Police responded to an early-morning wreck on Georgia 140 near the Bartow County line on Monday that involved three vehicles. According to a report from the Floyd County Police, officers responded to a wreck with injuries at 6:40 am near the Bartow County boundary. A Honda Civic, driven by Dawn Marie Hudgins (age 48 and…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO DECLINE
Gas prices in Georgia continue to decline, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average of $2.41 per gallon of regular unleaded; two cents less than last week, three cents less than this time last month and seven cents less than at this time last year. It now costs…… read more »
RICH IS EXCITED TO SEE TAXPAYER DOLLARS AT WORK IN THE RIVER DISTRICT OF DOWNTOWN ROME
Rome’s City Manager Sammy Rich is excited to see taxpayer dollars at work in the community. He is especially enthusiastic about the streetscape project currently taking shape in the River District of downtown Rome, thanks to the voters’ support of the 2017 SPLOST. This streetscape project in the River District is very reminiscent of a…… read more »
FORUM ON ICE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Ice skating has returned to the Forum River Center in downtown Rome! The Forum On Ice officially opened on Sunday. It will remain open until January 6th of 2020. In addition to skating, patrons may enjoy a 100 foot ice slide this year. The rink is open to the public today from 10 am until…… read more »
GEORGIA WATER COALITION RELEASES ITS LIST OF THE ‘DIRTY DOZEN’ FOR 2019
The Georgia Water Coalition has released their “Dirty Dozen” for 2019 in a 28-page report which highlights 12 of the worst offenses to Georgia’s waters. According to a media release from the organization, the report exposes all of the politics, policies and issues that threaten the health of Georgia’s water and well-being of residents statewide.…… read more »
ORDERS ARE BEING TAKEN FOR JSL OF ROME’S POINSETTIA SALE THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY
The holidays are near and so is the deadline to purchase poinsettias from the Junior Service League of Rome. Orders will be accepted until next Tuesday, November 19th for the JSL Poinsettia Sale. Funds raised from the sale will benefit League4Learning, the organization’s effort to provide school supplies for local students in need around Rome…… read more »
PROPERTY TAXES DUE BY TODAY AT 5 PM
The 2019 property taxes for Floyd County and the City of Rome are due by today at 5 pm. According to a Floyd County media release, all taxes may be paid in the Tax Commissioner’s Office at the Historic Courthouse, 4 Government Plaza; via mail at PO Box 26, Rome, GA 30162; or at www.floydcountytax.com. …… read more »
GDOL: GEORGIA’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE MATCHED THE ALL-TIME LOW IN OCTOBER
Mark Butler, Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, has announced that the state’s unemployment rate fell in October to tie its all-time low that was set nearly 20 years ago. Georgia also set new highs for jobs and employment, reports the state Department of Labor. Georgia’s unemployment rate stood at 3.4 percent last month. That number was last…… read more »
THE DEADLINE FOR ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE APPLICATIONS IS THIS FRIDAY (TO AVOID A LATE FEE)
The Rome Christmas Parade is slated for Tuesday, December 3rd. If you plan to participate, you must apply by this Friday (if you want to avoid a late fee). Applications are available online at www.romechristmasparade.com. The fee is $100. After Friday, a late fee of $50 will be added, asserts Janet Byington, parade co-chair. Money…… read more »
JLC AIR SHOW MANAGEMENT TO PRESENT FIRST AIR SHOW IN DALTON IN OVER THREE DECADES
JLC Air Show Management, in cooperation with the City of Dalton, GA, will host that community’s first air show in more than three decades this May. The inaugural Wings Over Dalton, GA air show is scheduled for May 9th and 10th, 2020 at the Dalton Municipal Airport, reports an air show media release. It will…… read more »