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GEORGIA STATE PARKS TO OFFER 70+ RANGER-LED ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

GEORGIA STATE PARKS TO OFFER 70+ RANGER-LED ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: All across the country, people can welcome 2025 with an inspirational “First Day Hike” on New Year’s Day. Georgia’s State Park and Historic Site rangers are offering more than 70 guided adventures where participants can connect with friends, family and the great outdoors. Visitors can choose from a…read more »

ROME TURKEY TROT HAS RECORD-BREAKING TURNOUT FOR A FIRST YEAR EVENT

ROME TURKEY TROT HAS RECORD-BREAKING TURNOUT FOR A FIRST YEAR EVENT

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: Runners, walkers and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving morning for the inaugural Rome Turkey Trot 5K & 3K Feel Whole Stroll at AdventHealth Stadium. The event garnered a significant turnout with 562 participants, including 87 same-day registrations. This event was established and coordinated by AdventHealth Redmond, TRED (Trails for Recreation and…read more »

HISTORIC COLLEGE HEIGHTS OPENS ITS DOORS FOR HOLIDAY HOME TOUR THIS SATURDAY

HISTORIC COLLEGE HEIGHTS OPENS ITS DOORS FOR HOLIDAY HOME TOUR THIS SATURDAY

Media release from the Rome Area Heritage Foundation: The Rome Area Heritage Foundation (RAHF) and MSP Attorneys will host the fifth annual #ThisPlaceMatters Historic Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the College Heights Historic District. This year’s tour will feature five residences showcasing a wide range of architecture and…read more »

TWENTY ROME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR’S HONORS

Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School has released the names of 20 students who have been nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program. These students are: Sarah Reeves, World Languages French Kamran Bawa, Science – Chemistry Lucy Johnson, Dance Nina Mayer, Communicative Arts Eliza Esme, Music – Voice Alto Yash Garg,…read more »

ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR TONIGHT

ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR TONIGHT

The Rome Christmas Parade is set for tonight at 7 pm in downtown Rome! The 2024 theme is “A CHRISTmas Carol”. Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer, co-founders of Restoration Rome, will be the Grand Marshals. For additional information, visit www.romechristmasparade.com.read more »

WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA 2025 SET FOR OCTOBER 17-19, HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE FRIDAY EVENING TWILIGHT SHOW AND SATURDAY/SUNDAY PERFORMANCES FROM U.S. NAVY’S BLUE ANGELS

WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA 2025 SET FOR OCTOBER 17-19, HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE FRIDAY EVENING TWILIGHT SHOW AND SATURDAY/SUNDAY PERFORMANCES FROM U.S. NAVY’S BLUE ANGELS

Is there someone that loves air shows on your Christmas shopping list? Here is a great gift idea – tickets to the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show! The big event will be held at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport from Friday, October 17th through Sunday, October 19th. The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will will…read more »

EXCHANGE MEMBERS “SOCK IT TO ‘EM”

EXCHANGE MEMBERS “SOCK IT TO ‘EM”

Media release from the Exchange Club of Rome, GA: For the second year in a row, the members of the Exchange Club of Rome have adopted the presentation of socks to those in need as the cold winter months approach. This year the Exchange members presented 901 pairs of socks consisting of men’s socks going…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN BUS

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIOSCREEN BUS

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm, Monday, Dec. 9. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entrance of AdventHealth Redmond. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. This…read more »

LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HEATING NOW OPEN

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 »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE COOLED OVER THE PAST WEEK AS THE WEATHER TURNED COLD

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 »