(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Rome Floyd Chamber is pleased to announce the graduates of Leadership Rome Class 40. Leadership Rome (LR) is Rome/Floyd County’s signature leadership program offered through the Rome Floyd Chamber. Leadership Rome is a skills-building program that aims to develop emerging community leaders while providing an educational experience emphasizing…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
AAA EXPECTS TO RESCUE OVER 483,000 STRANDED MOTORISTS OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, URGES DRIVERS TO GET A VEHICLE INSPECTION BEFORE HITTING THE ROAD
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Over 1.1 million Georgians are forecast to take a road trip for Memorial Day. Unfortunately, thousands of them will experience car trouble. Nationwide, AAA expects to rescue more than 483,000 stranded motorists, during the holiday weekend. The three most common reasons are flat tires, dead batteries,…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO PRESENT LUNCH AND LEARN ABOUT NATIONAL CEMETERIES ON JUNE 9TH
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, “Our National Cemeteries: In Georgia, Across the Nation, and Around the World,” by Jamie Mitchum, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, June 9, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, Ga. The Lunch and Learn presentation…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP NATIONAL LEAGUE SERIES OPENER TO LOS ANGELES DODGERS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 on Monday night in the first outing of a three-game National League set at Truist Park. Things initially looked hopeful for the Braves as they scored four runs during the bottom of the first inning, thanks in part to a three-run homer from Eddie Rosario.…… read more »
THE ROME BRAVES ARE BACK HOME
The Rome Braves will be back on their home field tonight to begin a seven-game series versus the Greenville Drive. The first pitch is set for 7 pm. For tickets and more information, visit www.romebraves.com. Rome had the day off Monday. Prior to that, they took five of six games up in Hickory, NC from…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECREASED SLIGHTLY AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average experience a modest decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
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 4 pm for an executive session. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of the meeting is also available on…… read more »
RIDGE FERRY FARMER’S MARKET RETURNS JUNE 3RD
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Farm-fresh produce, delectable baked goods, arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers and more are just a couple of weeks away, as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market is getting set to kick off the 2023 season. The first market will be on Sat., June 3 and begins at 7 a.m.…… read more »
GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER HONORED BY INCLUSION IN RUSSIAN BAN
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger today thanked Russia’s autocratic regime for including him in its ban of 500 Americans that singles out those who have spread “Russophobia” or aided Ukraine. “While I was previously unaware of my anti-Russian activities, I accept the verdict of…… read more »
REMINDER: HISTORIC EVENING AT FORT NORTON SET FOR THIS TUESDAY, MAY 23RD
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The public is invited to attend a Historic Evening at Ft. Norton. This free event was originally planned to be held in celebration of “Georgia Cities Week” in April. Due to weather, the event was postponed and has now been rescheduled for May 23, 2023 at 6:00…… read more »