A total of six candidates have announced plans to run for the congressional post to be vacated at the end of the year by US Representative Tom Graves. Kevin Cooke of Carrollton officially threw his hat in the ring on Wednesday. The candidates for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives also…… read more »
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TWO MORE ANNOUNCE PLANS TO RUN FOR CONGRESS
Two more people have announced plans to run for the congressional seat that will be vacated by US Representative Tom Graves at the end of the year. The candidates include Ben Bullock and Kyle Perkins. Both are Republicans. Candidates for the 14th District post in the US House of Representatives (thus far) also include Dr.…… read more »
THINKING OF ADOPTING A PET? TAKE A TRIAL RUN WITH FLOYD COUNTY PAWS
Floyd County PAWS (or Public Animal Welfare Services) aims to boost their adoptions in 2020. So if you have been thinking about opening your home to a cat or dog, PAWS Director Jeff Mitchell invites you to stop by the shelter at 99 North Avenue. Trial adoptions are currently available whereby a potential owner may…… read more »
GEORGIA WATER COALITION’S CAPITOL CONSERVATION DAY SET FOR FEBRUARY 26TH
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 26th. That is the date of Capitol Conservation Day, a program of the Georgia Water Coalition. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 am at Central Presbyterian Church, which is located across from the State Capitol in Atlanta. Attendees will get updates on water-related legislation and advocacy training. They will…… read more »
LOCALS HONOR MLK’S LEGACY AT ANNUAL FREEDOM MARCH
The local four-day MLK Weekend Celebration culminated with the Freedom March down Broad Street on Monday. Hundreds braved chilly temperatures in order to honor slain Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his message of peace and unity. Alvin Jackson, spokesman for the MLK Commission of Rome and Northwest Georgia, asserts that Dr.…… read more »
BULL RIDING WILL RETURN TO THE FORUM RIVER CENTER ON JANUARY 31ST AND FEBRUARY 1ST
Get ready to don those boots and spurs – bull riding is slated to return to the Forum River Center on Friday, January 31st and Saturday, February 1st! The 15th annual Three Rivers Invitational will pit man versus beast. Top cowboy athletes will compete with award-winning livestock from 4L and Diamond S Rodeo Company, according…… read more »
DAVIS ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT BLEND OF SEASONED VETERANS AND NEW ENERGY NOW SERVING ON CITY COMMISSION
Rome City Commissioner Wendy Davis is enthusiastic about the new people that have joined the Commission over recent years. Davis, a member for the past six years, asserts that her group is now full of seasoned veterans and new energy. She champions public engagement in local government. The next meeting of the Rome City Commission…… read more »
LOCAL MLK WEEKEND CELEBRATION TO CULMINATE WITH THE ANNUAL FREEDOM MARCH
Today is MLK Day. The third Monday in January has been a federal holiday to honor slain Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. since 1986. The local four-day MLK Weekend Celebration will culminate today with the annual Freedom March down Broad Street. Participants are asked to meet at the corner of Broad Street…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO DECLINE
Georgia’s gas prices continue to decrease, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group, which reports that motorists are now paying an average price of $2.40 a gallon of regular unleaded. That is four cents less than a week ago, but two cents more than a month ago and 30 cents more than this time last…… read more »
JSL OF ROME URGES NON-PROFITS TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Junior Service League of Rome aims to partner up with local non-profits that serve the women and children of Rome and Floyd County. Applications for the JSL Community Partnership Program are being accepted now through February 10th for the 2020-2021 league year. Catherine Jackson, current league president, states that interested parties may learn more…… read more »