The United Way of Rome & Floyd County now offers an online directory to those who wish to learn about non-profit organizations and other resources in this area. The Resource and Information Directory is basically intended to be a digital answer to the 211 community information line, says Alli Mitchell, Executive Director. It is available…… read more »
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HAVE YOU FILED YOUR TAXES YET? IF YOU NEED HELP, CALL UPON AARP TAX AIDE VOLUNTEERS!
Have you filed your taxes yet? You now have less than two months to get it done. If you need help, trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are ready to offer free assistance and electronic filing, primarily to local low-to-middle income taxpayers. Maureen Collins, Local Coordinator, asserts that tax help is available on four different days of…… read more »
RICHARDSON ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION
Judge W. Gene Richardson announced on Wednesday via media release plans to run for re-election to his post as Chief Magistrate of Floyd County. He was appointed to the position by the judges of the Floyd County Superior Court in 2010. Prior to taking the job, he served as Chief Municipal Court Judge from 2003…… read more »
ADOPTIONS HAVE BEEN STEADY SO FAR THIS YEAR FOR FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES
Adoptions have been steady so far this year at Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS), according to Jeff Mitchell, Director. Last month, 154 animals were adopted and 170 were transported to shelters elsewhere in the US. However, asserts Mitchell, as soon as animals are adopted out, even more are brought into PAWS. Mitchell adds…… read more »
GHC’S CARTERSVILLE CAMPUS WILL HOST A BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT THIS SUNDAY
Georgia Highlands College’s site in Cartersville will host the screening of a Civil Rights movement documentary on Sunday, February 23rd from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Student Center Ballroom. It will be open to the public. The event will be held as part of Black History Month, according to a GHC media release.…… read more »
FCS SUBSTITUTE TEACHER WINS NATIONAL AWARD
Harriett Gable, a substitute teacher for the Floyd County Schools, has been chosen as one of six winners of the sixth annual “Impact Award” from ESS, reports a FCS media release. The 2019 honorees were recognized at their school districts with a $500 cash prize, another $500 to donate to the school of their choice,…… read more »
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE RAPIDLY IS APPROACHING FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
Only days remain to register to vote in the March 24th Presidential Preference Primary election. The registration deadline is set for Monday, February 24th. Check your voter registration status via the My Voter Page offered by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, www.mvp.sos.ga.gov. Luke Martin, Chairman of the Floyd County Republican Party, encourages all Romans…… read more »
DONATIONS CURRENTLY SOUGHT FOR THE DAVIES HOMELESS SHELTERS
Donations are currently sought by the William S. Davies Homeless Shelters. Devon Smyth, Executive Director, indicates that basic household supplies are needed for The Shelter (for men) and the Ruth and Naomi House (for women and children). Disinfectant would be particularly appreciated, as flu has been at an-all time high at the shelters. Monetary donations…… read more »
ROME’S ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION SET FOR FRIDAY
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful will observe Arbor Day ’20 this Friday, February 21st with an event at Parks Hoke Park, 201 Hardy Avenue. Activities will get underway at 11 am. Those on hand will celebrate Rome’s 30th anniversary as a Tree City USA. Details are online at www.keepromefloydbeautiful.com. Arbor Day is celebrated every year across Georgia…… read more »
AAA: GAS PRICES ROSE SLIGHTLY LAST WEEK IN GEORGIA
Gas prices in Georgia increased slightly last week, according to a report from AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $2.28 per gallon of regular unleaded. That is one cent more than one week ago, 15 cents less than this time last month, and 10 cents more than…… read more »