(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Get ready for a fun-filled day on July 4th with a full day of food, music, inflatables and more, as the 2023 Independence Day Celebration sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd takes over Ridge Ferry Park. The park opens to the public at noon with food trucks and concessions…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
RENOVATIONS COMPLETE AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE’S MCCORKLE BUILDING STUDENT HUB
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently unveiled its new student hub at the college’s Floyd Campus. Located at the McCorkle building and serving as the main entrance for the campus, the hub features a newly designed and covered brick exterior entranceway and provides a centralized location for students to access…… read more »
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE: SOUTHEASTERN MUSSEL WITH CRITICALLY LOW NUMBERS IN APALACHICOLA-CHATTAHOOCHEE-FLINT RIVER BASIN PROPOSED FOR FEDERAL PROTECTION, CRITICAL HABITAT
(Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service): An extremely rare freshwater mussel located in one of the Southeast’s most biologically diverse aquatic ecosystems is on the brink of extinction. The southern elktoe, historically found within the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee and Flint River (ACF) Basin in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, has disappeared from most of…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES OPEN ROAD TRIP WITH WIN IN PHILADELPHIA OVER THE PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves began a six-game road trip on Tuesday night with a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first match of a three-game National League East set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. It marked the seventh consecutive victory for Atlanta and the end of a six-game winning streak for Philadelphia. The…… read more »
ROME BRAVES DROP SERIES OPENER TO JERSEY SHORE IN NJ
The Rome Braves fell to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws 5-1 on Tuesday night in the first match of a six-game set in Lakewood, New Jersey. Those teams will meet again tonight at 7:05 pm. Rome will be back home next Wednesday night. For tickets and information, visit www.romebraves.com.… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT ON JULY 15TH
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host an Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, July 15th from 9 am to 1 pm at 412 Lavender Drive. Appointments are required and may be scheduled via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov. The center will start scheduling appointments by phone at (706) 291-5266 on July 3rd, says Emma Wells, the…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES LUNCH AND LEARN PRESENTATION ON ‘ROME AREA HISTORY CENTER – PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE’ SET FOR JULY 14TH
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, “Rome Area History Center – Past, Present, and Future,” by Robin Klemm, the new Outreach Archivist for the Georgia Archives, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, July 14, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, Ga.…… read more »
GA DPH SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
(Announcement from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on its Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant application for fiscal year 2023. The purpose of this public hearing is to collect public comments on the proposed work plan and deliverables of this grant. A virtual…… read more »
AAA SURVEY: 16 % OF GEORGIANS WOULD IGNORE HURRICANE EVACUATION WARNINGS, 44 % WOULD LEAVE FOR A CAT 3 OR STRONGER
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Severe weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle, and sidetrack your summer vacation. That’s why AAA is sharing its top insurance policies for Hurricane Season to help Georgians protect their property and travel plans. But first, The Auto Club Group is…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES BEGIN ROAD TRIP WITH NL EAST SERIES IN PHILADELPHIA VERSUS PHILLIES
The Atlanta Braves had Monday off and will begin a six-game road trip this evening with the first of three National League East outings in Philadelphia, PA versus the Phillies. Spencer Strider will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, while Ranger Suarez will head to the mound for Philadelphia. The first pitch is set for…… read more »