Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, AdventHealth Georgia takes pride in celebrating the cultural richness and valuable contributions of its Hispanic team members. Each individual brings a unique story, shaped by their heritage, that enhances the compassionate environment in which they work and the quality of care they…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER’S LAST ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT OF THE YEAR SET FOR NOVEMBER 9TH, SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS ON TAP FOR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, will host its final Electronics Recycling Event of 2024 on Saturday, November 9th. Appointments are required and may be made online via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov now or by telephone at (706) 291-5266 starting on October 28th. Electronic items typically gathered include computers, televisions, recorders,…… read more »
DISCOVER THE STORIES OF ROME’S PAST: WHERE ROMANS REST – MYRTLE HILL CEMETERY TOURS
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is thrilled to announce the annual Where Romans Rest: Myrtle Hill Cemetery Tours on Sunday, November 3. Guided tours will depart at 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM from the Myrtle Hill Cemetery Main Gates on Myrtle Street. Each year, this…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS: BLOOD DONORS VITAL IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE IMPACT
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply…… read more »
‘FALL INTO QUILTS’ AT THE VANN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 23RD
Media release from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site: Saturday, November 23rd, the Vann House Quilters will be hosting our annual Quilting Bee to continue working on their Dresden Flower quilt. Bring the family to see the antique quilt exhibit inside the house, and then join us for pressing cider apples in the Cherokee…… read more »
AAA TO RAISE AWARENESS DURING NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 20-26
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Driving is an important and exciting rite of passage for teens. It is also one of the riskiest activities in which they can engage. That is why AAA-The Auto Club Group is teaming up with community partners this fall to support National Teen Driver Safety Week,…… read more »
EARLY VOTING BEGINS IN NOVEMBER 5TH GENERAL ELECTION
Advance in-person voting in the November 5th general election begins today and continues through Friday, November 1st. Here are important details for local voters from Floyd County Elections and Voter Registration – EARLY VOTING IN-PERSON (WEEKDAYS) Tuesday, October 15 through Friday, November 17:30AM to 5:30PMTHREE Locations: Elections Office, Anthony Recreation Center, Thorton Recreation Center SATURDAY VOTING…… read more »
HISTORIC DESOTO THEATRE FOUNDATION INVITES FAMILIES TO DINO-LIGHT, A GLOW-IN-THE-DARK ADVENTURE BY LIGHTWIRE THEATRE
The Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation invites local families to Dino-Light, a glow-in-the-dark adventure by Lightwire Theatre slated for the afternoon of Sunday, October 27th at 3 pm at the DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Leanne Cook, President of the HDTF Board of Directors, says that everyone, especially kids, will be enthralled by this production. She…… read more »
ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND GEORGIA POWER TO SPONSOR FREE FILM SCREENING THIS SATURDAY
Media release from the Rome International Film Festival: RIFF and GA Power have teamed up with South Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts to bring a very special documentary about the power of dance to lift homeless children and youth out of trauma. The film, entitled “LIFT”, is free, and will be shown…… read more »
THE SURGERY CENTER OF ROME HONORED WITH 2024 PATIENT EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is thrilled to announce that the Surgery Center of Rome has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Patient Experience Excellence Award: Ambulatory Surgery Top Quartile Performance in Likelihood to Recommend. The 2024 Patient Experience Excellence Award is given by AdventHealth and celebrates the team’s outstanding achievements in patient…… read more »