Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation: Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate the season at the upcoming Ridge Ferry Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 6 at Ridge Ferry Park. This festive event promises a full day of holiday cheer, featuring activities and attractions designed for families, children and visitors of all…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5 a.m.…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Archives: The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, Georgia’s Historical Recipes, by Valerie Frey, will take place on-site on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA. This event is free and open to the public, with no registration…… read more »
Many local non-profit organizations have needs and seek contributions from the public as we approach the holiday season. The Family Resource Center is happy to accept cash donations, according to Tina Bartleson, Executive Director. She adds that diapers are also needed at the center for the families that it serves. Contributions will support the FRC’s…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center & Gift Shop is pleased to announce the return of the 14th Annual Georgia’s Rome Winter Art Market, taking place December 6–7, 2025, at the Rome Civic Center. The market will be open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School has released the names of 15 students who have been nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program. These students include: “Rome High School is incredibly proud of these 15 students and the outstanding work that earned them nominations for the Governor’s Honors Program. Their dedication, talent,…… read more »
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome LIttle Theatre is thrilled to announce additional dates have been added for Lights Up! Audition Techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn essential skills that will enhance your audition experience for future productions. These workshops are an ideal lead-up to our upcoming auditions for “The SpongeBob Musical”, scheduled for…… read more »
It is time to talk turkey. If you have a turkey in the freezer and plan to cook it in the deep fryer for Thanksgiving, be sure that you thaw it out in advance of the big day in order to prevent a dangerous fire or explosion. This message is from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department.…… read more »
Media release from Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta: On Tuesday, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL) announced the planned closure of Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee, Georgia. The decision to close a camp is not made easily or quickly. Following a multi-year evaluation, a dedicated task force, comprised of board members, volunteers, staff, and current…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has been included on Military Times’s list of the 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. This list is the most trusted, comprehensive list of U.S. colleges and universities committed to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. This year’s list includes 357 institutions, marking the largest…… read more »