Media release from The Salvation Army of Rome, GA: The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is pleased to announce that the registration dates for the 2024 Angel Tree program are set. Registrations will be taken in person at The Salvation Army, 317 E. 1st Avenue in Rome, Georgia on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, beginning October…… read more »
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GHC STUDENT KARA KING NAMED A 2024 COCA-COLA LEADERS OF PROMISE SCHOLAR
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Kara King, who is on her way to earning both an Associate and a Bachelor of Business in Healthcare Management degree from Georgia Highlands College (GHC), was recently named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIANS ARE ALREADY BOOKING HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The summer travel season just came to an end and Georgians are already beginning to make travel plans for the year-end holidays. According to the new AAA survey, nearly two-thirds of residents (64%) plan to take an overnight vacation between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. More than a third…… read more »
LOCALS REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Wednesday marked the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America. Thousands were killed as two planes struck the World Trade Center in New York City, another plane struck the Pentagon in Washington DC, and another crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Those who were alive when that…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS CONTINUES TO STRESS CRITICAL CALL FOR BLOOD
Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia: In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage. Type O blood donors are especially needed. A steady…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET SEPTEMBER 17TH
Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Board of Elections and Registration: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the County Administration building, located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meetings at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.…… read more »
GEORGIA DOT SEEKS INPUT ON THE REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION, AMENDMENT PROCESS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is seeking public comment on the updated Georgia Statewide and Metropolitan Administrative Modification and Amendment Process. The public comment period will be open to the public through September 15, 2024.This process governs the provisions for revisions to the Statewide Transportation Improvement…… read more »
GA DNR: GEORGIA ARCHERY DEER HUNTING SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 14, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Last year, 85,000 archery hunters harvested 55,000 deer. Statewide, hunters can use archery equipment throughout the entire 2024-2025 deer season. “Hunters heading out…… read more »
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR BUNKS ACROSS AMERICA BED BUILD ON SATURDAY
Sleep in Heavenly Peace – GA Etowah Valley Chapter seeks volunteers for its annual Bunks Across America bed build set for this Saturday, September 14th from 9 am until 1 pm at Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 2338 Shorter Avenue in Rome. Steven Wisenburg, Co-President, states that the local chapter will be joining other chapters…… read more »
AUGUST NET TAX REVENUES UP 2.4%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of August totaled nearly $2.34 billion, an increase of $54.3 million or 2.4 percent compared to August 2023 (FY 2024), when net tax collections totaled $2.28 billion. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled $4.90 billion, for…… read more »