Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Marketing and Healthcare Science Programs at Rome High School recently received industry certification and recertification, respectively, from the Georgia Department of Education. The team that evaluated the Marketing program was impressed with the collaboration the program has with other CTAE programs at the College and Career Academy…… read more »
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ATTENTION, SPRING CLEANERS! NEXT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT SLATED FOR MAY 10TH AT ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER
Attention, Spring cleaners! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10th! It’s the date of the next Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event to be hosted by the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive. Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County, says that the public was very responsive to the first…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES: FIVE STATE PARKS TO VISIT IN 2025 – BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE DOES
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: Georgia’s state parks are no secret, but some of their best-kept treasures are still waiting to be discovered by many. As travelers move beyond the usual hotspots in search of quieter, more authentic, outdoor escapes, these five parks are the perfect locations to put at the…… read more »
RED CROSS GIVING DAY, MARCH 26, RALLIES 30,000 SUPPORTERS TO DELIVER AID WHEN HELP CAN’T WAIT AFTER DISASTERS
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: The American Red Cross of Georgia is issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26. During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S.…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UNCHANGED IN ROME, DOWN SLIGHTLY FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA IN JANUARY
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in January, unchanged over-the-previous-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6 percent. “Georgia’s success is driven by its people, and we remain committed to supporting them every step of the way,”…… read more »
COMMUNITY INVITED TO “GREASE SINGALONG!” AND OTHER OFFERINGS OF THE ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND HISTORIC DESOTO THEATRE FOUNDATION
The community is invited by the Rome International Film Festival and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation to a “Grease Singalong!” scheduled for Saturday, April 5th at 7 pm at the DeSoto Theatre, 501 Broad Street in Rome. Fans of the 1978 film “Grease” will enjoy an opportunity to screen it in the historic downtown venue…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC’S HARRIS SERVES AS DOCTOR OF THE DAY AT STATE CAPITOL
Photo release from Atrium Health Floyd: Gregory E. Harris DO, FACOI, an oncologist with Harbin Clinic, served as Doctor of the Day Tuesday for the Georgia General Assembly. The Medical Association of Georgia’s Doctor of the Day works in the Medical Aid Station at the State Capitol, where they provide free minor medical care for…… read more »
NEW ECHOTA TO HOST FIRST SATURDAY HIKE ON APRIL 5TH
Announcement from New Echota State Historic Site New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will be hosting ‘First Saturday Hike’ on April 5th, 2025, 10am-11:30 am. Visitors will join our ranger for the morning and explore the nature trails here at New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the…… read more »
RUNOFF SET FOR APRIL 15TH IN SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY ON FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION
There will be a runoff to fill the vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. David Thornton and Chip Hood were the top vote recipients in Tuesday’s Special Election and will proceed to the runoff, which is scheduled for April 15th. The winner will go on to complete the unexpired term of Larry…… read more »
THE BEGINNING OF SPRING WILL BE BUSY FOR CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME
The beginning of Spring 2025 will be busy for the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home, located at 501 Riverside Parkway in Rome. The museum’s lecture series on women in Cherokee history will continue this Thursday evening at 6 pm with a presentation by Irina Garner from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site in Chatsworth. This…… read more »