The community is invited to a preview of the Floyd County Teen Maze set for Tuesday, September 5th from 6 pm until 7 pm in the main gym of Georgia Highlands College’s Rome campus, 3175 Cedartown Highway in Rome. The Teen Maze, presented annually by the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth, is geared…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP ISSUES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR ALL OF GEORGIA IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE IDALIA
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency order for all of Georgia in preparation for Hurricane Idalia’s anticipated impact later this week. Currently, the storm system is expected to move through the state Wednesday, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds throughout Southeast…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY AND GI LAB IN ROME GRANTED RENEWED RECOGNITION BY LEADING GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICINE SOCIETY FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recently granted a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety to Harbin Clinic Gastroenterology Endoscopy & GI Lab in Rome, as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy in all settings where it is practiced…… read more »
TERRI KIRBY JOINS GNTC FOUNDATION’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation announces the appointment of Terri Kirby to the GNTC Foundation Board of Trustees. Kirby is the strategic planning specialist at Emerald Carpets in Dalton. During her time at Emerald Carpets, she set-up facilities in Las Vegas for the company’s west coast business…… read more »
THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA TO HOST BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY ON SEPTEMBER 9TH
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA will host a benefit concert featuring The Collingsworth Family on the evening of Saturday, September 9th at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. Tickets are $30.00 for General Admission and $45.00 for Artists Circle. They can be purchased at iTickets.com or from The Salvation Army in Rome Georgia…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES PICK UP TUESDAY NIGHT WIN IN DENVER, COLORADO OVER THE ROCKIES
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set at Coors Field out in Denver, Colorado. That allowed Atlanta to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Marcell Ozuna got the Braves on the board with a home run to lead off the top of…… read more »
ROME BRAVES OPEN SERIES IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC WITH WIN OVER THE DASH
The Rome Braves opened a six-game set in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a 3-2 victory over the Dash on Tuesday night. That marked the Braves’ third straight win. They will face the Dash again tonight at 7 pm. Rome’s series at Winston-Salem continues through Sunday. The team will be back on their home field next…… read more »
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK THREE OF THE 2023 REGULAR SEASON
This is week three of the 2023 regular season for area high school football teams. WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers hit the road to take on the Christian Heritage Lions. In other week three match-ups: Gordon Central Warriors @ Coosa Eagles Chattooga…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: GSP TROOPERS AND MCCD OFFICERS TO CONDUCT HIGH VISIBILITY PATROLS THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): As summer comes to an end and thousands of Georgians hit the road to celebrate the Labor Day holiday, the Georgia Department of Public Safety reminds motorists that Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) officers will conduct highly visible patrols on…… read more »
CHIAHA GUILD ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE ARTS EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
(Media release from the Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts): The Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts is pleased to announce the return of the Arts Education Grant Program. The application is available for K-12 public and private schools and nonprofit organizations in Floyd County. Grant money will be awarded for projects that improve and…… read more »