(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame seeks nominations of qualified athletes, coaches, administrators and more for possible inclusion in the next Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame induction class. The hall of fame recognizes individuals who have given tremendously of their time and talents. Those who receive hall of…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THE ROME CELEBRITY DANCE CHALLENGE
(Media release from the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia): Tickets for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. are now available at www.romecelebritydancechallenge.com. Doors to the Rome City Auditorium will open at 6 p.m. Patron tickets, available for $125 each, include admission to the pre-event patron party at Broad…… read more »
ELEVATION HOUSE KICKS OFF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WITH INAUGURAL EVENT
(Media release from Elevation House): The month of May has arrived and with it comes an important piece of awareness. For organizations like Elevation House, Rome/Floyd’s mental health clubhouse, Mental Health Awareness is a daily consideration as they walk (and work) alongside their members in their recovery journeys. As Elevation House works their mission to…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION SPONSORED BY SENATOR CHUCK HUFSTETLER OF ROME TO SUPPORT STATE TAXPAYERS
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office): Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 56 into law on Tuesday. Sponsored by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R – Rome), this measure would require the State Revenue Commissioner to contract with the board of the Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia to offer certain county tax commissioners the…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE ACCESS, SUPPORT HEALTHCARE HEROES, AND EXPAND ASSISTANCE TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Community Health Commissioner Caylee Noggle, Department of Human Services Commissioner Candice Broce, and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Kevin Tanner, signed multiple bills today…… read more »
SPLOST CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO MEET THURSDAY
(From Floyd County, GA): The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fire Education Room located at 409 East 12th Street, Rome. The meeting is open to the public.… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN MIAMI WITH SHUT OUT WIN OVER MARLINS
The Atlanta Braves shut out the Miami Marlins 6-0 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game National League East set in Miami, Florida. Ozzie Albies got the Braves on the board with a solo home run in the top of the second inning. Atlanta added another run in the third when Eddie Rosario…… read more »
KILPATRICK HOMERS TWICE, ROME BRAVES POWER THEIR WAY PAST BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS
(Media release from the Rome Braves): Leadoff hitter Kevin Kilpatrick Jr. bookended Rome’s night offensively with two solo shots, as the Braves topped the Hot Rods in game one, 6-3. Kilpatrick wasted no time putting the Braves out in front as he clobbered a solo shot to left in the home half of the first…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: TENNIS COURT CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The Alto Park and Etowah Park tennis courts will be getting some much-needed resurfacing in May. The resurfacing will force the courts to be closed for a period of time. The Alto Park courts closed on Tuesday, May 2. The Etowah Park tennis courts are schedule to be…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF THIS YEAR’S SPECIAL TAX REFUND
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced on Monday that the first round of surplus tax refund checks have been issued to Georgia filers. These refunds are a result of House Bill 162, passed by the General Assembly and signed into law…… read more »