Georgia’s gas prices have risen by three cents in the past week, reports AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide now pay an average of $2.30 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, three cents more than a week ago, seven cents less than this time last month, and two cents more than at this time…… read more »
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CHATTOOGA COUNTY TRIO ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF SERVICES
The Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office assisted with the arrest of a trio in Chattooga County accused of illegally obtaining power for the residence, which caused a fire to break out on February 8th. Jonathan Stricklin (age 47), Jimmy Stricklin Jr. (age 54), and Janice Stricklin (age 78) have each been charged with…… read more »
HUFSTETLER’S SB 359 UNANIMOUSLY PASSED BY STATE SENATE
Senate Bill 359, the “Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act”, sponsored by Senator Chuck Hufstetler of Rome, received unanimous passage earlier in the week by the state Senate. According to a release from the Georgia Senate Press Office, the bill extends consumer protections against surprise billing by delineating an arbitration process between the insurer and provider,…… read more »
GET READY TO GO GREEN AT ANNUAL LEPRECHAUN-A-THON
Registration continues for the annual Harbin Clinic Leprechaun-A-Thon 5K run and two-mile health walk, scheduled for Saturday, March 14th. The event will once again feature a flat, fast course around downtown Rome that will lead to a foam-filled celebration on the Town Green. Jim Alred, the Recreation Services Manager at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, enthuses…… read more »
LOCAL POLITICAL PARTIES AIM TO CONNECT WITH VOTERS
Those running for office in 2020 elections have been out in force to connect with local voters. Luke Martin, Chair of the Floyd County Republican Party, says that a wealth of candidates have been on hand for GOP events to meet voters ever since the beginning of this year. Find a listing of upcoming Floyd…… read more »
KASMAR NAMED RPD OFFICER OF THE YEAR
PFC Scott Kasmar has been named the Rome Police Department’s Officer of the Year for 2020. He was honored on Monday night at the regular meeting of the Rome City Commission.… read more »
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN MARCH 24TH PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
Today is the last day to register to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary election on March 24th. Voter registration is available at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at the county’s Administration Building in downtown Rome, and on the Georgia Secretary of State’s website (www.registertovote.sos.ga.gov), asserts Dr. Tom Rees, the Chairman of the Floyd…… read more »
CITY COMMISSION TO MEET TONIGHT, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL GATHER ON TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission is slated to meet in regular session this evening. Their 6:30 pm meeting will be preceded by a caucus at 5 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Both are open to the public. Floyd County Commissioners are scheduled to gather on Tuesday. They will meet in…… read more »
RAIN IS BACK IN THE FORECAST (SURPRISE, SURPRISE)
A sunny weekend is once again being followed by rain for the Greater Rome area to start this work (or school) week. The forecast calls for a 100 percent chance of showers for today, according to the National Weather Service; high temperatures will be in the low 50s. There’s a 100 percent chance of showers,…… read more »
CONCERNS OVER POTENTIAL FOR BLACK ICE HAS LED TO SOME CLOSURES, DELAYS
There are a number of closures and delays for today due to concerns over the potential for black ice overnight. Floyd County Schools will observe a Digital Learning Day. The Rome City Schools are closed today; teachers will be in touch with parents and students regarding assignments via School Status and Google Classroom. Darlington School…… read more »