Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: It’s been 30 years since the iconic showFRIENDS first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood or platelet donation. Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can…… read more »
Rome and Floyd County thanked and celebrated veterans of the United States Armed Forces with Veterans Day events on Monday. The Exchange Club of Rome led veterans, marching bands, and others in a Veterans Day Parade down Broad Street. It led to the Veterans Day Program hosted by the American Legion Post 5 at Myrtle…… read more »
Media release from Berry College: The Berry College Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as its ninth president, effective July 1, 2025. Mazumder currently serves at Baylor University in Texas as the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the nationally ranked Hankamer School of Business. Before assuming his role at Baylor in 2021, Mazumder…… read more »
Visitors to Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are currently enjoying Fall color, and that leaf peeping will soon be followed by holiday activities. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, encourages Georgians to check out www.gastateparks.org to view the list of upcoming holiday programs and to learn about accommodations for those who want to host their…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Waterfowl hunters can head to their favorite hunting ground for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Sat., Nov. 23, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Youth, active military and veterans should take note of an early hunt…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 21 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last…… read more »
This is Veterans Day, a day to honor the men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. A Veterans Day Parade will be hosted by the Exchange Club of Rome today at 9:30 am down Broad Street. All local veterans are invited to participate, according to organizer Bill King. The parade will…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will host the last event in the year-long celebration of its 40th anniversary on Saturday, November 30th. The public is invited to attend a free screening of the holiday classic ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ at the Rome City Auditorium, 601 Broad Street. Doors will open at 1 pm and…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of October totaled $2.53 billion, for a decrease of $89.7 million, or 3.4 percent, compared to FY 2024 when net tax collections totaled $2.62 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled almost $10.64…… read more »