Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, designed to inform the public about warning signs, risk factors and what to do in a cardiac emergency. During this month, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to enroll in a CPR and AED course so they can learn…… read more »
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AAA: FROM DROP TO POP – GEORGIA GAS PRICES BOUNCE BACK UP
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average is quietly edging higher, reminding drivers that even small increases can add up at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. As of Monday, the state average is 2 cents higher…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries now seeks volunteers for the holiday season. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, states that some extra helping hands are needed during the busy months of November and December. Many people are burdened by additional expenses over the holiday season. Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries’ mission is to meet the basic need of hunger…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD AND HARBIN CLINIC SCHEDULE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENTS
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will be spreading the message that there’s power in knowing, urging women to get an annual mammogram in the fight against breast cancer. Pink is the nationally recognized color for breast cancer awareness, and Atrium Health…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET WITH STATE LEGISLATORS ON TUESDAY
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet with state legislative representatives on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at the County Administration building located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Caucus Room (Suite 204). The meeting is open to the public. Agendas can be viewed by visiting www.floydcountyga.gov/BOClive… read more »
MINI-GRANTS OFFERED TO PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS BY TWO GEORGIA EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (or DECAL): The Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning and the Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) are offering $5,000 mini-grants to 15 elementary schools partnering with local child care programs to help students transition into Georgia’s Pre-K Program and Kindergarten. To receive…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME SEEKS CONTRIBUTIONS VIA THE FOSTERING SUCCESS ACT TAX CREDIT
Did you know that you can direct Georgia state taxes to help transitioning youth in foster care? The Fostering Success Act is an income tax credit for approved Georgia taxpayers on donations made to qualifying organizations that provide care for foster youth ages 16-25. Rome’s Open Door Home welcomes such donations. Tracie Ball, Executive Director,…… read more »
FUN AT THE FAIR CONTINUES INTO THE WEEKEND
The 76th annual Coosa Valley Fair will continue today and Saturday on the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, located at 1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Rome. The fair is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Rome, which funnels much of the proceeds back into the community, says CVF Manager Bryan Shealy. Shealy encourages the community…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF “NOW AND THEN” RUNS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKENDS AT THE DESOTO THEATRE IN DOWNTOWN ROME
Media release from the Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre’s Now and Then opens this friday. at the DeSoto Theatre, October 3 – October 12, 2025. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm. About Now and Then by Sean Grennan“Now and Then” explores the unexpected connections we make in life. On one fateful night…… read more »
FIVE ROME HIGH STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HONORS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School is celebrating a major academic achievement. Five of its students, Asher Cochran, Audrey Loveman, Andrew Neal, Giuseppe Rutledge, and Liam Samples, have been named Commended Students by the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. This honor places them among the top 50,000 students who took the…… read more »