Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that the application period for this winter’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for heating began Monday for individuals ages 65 years and older, and medically homebound households. All other eligible Georgians who wish to apply can schedule…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE COOLED OVER THE PAST WEEK AS THE WEATHER TURNED COLD
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average cools off slowly at the pumps as the weather turns cold. Georgians pay an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 5 cents less than last year. It costs…… read more »
HOLIDAY CALENDAR FOR CAVE SPRING, GA: SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY SET FOR THIS WEEKEND, CAVE SPRING CHRISTMAS PARADE ON TAP FOR DECEMBER 14TH
The 21st annual Small Town Christmas in the Country will take place this weekend at Rolater Park in Cave Spring. Hours will be 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 12 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Admission will be free for this rain or shine event. Over 200 vendors will sell their wares…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: PLAYTIME WITH SANTA SET FOR DECEMBER 7TH
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Join us for a festive celebration at Playtime with Santa sponsored by Coca-Cola on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. This exciting event is completely free and offers a wonderful opportunity for families to meet Santa Claus and beloved mascots from the Rome community. The day…… read more »
RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT CHIEF VANN HOUSE
Media release from Chief Vann House State Historic Site: What: Join us for Candlelight Tours at the Chief Vann House to see the Cherokee built, 1800s historical plantation house decked with boughs, bows, greenery, and other decorations inspired by a 19th century Moravian Christmas celebration. Visitors attending the event will tour the decorated house by the light…… read more »
GEMA/HS AND NWS OBSERVE WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK, DECEMBER 2-6
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in collaboration with the National Weather Service (NWS), is observing Winter Weather Preparedness Week from Dec. 2-6. During this week, Georgians are encouraged to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a family…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME SEEKS VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN
If you see the Salvation Army’s bell ringers in front of local stores over the holidays, make sure to drop some change in their kettles. The Salvation Army of Rome’s annual Red Kettle Campaign is underway through Christmas Eve. Proceeds will go towards the non-profit’s operating expenses throughout the year. Major Hank Harwell, Corps Officer,…… read more »
AAA ACTIVATES ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend, expecting to respond to more than 570,000 calls from drivers with car trouble. Beginning on Wednesday, The Auto Club Group will also launch its free ‘Tow to Go’ service, which is aimed at preventing impaired driving. The…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES LANE CLOSURE SUPENSIONS FOR THANKSGIVING
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roads near popular shopping areas from 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov.…… read more »
GEORGIA HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY: THANKFUL FOR DEER HARVEST? CONSIDER DONATING NEXT DEER
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry (GHFTH) program gives hunters a great way to participate in getting venison, the ultimate high-protein, low-fat, organic meat, to those less fortunate. “There are a couple of months left in the deer season; if you’ve filled your freezer, you don’t…… read more »