Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority: The Rome Floyd Chamber and the Downtown Development Authority of Rome are thrilled to announce a new initiative designed especially for students: the College Student Discount Program. This program offers exclusive discounts from local businesses specifically for students from Berry College, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Northwestern…… read more »
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ROME HIGH SCHOOL WINS ONE ACT PLAY COMPETITION REGION TITLE
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School’s One Act Play, “Shuddersome: Tales of Poe”, scared the competition on Saturday as the cast and crew captured the Region 5-5A Title and booked a spot in the upcoming Class 5A State Championships. “I am so humbled to be part of these young people’s lives.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED SLIGHTLY IN THE PAST WEEK
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 $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 6 cents less than last year. It costs…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below:… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO KICK OFF THANKSGIVING WITH ROME TURKEY TROT
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth invites the community to kick off Thanksgiving with the Rome Turkey Trot and Feel Whole 3K Stroll on November 28, 2024, at AdventHealth Stadium. The festivities start at 9:00 AM, featuring a 5K race on a USATF-certified course, ideal for serious runners aiming to qualify for the 2025 AJC…… read more »
DR. EMILY LEGG FEATURED IN CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM FALL LECTURE SERIES ON NOVEMBER 7TH
Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home: Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home, in partnership with The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation will continue the Fall Lecture Series with Dr. Emily Legg on November 7th beginning at 7pm in McAllister Hall Auditorium located at Berry College. Presented by Dr. Emily Legg, “Learned Women: Sophia Sawyer, the Fayetteville Female…… read more »
GNTC’S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM CHANGES GRADUATE’S OUTLOOK
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: A Sylvania woman’s outlook on education changed after she received her High School Equivalency at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Elizabeth Foldes said she and her family moved frequently during her childhood because her father’s job setting up publishing equipment required relocating every two years throughout Georgia. She…… read more »
EARLY VOTING TO BE OFFERED OVER THE WEEKEND IN THE NOVEMBER 5TH GENERAL ELECTION
Those unable to vote on a weekday will have opportunities to cast an advance in-person ballot in the November 5th general election over the weekend. Early voting will be offered on Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm and on Sunday from 1 pm until 5 pm at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONER SCOTTY HANCOCK RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN LIFELONG LEARNING ACADEMY
Media release from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG): The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s Counties) awarded county officials with certificates for completing requirements in the ACCG Lifelong Learning Academy. Recipients were presented with their achievement certificates during the 2024 ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference at The Classic Center in Athens-Clarke County. Hancock…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON OCTOBER 29TH TO HONOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES’ YEARS OF SERVICE
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the County Administration Building located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is for employee years of service recognition. The meeting is…… read more »