Sunday, January 12, 2025–2:45 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding that USPS deliver prescriptions, medications, and VA appointment notices to Georgia veterans on time. Today, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the U.S. Postmaster General after receiving reports from Georgians that they are receiving prescriptions late and appointment notices after their scheduled…
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Floyd County Board of Education meets Monday
Sunday, January 12, 2025–2:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education will elect a chair and vice chair when they meet Monday. Other agenda items include hearing dates regarding House Bill 581. Under the law, assessments on homesteaded properties cannot rise greater than the rate of inflation. New homes and sold properties…
David Thornton announces candidacy for Floyd County Commission
Sunday, January 12, 2025–2:20 p.m. -Rachel Hartdegen, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A chaplain and community volunteer, David Thornton, announced he is joining the race for the vacant Post 4 Floyd County Commission seat. The commission seat was vacated…
Dempsey chosen for Committee on Assignments
Sunday, January 12, 2025–2:15 p.m. -News Release- State Representative Katie Dempsey of Rome, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns to serve on the Committee on Assignments. The House Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Burns, is charged with making all House committee assignments for…
Blood donors needed following winter storm
Friday, January 10, 2025–4:55 p.m. -News Release- Due to hazardous conditions, the Blood Assurance locations in Cartersville and Rome locations will also remain closed on Saturday. The winter storm has significantly impacted the blood supply—we typically need at least 540 donors daily to meet hospital demands. To help replenish supply levels, they are opening the Cartersville location for emergency donation hours…