Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning this Friday. The State of Emergency authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any…… read more »
Northwest Georgians are bracing for the winter weather that is in the forecast as we head into the weekend. This is a good time to learn the difference between a winter weather watch, warning, and advisory, states Linda Patty, Life and Fire Safety Educator for the Rome-Floyd Fire Department. An advisory indicates the possibility for…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: With a winter weather system expected to hit the northern half of Georgia early Friday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is actively preparing and coordinating brine operations and staffing plans in an effort to respond to the pending threat of icy conditions and snow…… read more »
The threat of winter weather likely has some gardening enthusiasts concerned about tender vegetation and items already planted in preparation for spring. Keith Mickler, Floyd County’s UGA Extension Agent, states that a blanket of snow might actually provide a layer of protection for some plants. Gardeners that protect their plants with pine straw and blankets…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: A major winter storm covering a large part of the country is impacting millions of people in the U.S., a situation expected to continue as a new storm threatens to cover more than 20 states with a wintery mess through the upcoming weekend. The American Red Cross of…… read more »
Media release from Unity Christian School: Unity Christian School (UCS) is proud to announce its official approval as a participating private school for the Georgia Promise Scholarship. Beginning in the fall of 2025, this transformative program will provide up to $6,500 per student annually to cover nonpublic education expenses, including private school tuition. “We are…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), on Tuesday announced historic budget infusion recommendations for the state’s prison system following an in-depth and independent system-wide assessment of the Georgia corrections system by the consulting firm Guidehouse, Inc. (The Moss Group and Carter,…… read more »
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism encourages the public to book a ride aboard the Roman Royal Carriage. Ticketed rides will be offered on select dates around special holidays in 2025 on this horseless carriage, which may also be reserved for private events, says Sarah Williams, Sales and Marketing Assistant. Complete details are posted online…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: With the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way, AAA reminds homeowners and renters that preparing for inclement weather is essential to avoiding wintertime repairs. Prolonged periods of below-freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a home’s heating system, plumbing, and exterior features. “Maintaining your property is…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Explore works by artists Andy Warhol, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pablo Picasso at the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Cartersville site library on Friday, January 17, from 4:30PM to 7PM. The Cartersville site library is located on the second floor of the A building at 5441 Hwy 20 NE, in Cartersville. …… read more »