Ice skating continues through mid-January at the Rink at Ridge Ferry Park, which is in the midst of its second season. The rink is a great location for birthday parties and field trips, enthuses Tyler Stinson, Special Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation.Ice skating is open to the public daily, according to Lindsey Jones,…… read more »
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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO LAUNCH NEW FUNDRAISER IN 2025 – THE LIP SYNC BATTLE, SET FOR FEBRUARY 1ST
The Family Resource Center has announced plans to launch a new fundraiser in 2025 – the Lip Sync Battle. It is scheduled for Saturday, February 1st at 7 pm at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. The event is based on the television series, according to Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director. Teams are currently…… read more »
GEORGIA DOT AWARDS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 23 projects across the state in October 2024, encompassing bridge rehabilitation, resurfacing, construction, safety improvements, and new bridge construction.The largest single investment, valued at approximately $21 million is allocated to a bridge construction project, which consist of the construction of a…… read more »
HOUSE STUDY COMMITTEE ON ALTERNATIVES TO OPIOIDS FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT, CHAIRED BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE KATIE DEMPSEY OF ROME, TO HOLD NEXT SERIES OF MEETINGS AT THE STATE CAPITOL
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives: The House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management, chaired by State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), will hold its next series of meetings on Wednesday, December 11 – Thursday, December 12, 2024, in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta. For more information…… read more »
AAA: HOW TO GET YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE HOME WITHOUT IT FA-LA-LA-YING OFF YOUR CAR
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country for the perfect Christmas tree. While finding just the right one may seem complicated – getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins. AAA urges you to have a plan to bring it…… read more »
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ATLANTA FALCONS DROP ROAD MATCH TO MINNESOTA VIKINGS, FOURTH STRAIGHT LOSS FOR ATLANTA
The Atlanta Falcons lost on the road to the Minnesota Vikings by 42-21 on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis, MN. That marked the fourth straight loss for Atlanta and the sixth win in a row for Minnesota. The Falcons are now 6-7 on the 2024 regular season and have dropped out of first place in the…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS’ WINNING STREAK ENDS AT SIX STRAIGHT WITH LOSS AT HOME TO DENVER NUGGETS
The Atlanta Hawks were defeated on their home court by the Denver Nuggets 141-111 on Sunday evening at State Farm Arena. It brought Atlanta’s longest winning streak of the year to an end at six straight games. DeAndre Hunter notched a team-high 20 points off the bench for the Hawks, who are now 13-12 on…… read more »
ARMUCHEE HIGH SCHOOL’S SHANE ARP NAMED FALL 2024 GEORGIA ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION REGION 7A-D1 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce Armuchee High School’s Shane Arp as the recipient of the Fall 2024 Georgia Athletic Directors Association’s (GADA) Athletic Director of the Year award. Rome, Ga. — Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce Armuchee High School’s Shane Arp as the…… read more »
WINTER WONDERLAND RETURNS TO ADVENT HEALTH STADIUM, HOME OF THE ROME EMPERORS
It may not be baseball season, but the Rome Emperors are in the spirit of the season – the holiday season, that is! The Emperors invite the public to the 2024 edition of Winter Wonderland at AdventHealth Stadium, open Fridays and Saturdays through December 21st and Monday and Tuesday, December 23rd and 24th. Laura Krause,…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO FIVE STRAIGHT WITH VICTORY IN MILWAUKEE OVER BUCKS
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks by a final score of 119-104 on Wednesday night in Milwaukee, WI. It was the fifth win in a row for Atlanta and marked the end of a seven-game winning streak for Milwaukee. Jalen Johnson scored a team-high 23 points and contributed 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who…… read more »