Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: If you value Georgia’s wildlife and wild places, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants to know what you think about a newly updated strategy aimed at making sure our state stays wild. From Feb. 19-March 21, a draft of Georgia’s revised State Wildlife Action Plan…… read more »
Media release from the Internal Revenue Service Media Relations Office: As the 2025 tax filing season continues, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to make essential preparations and be aware of significant changes that may affect their 2024 tax returns. This announcement marks the commencement of the Tax Time Guide series. The IRS uses this guide to…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA is sharing the top Spring Break destinations and travel trends for the year ahead. A new 2025 AAA travel survey reveals that 81% of Georgians plan to take at least one vacation of 3 days or more in 2025. “Americans continue to make vacations a top priority,”…… read more »
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia has been actively responding to home fires throughout this Winter. Carla Maton, Executive Director, says that Red Cross volunteers have been providing assistance to those who have lost their homes and, tragically, even loved ones in home fires. Smoke alarms can prevent such tragedies, attests Maton, whose organization…… read more »
One Community United will host a Candidate Forum tonight at 6 pm at the Rome Area History Center, 305 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Invited guests include the candidates for the vacancy of Post 4 on the Floyd County County Commission, which include Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and Corey Townsend.…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: In 2024, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) entered into partnerships that boost educational opportunities for northwest Georgia residents and earned recognition for its outreach to veterans. To help remedy a shortage of area healthcare professionals, Atrium Health Floyd and GNTC signed a new agreement on May 8 to…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)): In Georgia, nearly 64% of public school students qualify for free or reduced price lunch. Many children rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. When school is out for…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents less…… read more »
This Tuesday, February 18th is the deadline to register to vote in the Special Election set for Tuesday, March 18th to fill the vacancy of Post 4 on the Floyd County Commission. Candidates include Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and Corey Townsend. Here are other important dates with regard to the…… read more »
Many people eagerly anticipate Spring. And many are already making plans for Spring Break. Georgia’s state parks look forward to welcoming Spring Breakers this year, enthuses Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. She adds that accommodations include budget-friendly cabins, yurts, and campsites. Parks offer opportunities for parents to keep…… read more »