Mark Butler, Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, has announced that the state’s unemployment rate hit a historic low in November. Georgia also set records for employment, jobs and work force. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 3.3 percent last month, the lowest rate since the federal government began keeping records back in 1976. It marked a decrease…… read more »
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CAVE SPRING OFFICIALS RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE STATE’S TOURISM ARM
Officials in Cave Spring received feedback on Wednesday afternoon on ways to improve and market their community from the tourism arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Cindy Eidson, the Director of Tourism Product Development for the Explore Georgia tourism office of the GDEcD, states that the ultimate goal is to draw more visitors…… read more »
GRAND OPENING OF NEW ARMUCHEE HIGH SCHOOL GYM IS SET FOR THIS FRIDAY
A ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening will take place this Friday for the new gymnasium at Armuchee High School, according to an invitation by the Floyd County Schools. The event will begin at 2 pm at the school, which is located at 4203 Martha Berry Highway. The gymnasium was funded by an education local…… read more »
THINKING ABOUT GIVING A PET AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT? CHECK WITH THE POTENTIAL RECIPIENT BEFORE YOU DO!
Have you been thinking about giving a pet to your loved one as a Christmas gift this year? While surprises are nice, it is best to consult with the potential recipient before you head over to the animal shelter. Jeff Mitchell, the Director of Floyd County’s Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS), asserts that some people…… read more »
HOLIDAY CHEER CONTINUES – ON ICE – AT THE FORUM ON ICE
Holiday cheer continues – on ice – at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. The Forum On Ice has been open for a little more than a month now. It has hosted a flurry of field trips, parties and other special events, indicates Thomas Kislat, Sales Manager, who asserts that it has been a…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICES DECLINED LAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices declined last week, reports AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average of $2.39 per gallon of regular unleaded, three cents less than last week and three cents less than last month, but 21 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $35.85 to fill a…… read more »
HOSPITALITY HOUSE FOR WOMEN, INC SEEKS DONATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND INTO 2020
The Hospitality House for Women, Inc. seeks donations of gift cards to give clients this holiday season. A gift card drive is now underway, says Lynn Rousseau, Executive Director, who adds that these gift cards from WalMart, Amazon, Visa and other outlets may be used by area survivors of domestic violence to shop for their…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO HOLD FINAL MEETING OF 2019 THIS EVENING
The Rome City Commission will hold their final meeting of 2019 tonight. It will begin at 6:30 pm at City Hall (the City Auditorium) on Broad Street and will be preceded by a caucus at 5 pm. This will be the last meeting ever for exiting Commissioners Evie McNiece, Bill Irmscher and Milton Slack III.… read more »
THE BLUE ANGELS ARE COMING BACK TO ROME, GA IN 2021!
The Blue Angels are heading back to Rome, GA! The United States Navy’s flight demonstration team will make a second appearance in Rome during the 2021 Wings Over North Georgia air show. John Cowman and the team from JLC Airshow Management, LLC received official confirmation of this news at the annual convention of the International…… read more »
FRC’S ANNUAL NIGHT AT THE MOVIES TO TAKE PLACE AT A NEW VENUE IN 2020
The Exchange Club Family Resource Center’s annual Night at the Movies is scheduled to take place at a new venue in 2020. The event will be held at the Rome City Auditorium on the evening of Tuesday, February 25th. This will be the 20th anniversary of Night at the Movies, says Tina Bartleson, the FRC’s…… read more »