(media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp signed H.B. 479 to overhaul Georgia’s antiquated citizen’s arrest statute. The Governor was joined by a bipartisan group of legislators, advocacy organizations, and members of Ahmaud Arbery’s family. “Today, I was proud to sign H.B. 479 to overhaul Georgia’s citizen’s arrest statute, while…… read more »
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NORTHWEST GEORGIANS INVITED TO MAY ARTIST MARKET AND OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS UP AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN
Northwest Georgia residents are invited to attend the May Artist Market over at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville. The event will be held this Saturday, May 15th from 11 am to 4 pm. Tina Cox, Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, asserts that the Market will be a celebration of Spring and of…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY JUVENILE COURT JUDGE GREG PRICE SWORN IN AS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE GEORGIA COUNCIL OF JUVENILE COURT JUDGES
(Media release from Judge Greg Price, Floyd County Juvenile Court): Judge Greg Price, of the Floyd County Juvenile Court has been selected and sworn in as the new President of the Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges, the entity which consists of all of Georgia’s Juvenile Court Judges whether part time, full time or associates.…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Just 370 new cases of coronavirus and one virus-related death were reported in Georgia on Monday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 886,723 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 17,702. The number…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES HAVE RISEN IN THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices rose during the past week. According to AAA, The Auto Club Group, motorists statewide now pay the average price of $2.76 a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That is six cents more than last week, six cents more than last month, and $1.13 more than at this same time last year. It…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET THIS EVENING; THE FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION’S NEXT MEETING SET FOR TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening at City Hall (aka the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Caucus will be held at 5pm in the Sam King Room; that will be followed by the meeting at 6:30 pm up in the Commission Chambers. Find a link to view the agenda, in…… read more »
PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL SERVICE SET FOR FRIDAY
The 2021 Peace Officers Memorial Service is scheduled for this Friday, May 14th at 11 am at the Law Enforcement Complex Memorial Plaza in downtown Rome. The service is intended to honor fallen officers of the law enforcement community in Rome/Floyd County. It will feature an Honor Roll Call, where 20 fallen officers will be…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Just 508 new cases of coronavirus and no virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Sunday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 886,374 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 17,701. The total…… read more »
FUN-FILLED SATURDAY PLANNED BY PARKS AND REC AT RIDGE FERRY PARK
(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): Saturday May 8 will be a big day at Ridge Ferry Park with the Backyard BBQ Bash and Cody Johnson concert taking place. Both events are sponsored by Courtesy Ford. Admission into the Backyard BBQ Bash presented by Courtesy Ford on Saturday, May 8 at Ridge Ferry Park is…… read more »
FOURTEEN SIGN AT THE FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY’S FOURTH ANNUAL GEORGIA FUTURE EDUCATORS SIGNING DAY
(Floyd County Schools media release): Across the state this week, local school systems hosted their own Georgia Future Educators Signing Day. The Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy (CCA) was proud to participate in this special event. This initiative provided the opportunity to recognize high school students who have decided to dedicate their service…… read more »