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WE CARE VET FAIR NORTHWEST GEORGIA SET FOR AUGUST 19TH

WE CARE VET FAIR NORTHWEST GEORGIA SET FOR AUGUST 19TH

We Care Vet Fair Northwest Georgia will take place next Tuesday, August 19th from 8:30 am until 4 pm at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. Those in attendance will have the chance to get information about veterans benefits, legal services, healthcare and mental health resources, and more. Sarah Williams, Sales and Marketing Assistant…read more »

DR. JACOB COLLIER RETURNS TO HOMETOWN TO PROVIDE CARE

DR. JACOB COLLIER RETURNS TO HOMETOWN TO PROVIDE CARE

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: JoiningAtrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine & Pediatrics Polk is a homecoming for Dr. Jacob Collier, who is happy to be treating patients in Cedartown, where he grew up. “It was my goal to be back and be able to serve Cedartown. So, it’s been a blessing to…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE SLIPPED A CENT OVER THE PAST WEEK

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE SLIPPED A CENT OVER THE PAST WEEK

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreases slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than it was a week ago, 1 cent lower than…read more »

ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: CHILI-FEST 2025 SET FOR OCTOBER 25TH

ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: CHILI-FEST 2025 SET FOR OCTOBER 25TH

Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes and the coveted championship belt at the 2025 Chili-Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power set for Saturday, October 25 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is now open…read more »

ROME CITY SCHOOLS SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN SEVERAL AREAS IN MILESTONES TESTING

ROME CITY SCHOOLS SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN SEVERAL AREAS IN MILESTONES TESTING

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools students showed growth in Math and English Language Arts as well as Social Studies and Science Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests, with significant gains in some grades and subjects. The test results are for the most recent school year, 2024-2025. “We continue to see…read more »