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FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 26TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED

FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 26TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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 »

GHC DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

GHC DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

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 »

GNTC FACULTY AND STAFF SPEAK AT TCSG CONFERENCE

GNTC FACULTY AND STAFF SPEAK AT TCSG CONFERENCE

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 »

FLOYD COUNTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF COMMISSIONER LARRY MAXEY

FLOYD COUNTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF COMMISSIONER LARRY MAXEY

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 »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HELD STEADY OVER THE PAST WEEK

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HELD STEADY OVER THE PAST WEEK

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 COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING

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 »

STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY AND PACK PATIENCE THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY AND PACK PATIENCE THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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 »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND LEADERSHIP OF LATE COMMISSIONER BRUCE THOMPSON

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND LEADERSHIP OF LATE COMMISSIONER BRUCE THOMPSON

Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor mourns the passing of Commissioner Bruce Thompson, a visionary leader, devoted mentor, and dedicated public servant. While his entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment to excellence will be deeply missed, Commissioner Thompson’s greatest legacy lies in his ability to foster a culture of…read more »

WANT TO GIVE THANKS BY GIVING BACK? HERE ARE SOME OPPORTUNITIES!

As we head into the weekend before Thanksgiving, many people want to give thanks by giving back. There will be opportunities to do that in the coming days. The public is invited to join the Rome Noon Optimist Club as they ‘Flip for Youth’ at their 64th annual Pancake Breakfast set for this Saturday from…read more »