(Floyd County Schools media release): Congratulations to Spencer Lawing who has been named Georgia’s 2021 College and Career Academy Student of the Year! Spencer, a Model High School senior, was recently recognized as a finalist and winner at the 14th Annual Business and Education Summit hosted by the Lt. Governor on October 5, in LaGrange,…… read more »
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HUFSTETLER HONORED AMONG GEORGIA WATER COALITION’S CLEAN 13 REPORT FOR 2021
State Senator Chuck Hufstetler of Rome was honored by the Georgia Water Coalition in its Clean 13 report for 2021, issued on Tuesday. According to a release from the water protection coalition, the report highlights individuals, businesses, industries, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies whose extraordinary efforts have led to cleaner rivers, stronger communities, and a…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,145 new cases of coronavirus and 96 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,254,261 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
KRUEGER STEPPING DOWN AS ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER PRESIDENT AND CEO AFTER LEADING THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH PIVOTAL TIMES
(Rome-Floyd Chamber media release): Today, the Rome Floyd Chamber announced Jeanne Krueger’s decision to step down from her post as President and CEO. Under Krueger’s leadership since July of 2019, the Chamber membership has grown to over 1,000 members, the first Diversity and Inclusion program has been put into place, and a strategic plan centered…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMAINS ON THE HUNT FOR NEW EMPLOYEES
Local law enforcement agencies continue their search for employees. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson asserts that a deficit in new hires is now faced by agencies around the state. He adds that the local Sheriff’s Office offers an ideal starting point for those interested in a career in law enforcement. Sheriff Roberson anticipates that additional…… read more »
FREE TREE DISTRIBUTION EVENT SET FOR NOVEMBER 6TH IN LINDALE
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, International Paper, and the Arbor Day Foundation): On Saturday, November 6, 2021, Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation will partner with International Paper and the Arbor Day Foundation to distribute 175 free trees at Gilbreath Recreation Center & Wolfe Park located at 110 Garden Avenue in Lindale, Georgia. The event…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,516 new cases of coronavirus and 91 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,253,140 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS CLOSES DELLINGER ROAD
(Media release from Floyd County Public Works): Beginning Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:30 a.m., Floyd County Public Works will close Dellinger Road to replace a failed cross drain. This is a dead end road, and 5-10 houses past the culvert will be affected by this closure. Work is expected to last through Wednesday, October…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA TO SERVE 10,000 MORE CHILDREN THROUGH CAPS CHILDCARE PROGRAM
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp): To provide additional support to Georgia’s families and child care providers and ensure more children have access to quality early educational opportunities, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Commissioner Amy M. Jacobs on Monday announced that Georgia will expand…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES ROSE AGAIN LAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices increased over the past week alongside rising crude oil, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide now pay the average price of $3.15 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That is nine cents more than a week ago, 18 cents more than last month, and $1.15 more than this time…… read more »