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RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK REMAINS OPEN FOR HOLIDAY FUN THROUGH MID JANUARY

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 »

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 »

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ARMUCHEE HIGH SCHOOL’S SHANE ARP NAMED FALL 2024 GEORGIA ATHLETIC DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION REGION 7A-D1 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

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 »

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