Sandra Lindsey has announced that after seven years of service, she plans to retire from her post as the Executive Director of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority, effective October 23rd. Upon her retirement, Lindsey asserts that she intends to spend more time on personal projects and enjoy adventures with her husband. Lindsey adds that…… read more »
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NEARLY 323,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) THE CORONAVIRUS
Close to 323,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) the coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 880 new cases and 28 virus-related deaths on Sunday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 322,925 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES DROPPED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices declined slightly over the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists are now paying the average price of $1.99 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline; that’s one cent less than a week ago, five cents less than last month, and 52 cents less than this time last year. It…… read more »
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN NOVEMBER 3RD ELECTION
Today is the last day to register to vote in the November 3rd general election. Concerned citizens may visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page to check voter registration status at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov. The Floyd County Elections Office may be reached via telephone at (706) 291-5167. Tom Graves officially stepped down from Congress at…… read more »
THE OBSERVATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT IN 2020
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The local observance is led annually by Hospitality House for Women, Inc. Their slate of events includes a virtual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes; this takes the place of an in-person event in 2020. Lynn Rousseau, Executive Director, urges Romans to participate by donning high heels, then taking…… read more »
OVER 319,000 IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) CORONAVIRUS; PRESIDENT, FIRST LADY TEST POSITIVE
More than 319,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 1,376 new cases as well as 43 virus-related deaths on Thursday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 319,334 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.…… read more »
ATTENTION, LOVERS OF FALL COLOR! GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES’ LEAF WATCH HAS RETURNED FOR 2020
Attention, all lovers of fall color! Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites have officially launched their Leaf Watch travel planner for 2020. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, encourages the public to check out Leaf Watch 2020 at www.gastateparks.org. The peak of fall color typically occurs in late October to early November for this area, but…… read more »
GEORGIA POWER CUSTOMERS TO SEE AN $18 REDUCTION IN THE OCTOBER BILLS
Georgia Power customers will see a $18 reduction in their October bills, this according to a release from the company. The typical residential power customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month will receive an estimated $13 credit on their bill. This reflects implementation of a one-time, $61.6 million credit for customers, approved in September by…… read more »
OVER 318,000 IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) CORONAVIRUS, WHILE THE DEATH TOLL PASSES 7,000
More than 318,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, while the death toll has exceeded 7,000, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 1,779 new cases and 29 virus-related deaths on Wednesday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 318,026 confirmed cases…… read more »
DR. GLENN WHITE IS NOW OFFICIALLY THE FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Glenn White is now officially the Floyd County Schools’ Superintendent! His appointment was made official on Wednesday during a called meeting of the Floyd County Board of Education. He had served in interim since August 17th, according to an FCS release. FCBOE board chair Dr. Tony McDaniel says of Dr. White, “He’s made some…… read more »