LT. GOVERNOR CASEY CAGLE VISITS ROME, APPEARS ON WLAQ’S GOOD MORNING ROME
Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle paid a visit to Rome yesterday to chat with area business leaders at the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce. Prior to that, he made an appearance on WLAQ AM 1410’s “Good Morning Rome”. Cagle discussed the challenges facing businesses not only in Rome, but across the state.
He contends that initiatives must be taken to create more jobs. He also wants to see a more educated workforce to increase competitiveness in the business world.
Learn more about Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and find out how to contact him at www.caseycagle.com.
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UNITED WAY OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY KICKS OFF FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN
The United Way of Rome and Floyd County kicked off its 2010-2011 fund raising campaign earlier this week. Jim Bradshaw is the coordinator of Floyd County’s 211 Information and Referral Line, which is funded by the United Way. He says the United Way’s goal for this year is $1 million. David Newby of Profile Extrusion Company is this year’s campaign chairman. Money raised will fund some 16 agencies in Rome and Floyd County.
For more information, call the United Way of Rome and Floyd County at (706) 291-9336. Or you can call 211. From a cell phone, dial (706) 232-0210.
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GEORGIA STATE PATROL ADVISING CAUTION ON STATE’S ROADS OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
