Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, the same price as a month ago, and 2 cents more than this time last year. It…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office: Georgia voters exceeded the 4 Million mark on Friday, concluding the last day of Early Voting. To date, 4,004,588 voters have cast ballots either by voting early or absentee by mail. With 55.3% turnout, Georgians cast 3,761,968 ballots during Early Voting, and 242,620 ballots by mail. As…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, declare November 6 as Georgia’s Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day for schools, businesses and individuals to take part in a severe weather exercise/tornado drill around 9:30 a.m. “While hurricane…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) is hosting a Georgia State Agency Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GTNC) Floyd County Campus in Rome. This free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Conference Center in Building…… read more »
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries seeks new volunteers as Thanksgiving approaches. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, states that the Tuesday before Turkey Day is the busiest day of the year for her organization. Some extra helping hands from around the community are sought to serve those in need on that day and throughout the upcoming holiday season.…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office: Secretary Raffensperger made the following statement on Thursday night: “Earlier today, our office became aware of a video purporting to show a Haitian immigrant with multiple Georgia ID’s claiming to have voted multiple times. This is false and is an example of targeted disinformation we’ve seen…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will accelerate its expansion into Polk County to meet increasing demand for solar panel recycling services. The company is investing an additional $62 million to increase its panel recycling capacity to 10…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) Foundation recently hosted the EMPOWER Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Brunch to raise funds, recognize donors and present the 2024 EMPOWER Awards. The GNTC Foundation hosted the event at the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The foundation recognized more than a dozen event…… read more »
Locals and visitors to Rome, Georgia have opportunities to enjoy films and more during the 2024 Rome International Film Festival, which continues into the weekend. Festivities for Halloween include a free screening of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”, followed by a 40th anniversary screening of “Gremlins” with actor Zach Galligan in attendance. Both of…… read more »