Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites will begin 2025 with First Day Hikes on Wednesday, January 1st. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, says that hikers may select from 70 plus ranger-led adventures on New Year’s Day. Georgia’s First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to encourage people to start the year in a…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced late last week that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in November, down three-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.5 percent. “Georgia proves that smart leadership and bold policies drive economic success,” said GDOL…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,778,558 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant funding is provided to DPH by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered through GOHS. “This long-standing, unique partnership between highway safety and public health…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce its recognition as the #4 medium-sized hospital in Georgia by Georgia Trend magazine. This prestigious ranking highlights AdventHealth Redmond’s commitment to delivering exceptional health care services and its dedication to the well-being of Floyd County and the surrounding communities in Northwest Georgia and Northeast…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers pay an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is the same as a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago and 11 cents less…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance (MCCD) Officers encourage motorists to exercise safe driving habits during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods. In an effort to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on Georgia roadways, State troopers and MCCD officers will…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: To accommodate the anticipated increase in holiday travel, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will temporarily halt lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near key shopping areas, malls, and retail districts. This suspension will be in effect from 5 a.m. Monday, December 23,…… read more »
Media release from New Echota State Historic Site: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will be hosting Trail of Tears ‘First Day Hike’ on January 1st , 2025, 10am-12:30 am. Visitors will join our ranger for the first day hike of 2025 and explore the nature trails here at New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site. Visitors…… read more »
Enjoy that live Christmas tree right now, and Bring One for the Chipper when the holidays end. That is the message of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, which invites the community to the annual Bring One for the Chipper scheduled for Saturday, January 4th from 9 am to noon in the parking lot of the Home Depot…… read more »
Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety joins state troopers and local law enforcement officers to warn drivers to make the smart choice to never drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a mixture of both substances. State troopers, sheriff’s deputies and police officers are stepping…… read more »