The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening. Their meeting at 6:30 pm will be preceded by a caucus at 5 pm at City Hall (or City Auditorium) in downtown Rome. Both are open to the public. Commissioner Wendy Davis invites Romans to attend tonight’s meeting, even though it may not be…… read more »
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MICKLER: EXCESSIVE RAINFALL LEAVES TREES VULNERABLE
The excessive rainfall that has covered Northwest Georgia in recent days can have a negative impact on trees. Keith Mickler, the UGA Extension agent for Floyd County, says that saturated soil, coupled with high winds, may result in downed trees – as was the case on a stormy Saturday two weeks ago. Making sure that…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER HOLDS 109TH ANNUAL MEETING
The Rome-Floyd Chamber’s 109th Annual Meeting “Focus 2020” took place on Thursday night at Taylor Estate. Event highlights included the passing of the gavel from Elaine Abercrombie of Greene’s Jewelers, 2019 Chairwoman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, to the 2020 Chairman, Scott Preston of Synovus Bank. Vargo Orthodontics was honored as the 2020 Small…… read more »
A FLURRY OF ACTIVITY AHEAD FOR CAVE SPRING IN 2020
The people of Cave Spring look forward to a flurry of activities this year. In addition to traditional events, a few new things will be added to the calendar in 2020. That list could potentially include a block party on the square, says Sandra Lindsey, Executive Director of Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority. The party…… read more »
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: GEORGIA ENDED 2019 ON A HIGH NOTE
Mark Butler, Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, asserts that 2019 was a banner year for this state with increases in jobs, work force and employed residents. According to preliminary data of the Department of Labor, year-end numbers in all three of those categories were record highs. Meanwhile, the December unemployment rate hit another record low. Georgia’s unemployment…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SENIOR IS A CANDIDATE IN 2020 US PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Brylen Cantrell, a senior at Model High School, has been named one of more than 4,500 candidates in the ’20 US Presidential Scholars Program, according to a Floyd County Schools media release. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from high schools across the US in the year 2020. Approximately…… read more »
A TOTAL OF SIX CANDIDATES SO FAR IN CONGRESSIONAL RACE
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 »
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 »