A little more than a month remains in the 2022-2023 school year for students in Rome and Floyd County. Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County is reflecting on its successes of this year and making plans for next year. Gregory Wooten, CIS Executive Director, says that his organization remains in search of new mentors and…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
ROME-FLOYD PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES 3RD ANNUAL JANE’S WALK TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY 6TH
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The Rome-Floyd Planning Department is excited to host the 3rd Annual Jane’s Walk on Saturday, May 6 at 9:00 a.m. Jane’s Walk is a volunteer-led celebration of urban life inspired by Jane Jacobs and provides an opportunity for residents to gather, learn, and share their love for Rome. Rome-Floyd…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION URGES FAMILIES TO SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER CAMPS
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Warmer temperatures and the calendar moving to mid-April let everyone know that summer isn’t too far away. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation and its partners are offering several camps this summer where kids can enjoy a slew of fun activities and sports. Registration is now open for Kid VS…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT GEORGIA AGRICULTURE
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday signed two bills that strengthen Georgia’s No. 1 industry at a ceremony in Bainbridge, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, members of the General Assembly, and leaders from the state’s agriculture community. HB 545, carried by Rep.…… read more »
SPLOST CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO MEET THURSDAY
(From Floyd County, GA): The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet Thursday, April 20, 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 EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO EIGHT STRAIGHT WITH 8-1 VICTORY IN SAN DIEGO OVER PADRES
The Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 8-1 late Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set out in San Diego, CA. That allowed the Braves to take a 2-0 lead in the series and extend their latest winning streak to eight straight games. The Braves jumped on the board in the…… read more »
MCHUGH MAKES REHAB APPEARANCE IN ROME, BRAVES DROP SERIES OPENER TO HUDSON VALLEY
(Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves returned home to AdventHealth Stadium on Tuesday, welcoming the Hudson Valley Renegades to town. The Braves would jump out to an early two to nothing lead thanks to Drake Baldwin’s first home run of the season, but Hudson Valley’s offense would be too much for Rome’s…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS FALL TO 0-2 IN PLAYOFF SERIES AGAINST BOSTON CELTICS
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Boston Celtics 119-106 on Tuesday evening in Game Two of their first round in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. It allowed Boston to take a 2-0 lead in the best of seven set. The series heads to Atlanta for Game Three on Friday…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO HOST SESSION FOR MEMBERS ON ‘PREPARING YOUR BUSINESS FOR A NATURAL DISASTER’
The Rome-Floyd Chamber wants to help prepare member businesses for the unexpected during an informative session on Preparing Your Business For A Natural Disaster set for next Tuesday, April 25th from 9 am to 10:30 am at the Chamber on Riverside Parkway. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that the Chamber is partnering with Georgia…… read more »
REPRESENTATIVE KATIE DEMPSEY COMMENDS GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP FOR SIGNING LEGISLATION TO TRAIN SCHOOL NURSES, EMPLOYEES ON SEIZURE PROTOCOLS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, commends Governor Brian Kemp for signing Senate Bill 45, A.J.’s Law, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Savannah. Sponsored in the House by Rep. Dempsey, SB 45 seeks to provide better…… read more »