Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 4.0 percent in August, down two-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.5 percent. “Innovation drives opportunity, and that is exactly why Georgia has secured the top spot for business…… read more »
The 75th annual Coosa Valley Fair will take place from Tuesday, October 1st through Saturday, October 5th at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome. John Fortune, President of the Coosa Valley Fair Association, enthuses that excitement is building for ‘Fall’s Finest Festival’. Highlights of this year’s fair will include the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, the…… read more »
From Darlington School: Darlington School will be closed on Friday, Sept. 27, due to inclement weather and the potential for unsafe driving conditions. All after-school activities for today (Sept. 26) will be cancelled and Extended Day will be open until 4:30 p.m. As always, the safety of our students and employees is our top priority.…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) in preparation for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in Florida on Thursday. He declared a State of Emergency …… read more »
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency is warning locals to be weather-aware over the next few days as forecasters expect heavy rain and strong winds from remnants of Hurricane Storm Helene to impact Northwest Georgia. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, urges the public to check out the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency page on Facebook…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Music played, families enjoyed the chance to get some free locally-grown produce and kids got a chance to pet animals and make some crafts on Saturday morning at the Farmer’s Market for Families at Rome City Schools Parent Resource Center. The event is one of several the center…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers – Georgia: Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will partner up to host a “Fall Themed Crafts” Community Workshop on Saturday, October 12th from 10am until 12pm at the Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive in Rome. Attendees will be making…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation proposes to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 portion of the FY 2024 – 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is Georgia’s four-year transportation and capital improvements program. The STIP lists federally funded transportation projects that are located outside Metropolitan Transportation…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, and those who have never given before, are needed now. Only 3 out…… read more »
Hospitality House for Women is gearing up for the October observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Next month’s activities will include the “1 in 3 It Could Be Me” Awareness Day set for Thursday, October 3rd. Caroline Groce, Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, says that its purpose is to raise awareness of the fact that one…… read more »