The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Find a link to their agenda for the evening, as well as a live stream of the meeting, at www.romega.us.…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
GEORGIA RED CROSS OFFERS TIPS TO AVOID A COOKING FIRE THIS THANKSGIVING
(Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia): As we head toward Thanksgiving, the Georgia Red Cross urges families across the state to enjoy a safe and happy holiday by brushing up on home fire safety. Along with turkey and togetherness, this is also a time of year when we see a big spike…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: STAY HEALTHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Georgians that holiday gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors make it easier for germs to spread, especially those that cause flu, COVID, and RSV. Vaccination is the most important step you can take to protect yourself and your loved…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS DROP SUNDAY ROAD MATCH TO ARIZONA CARDINALS, THIRD STRAIGHT LOSS FOR THE FALCONS
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Arizona Cardinals by 25-23 in NFL action at Glendale, Arizona on Sunday afternoon. That marked the third consecutive loss for the Falcons, who are now 4-6 on the 2023 regular season and in third place of the NFC South. The Cardinals snapped a six-game losing streak. The Falcons have…… read more »
GIVE THE GIFT OF THE OUTDOORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FROM GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES
This is a time of year that some people are getting a head start on Christmas shopping. Here is a suggestion for holiday shoppers – give the gift of the outdoors from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, enthuses that options include gift cards, annual passes, Georgia State Parks Passports,…… read more »
RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT THE CHIEF VANN HOUSE
(Media release from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site): Candlelight Tours will be hosted by the Chief Vann House State Historic Site in Chatsworth, GA during the second weekend of December, Friday the 8th and Saturday the 9th, 5 – 9 p.m. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy your experience. No reservations are needed for this…… read more »
DARLINGTON SCHOOL NOMINATES SEVEN FOR GOVERNOR’S HONORS PROGRAM
(Media release from Darlington School): The following students have been nominated by Darlington School for the Governor’s Honors Program in the areas noted: Kathleen Hwang – Visual ArtsLillian Baggett – ScienceKensie Waller – DanceLinda Pan – MusicHayes Parsa – Computer ScienceBrecken Laliberte – ScienceKines Smith – Science “We are proud of all of our students who expressed interest…… read more »
GNTC BASIC POST CERTIFICATION CLASS GRADUATION HELD OCTOBER 26TH
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on Oct. 26 to honor 16 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class BPC1 #2023-05. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PHYSICIAN SPECIALIZES IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Joshua Herndon, M.D., treats adult patients of all ages at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Medicine in Summerville. He has a passion for internal medicine and treating older patients. “I think being from a small town and actually coming from a blue-collar family allows me to interact with my…… read more »
IT’S PLAYOFF TIME FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
Area high school football teams are bound for the first round of the GHSA state playoffs this weekend. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers hit the road to face Whitefield Academy in a Class A Division 1 showdown. Wayne Groves, Darlington’s head football…… read more »