(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): Traffic crashes across Georgia during the Independence Day holiday travel period resulted in 18 traffic deaths. The 102-hour holiday period began Wednesday, July 3, at 6 p.m., and ended Sunday, July 7, at 11:59 p.m.Statewide, Georgia State Patrol Troopers investigated 12 fatal crashes. Local agencies reporting traffic deaths…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Slow down or expect to get a speeding ticket. That is the message from state and local law enforcement officers in five southeastern states where “Operation Southern Slow Down” starts Monday. This is the eighth year for the week-long speed awareness and enforcement campaign that…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The first cohort of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students in a new, accelerated CNA program developed from a partnership between Atrium Health Floyd and GNTC to remedy the shortage of area healthcare professionals will complete their classes on July 25. In an agreement signed by Atrium Health…… read more »
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to be above average. The American Red Cross seeks volunteers to assist with hurricane relief efforts throughout the season, says Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter. She adds that hundreds of Red Cross volunteers have already been deployed…… read more »
The Hospitality House for Women, Inc. and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia will team up to host a Multicultural Summer Party – or Fiesta de Verano – on Saturday, July 13th from 10 am until 1 pm at the Boys and Girls Club located at 100 Gadson Street in Rome. Attendees will…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the State of Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant. The State of Georgia set aside $1,250,000 in funds from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student Nancy Johnson, a resident of Tunnel Hill, placed seventh in Foundations of Entrepreneurship at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference held June 24-27 in Orlando. Five GNTC students competed in a total of eight competitions at the…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average increased slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and 8 cents more than…… 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: The Floyd County…… read more »
Here’s a reminder that the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive, will host an Electronics Recycling Event this Saturday, July 13th. The event is for Rome/Floyd County residents only and will take place from 9 am until all slots are full. Appointments are required and may be made online via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov…… read more »