The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released a statement concerning an officer-involved shooting in Floyd County on Sunday. According to the release from the GBI, preliminary information indicates that at approximately 2 pm, the Floyd County and Rome Police SWAT Team was located in the area of 461 Chulio Road to arrest Jeffery Tyler Aycock,…… read more »
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CALLING ALL COOKS! ENTER TO COMPETE IN THE 24TH ANNUAL TROUT UNLIMITED CHILI COOK OFF!
Attention, all cooks! Do you think you make a great pot of chili? Assemble your team and enter to compete in the 24th annual Trout Unlimited Chili Cook Off! The event is slated for Saturday, October 19th at Ridgeferry Park. Gates will open at 10:30 am. The Chili Cook Off is presented each year by…… read more »
FLOYD GOP TO HOST CANDIDATES FORUM THIS THURSDAY
The Floyd County Republican Party plans to hold a Candidate Forum during their monthly meeting this Thursday evening. The forum is open to all those who seek a post on the Rome City Commission in the November 5th election. It will get underway at 6 pm at Moe’s Original BBQ, 101 West First Street in…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA MOTORISTS CONTINUE TO PAY HIGHER PRICES AT THE PUMP
Georgia’s gas prices continue an upward trend compared to last week, reports AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $2.59 per gallon of regular unleaded. That is 17 cents more than this time last week and 15 cents more than this same time last month, but 12 cents…… read more »
COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE HOPES TO REACH GOAL OF 500 NEW OR RENEWED MEMBERSHIPS SOON
The Coosa River Basin Initiative is working towards reaching a goal of 500 new or renewed memberships (hopefully) by the end of this month. Ashley Ray, CRBI Outreach Coordinator, says that becoming a member is as easy as logging onto www.coosa.org/join or visiting the CRBI office, located at 5 Broad Street in downtown Rome. The…… read more »
ROME CITY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONS TO HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS THIS WEEK
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening. They will gather for a caucus session at 5 pm; it will be followed by their meeting at 6:30 pm at City Hall (the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Both are open to the public. Floyd County Commissioners will gather on Tuesday. Their meeting…… read more »
A FEW WORDS FOR LAWN AND GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS AMID THE FINAL DAYS OF SUMMER
We are entering the (official) final weekend of summer, as autumn begins on this coming Monday, September 23rd. Do you plan to spend some time out in the garden or working on your lawn over the weekend? Keith Mickler, UGA Extension Agent for Floyd County, states that now is the prime time to plant cool…… read more »
GEORGIA WATER COALITION ANNOUNCES CLEAN 13 FOR 2019
The Georgia Water Coalition has released its Clean 13 report for 2019. This report highlights individuals, businesses, industries, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies whose efforts have led to cleaner rivers, stronger communities and a more sustainable future for Georgians, as stated in a GWC media release. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive Director of the Rome-based Coosa River…… read more »
GDOL: STATE SETS RECORDS IN AUGUST
Mark Butler, Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, has reported that the state broke records again in August with all-time highs in jobs and employment. In even more positive news from last month’s preliminary numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor, the state added to its labor force for the first time in six months and saw new…… read more »
LAWMAKERS IN PRECAUTIONARY MODE IN REGARDS TO STATE BUDGET
State lawmakers are in a precautionary mode in regards to the budget, which means that state agencies are currently tasked with exploring ways to tighten their own spending belts. Governor Brian Kemp has asked state agencies to make four percent cuts in the existing budget and cuts of up to six percent for 2021. Katie…… read more »