(Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority): You are invited to enjoy an evening of great music at the upcoming First Friday Concert on July 5th! Held at the Town Green, this free concert offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy downtown Rome. The lineup features Carl and The Floor Walkers kicking things off,…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 27, for students who have earned their High School Equivalency diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families from all nine…… read more »
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average continues to climb at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.31 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents more than a week ago, 6 cents less than a month ago, and 9 cents more…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): Summer in Georgia, and along with it, outdoor adventures, picnics, barbeques, and…mosquitoes! Avoiding mosquito bites protects you and your family from mosquito-borne illness and helps prevent the spread of disease in Georgia. Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Diseases that…… read more »
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful on Friday unveiled a stunning new mural on the AdventHealth ECO Greenway enriching the landscape with vibrant artistry. The mural, meticulously crafted by local artist Renee Peterson of Peachie Queen Art, was officially revealed to the public amidst a gathering of community leaders and supporters.…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Eight physicians have graduated from the Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program. The graduates are Dr. Rachael Candela, Dr. Chris Elias, Dr. Ahmed Mahmood, Dr. Kristin Ray, Dr. Luke Terry, Dr. Samuel Tweardy, Dr. Hannah Williams and Dr. Christopher Wood. Candela and Williams served as chief…… read more »
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to present the 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Lectures will focus on the Protestant missionary groups which featured prominently in the lives of the Ridge family. The third of these lectures will be Thursday, July 25 th at 7PM. This event will be…… read more »
Looking for ways to beat the heat this Summer? State parks offer beaches, pools, and even caving, enthuses Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. She recommends going for a swim at a lake beach at Red Top Mountain or Fort Mountain, or a taking a dip in the Liberty…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) was recently named by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chair of the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management. “As we have seen in recent years, Georgians have been increasingly affected by the opioid epidemic,” said…… read more »
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Ashley Hoban has been named Assistant Principal at East Central Elementary School. Hoban brings more than 15 years of experience to the role and a strong familiarity with Rome City Schools and East Central. Hoban began her teaching career in…… read more »