(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average saw a nominal decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 6 cents more than a month ago, and…… read more »
Advance in person voting will take place throughout the next three weeks for the May 21st primary election. Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am until 5:30 pm from Monday, April 29th through Friday, May 17th at one of three locations – Saturday voting will be…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Road improvements are underway in some parts of Floyd County that officials hope will curb the rate of injuries and crashes on our local roads. The safety strategy is thanks in part to a grant from the state Department of Transportation. Contractors have already been seen on Calhoun Road…… read more »
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): On Tuesday, May 7, AdventHealth Redmond is hosting Strike Out Stroke Night at AdventHealth Stadium to support stroke awareness and prevention. Throughout the game, courageous stroke survivors and some of AdventHealth Redmond’s medical experts will be featured. Each AdventHealth Redmond team member receives two free tickets; proof of badge is…… read more »
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): Rome City Schools has officially entered into an agreement with Kennesaw State University to help bring mental health professionals into local schools to help deal with rising anxiety, depression, and other adverse mental health effects in students. “We are pleased to be able to be a part of…… read more »
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency continues to encourage locals to participate in its SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy. Classes are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Emergency Operations Center located on East 12th Street in Rome. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, says that…… read more »
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The FAME (Film, Arts, Media & Entertainment) Pathway at the Floyd County Schools College & Career Academy collaborated with the Georgia Film Academy this past weekend at the CCA for a AVTF Teacher Training Program that empowers educators across Georgia to elevate their film and media curriculum. The…… read more »
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA): “Literacy is something that we know we have to look at. When you bring folks together around a single cause, they are focused. They are in it, and you can get some things done. That’s exactly what we have done here.” Although those words weren’t the first ones…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) maintains a strong presence in Chattooga County—providing Adult Education, Driver’s Education and Dual Enrollment classes to serve area residents. “Our partnership with GNTC has grown and continues to grow,” said Blake Elsberry, sole commissioner of Chattooga County. “Whether it be in the field…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent in March, up one-tenth over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.0 percent. “Georgia’s job market is red hot with opportunity,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “This continuous growth is a…… read more »