Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: The American Red Cross of Georgia is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters. Deadly storms and floods, raging fires and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and intense due to the climate crisis and families…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Chamber has planned a Workforce Expo and Job Fair for Tuesday, September 10th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm at the Forum River Center. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that there will be a traditional job fair at the event, along with an opportunity for local students to explore career opportunities in…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: As the Labor Day holiday approaches, thousands of Georgians will hit the road to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds motorists that Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Officers with the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD)…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Film and Entertainment Alliance is thrilled to announce an upcoming Film Workshop, inviting the public to dive deep into the world of film production. This valuable event will take place on Thursday, October 24, from 9 am to 11 am at the Forum…… read more »
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 2024 Chili-Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power set for Saturday, November 2 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is now open…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Dr. Robert Holcombe is retiring on Aug. 30 after providing care for more than three decades, mainly treating patients at Atrium Health Floyd Urgent Care in Rome. While urgent care settings often provide challenges for physicians, who might never build a connection with patients, Holcombe said that is not…… read more »
Four more classes remain for the year 2024 in the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency’s SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy. The public is invited to attend the classes, which are now held monthly in the Emergency Operations Center located at 407 East 12th Street in Rome, GA. Human Trafficking and Gang Awareness will be topics of…… read more »
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre will host auditions for the upcoming production of Disney’s Mary Poppins, September 3-5, 2024. Mary Poppins is the story of the Banks family who live in a big house in London on Cherry Lane. The children, Jane and Michael, are out of control and in need of a new…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Calling all eager-to-learn women interested in furthering their awareness of outdoor activities! The 13th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop, scheduled for November 1-3, 2024, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, provides a practical introduction to a wide variety of outdoor recreational skills and activities,…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states (see…… read more »