don’t mind a little rain. Most activities will take place at Rolator Park.…… read more »