Media release from the American Red Cross: Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all home fires in the United States. “Thanksgiving is…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond invites the community to kick off Thanksgiving with the Rome Turkey Trot 5K Run and 3K Feel Whole Stroll this Thursday at AdventHealth Stadium. The festivities start at 9:00 AM, featuring a 5K race on a USATF-certified course, ideal for serious runners aiming to qualify for the 2025…… read more »
Many folks will be starting, continuing, or finishing their Christmas shopping over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Those who plan to shop for gifts online and have packages delivered to their doorsteps are advised by Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson to be wary of porch pirates. And those who will be hitting the stores in the…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Tuesday, November 26, 2024, meeting of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners has been canceled. The public hearing for the FY 2025 budget will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the Floyd County Administration building, 12 East 4th Avenue,…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: The dental hygiene program at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has grown exponentially from its humble roots to one of the institution’s most popular degree programs. The Associate of Dental Hygiene program started in 1990 as a satellite program for the Medical College of…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Four members of Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) faculty and staff were featured speakers recently at the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Georgia Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Those speakers were Leyner Argueta, program director and instructor of Business Management; Medina Safic, coordinator of Career Services; Dr.…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA: It with profound sorrow and deep regret that the Floyd County Board of Commissioners announce the death of the Honorable Commissioner Larry Maxey. Commissioner Maxey was currently serving as Vice Chair of the Commission. He had selflessly served the citizens of Floyd County on the Board of Commissioners since…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average remains steadfast, holding its ground at the fuel stations, unchanged from the previous week. Georgians pay an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). It costs drivers an average price of $43.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. “Despite yet another week…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below:… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers will be visible on the interstates and secondary roads throughout the state, to help reduce traffic crashes this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, and ends at…… read more »