Applications are now being accepted online for the 2024 Rome Christmas Parade. The parade is set for 7 pm on Tuesday, December 3rd in downtown Rome with the theme of “A CHRISTmas Carol”. Interested parties may apply online at www.romechristmasparade.com. The application period will close on Friday, November 1st or whenever 125 entries are reached,…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced on Tuesday that Dr. Mike Hobbs, President of Georgia Highlands College, is one of 25 innovative leaders selected from across the country to participate in the second cohort of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase. The fellows will engage…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management: Floyd County Public Works will close a portion of Morton Bend Road at #3109 on Wednesday October 23, 2024. Crews will be installing a cross drain that should take approximately one day to complete. Detours will be Shipley and Morton Bend Road.… read more »
Mark those calendars now for Saturday, January 11th, 2025. That is the date of ‘Stars of Rome’, a fashion and talent extravaganza that will feature stars of all abilities. The show is slated for 5 pm at the DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Proceeds will benefit the Mission ISPossible Foundation. Krista Lovering, event organizer, enthuses…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives: On Monday, October 21, 2024, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) sent a letter to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Leader Mitch McConnell, as well as members of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation, to request that…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Adult Education program helps adults receive their High School Equivalency (HSE) and young adults receive their HSE and workforce training. Mia Edwards, a resident of Fort Oglethorpe, completed her HSE at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring in June 2022. She said…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Archives: The Georgia Archives is proud to announce its inaugural American Indian Heritage Symposium, scheduled for November 8-9, 2024. This significant event, sponsored by the Georgia Archives, Friends of Georgia Archives and History (FOGAH), and supported by a generous grant from the Clayton County Tourism Authority, will bring together expert…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 23 cents more than a week ago, 2 cents less than a month ago, and 9 cents less than last year. It costs…… read more »
Advance in-person voting continues over the next couple of weeks in the November 5th general election. Here are important details for local voters from Floyd County Elections and Voter Registration: EARLY VOTING IN-PERSON (WEEKDAYS)Continues through Friday, November 17:30AM to 5:30PMTHREE Locations: Elections Office, Anthony Recreation Center, Thorton Recreation Center SATURDAY VOTING – Elections Office ONLYSaturday,…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »