The November 4th municipal general/special election is on the books. Voters in the City of Rome, GA elected Elaina Beeman (incumbent), Jill Fisher, and Vic Hixon to serve Ward 2 of the Rome City Commission. Incumbents Toni Blanchard, Pascha N. Burge, Will Byington, Faith Collins, and Alvin Jackson Sr. were elected to continue their service…… read more »
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ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET THIS WEEK
The 22nd annual Rome International Film Festival is slated for this week in Rome, GA. Leanne Cook, Executive Director, enthuses that there will be something for everyone. A variety of passes are available. RIFF 2025 will offer a screening of the Ken Burns documentary film “The American Revolution”, which will be accompanied by a panel…… read more »
READ ACROSS ROME BRINGS LOVE OF READING TO STUDENTS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: A kindergarten class at Main Elementary heard all about Zara the Zebra. Another class puzzled over why a pumpkin was blue. And another wondered how a seed managed to grow so big. As guest readers opened books for kindergarten classes in all of Rome City Schools’ elementary schools…… read more »
GNTC HOSTS 2025 AVIATION CAREER DAY
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: About three dozen students and alumni attended GNTC’s recent 2025 Aviation Career Day. Current students and graduates of GNTC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology and Aviation Maintenance Technician programs participated in the event at GNTC’s Aviation Training Center at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome. The event enabled…… read more »
BERRY COLLEGE NAMED TO WSJ/2026 BEST COLLEGES IN AMERICA
Media release from Berry College, written by Student Public Relations Associate Emma-Louise Ramus: Berry College has been recognized in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings,which focus on how well colleges set their graduates up for financial success The rankings of 584 eligible schools, developed in collaboration with research partners…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS GETTING READY FOR SHERIFF SANTA
The holiday season is approaching, and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is getting ready for Sheriff Santa. Sheriff Santa teams with Toys for Tots to provide Christmas gifts for local youth and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation to make the holidays brighter for seniors, according to Sheriff Dave Roberson. The community has been very supportive of…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT ENCOURAGES VETERANS TO RECORD THEIR DD-214
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Clerk of Superior Court: In recognition of Veterans Day, the Floyd County Clerk of Superior Court Mary Hardin Thornton is encouraging all veterans from every branch of military service to ensure their DD-214 is recorded at the courthouse. The DD-214, issued by the Department of Defense upon discharge…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH TO HOST VETERANS DAY EVENTS ACROSS NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: This Veterans Day, November 11, AdventHealth will give thanks to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by offering free meals at several community locations. Veterans are invited to join us at the following times and places: Bojangles, Chatsworth | 7:00 am to 9:00 am Chick-fil-A,…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME FILM & ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCE INVITES THE PUBLIC TO FREE WORKSHOP: “BREAKING INTO ACTING IN GEORGIA”
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Film & Entertainment Alliance: Georgia’s Rome Film & Entertainment Alliance is hosting a free educational workshop, Breaking Into Acting in Georgia, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at PAM Studios, located at 512 Broad Street, Rome, GA. This exciting event will feature a panel of industry professionals, including:…… read more »
DEER, DARKNESS, AND DANGER: AAA WARNS OF FALL’S HIDDEN TRAFFIC HAZARDS
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As autumn settles in, AAA urges Georgia drivers to stay alert for seasonal traffic hazards that can make roads more dangerous. “From unpredictable weather to increased wildlife activity, fall presents unique challenges that demand extra caution,” said Montrae Waiters, Spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club…… read more »