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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINES AS THE NEW YEAR APPROACHES

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINES AS THE NEW YEAR APPROACHES

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia gas price average brings joy to drivers at the pumps compared to a week ago. Drivers are now paying an average of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 2 cents less than a month ago, and 10 cents less…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME TOPS 48K JOBS, UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DECLINE FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN NOVEMBER

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME TOPS 48K JOBS, UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DECLINE FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN NOVEMBER

Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced late last week that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in November, down three-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.5 percent. “Georgia proves that smart leadership and bold policies drive economic success,” said GDOL…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AWARDED $2,778,558 TO SUPPORT INJURY PREVENTION EFFORTS

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AWARDED $2,778,558 TO SUPPORT INJURY PREVENTION EFFORTS

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,778,558 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant funding is provided to DPH by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered through GOHS.  “This long-standing, unique partnership between highway safety and public health…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND RANKED #4 IN GEORGIA TREND’S 2024 TOP HOSPITALS

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND RANKED #4 IN GEORGIA TREND’S 2024 TOP HOSPITALS

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce its recognition as the #4 medium-sized hospital in Georgia by Georgia Trend magazine. This prestigious ranking highlights AdventHealth Redmond’s commitment to delivering exceptional health care services and its dedication to the well-being of Floyd County and the surrounding communities in Northwest Georgia and Northeast…read more »

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

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

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers pay an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is the same as a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago and 11 cents less…read more »

STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO EXERCISE SAFE DRIVING HABITS THIS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY PERIOD

STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO EXERCISE SAFE DRIVING HABITS THIS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY PERIOD

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance (MCCD) Officers encourage motorists to exercise safe driving habits during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods.  In an effort to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on Georgia roadways, State troopers and MCCD officers will…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES LANE CLOSURE SUPENSIONS FOR YEAR-END HOLIDAY TRAVEL

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES LANE CLOSURE SUPENSIONS FOR YEAR-END HOLIDAY TRAVEL

Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: To accommodate the anticipated increase in holiday travel, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will temporarily halt lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near key shopping areas, malls, and retail districts. This suspension will be in effect from 5 a.m. Monday, December 23,…read more »

ANNUAL BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER SET FOR JANUARY 4TH

ANNUAL BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER SET FOR JANUARY 4TH

Enjoy that live Christmas tree right now, and Bring One for the Chipper when the holidays end. That is the message of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, which invites the community to the annual Bring One for the Chipper scheduled for Saturday, January 4th from 9 am to noon in the parking lot of the Home Depot…read more »