OPEN DOOR HOME SEEKS ASSISTANCE FROM THE PUBLIC TO ENSURE A MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR THE YOUTH THAT IT SERVES

December 6, 2023

‘Tis the season to give, and the Open Door Home seeks assistance from the public to give gifts and ensure a Merry Christmas for the youth that it serves.

Tracie Ball, Executive Director, encourages concerned citizens to check out the local non-profit’s social media outlets for a link to purchase items from its Amazon wish lists. All of the items purchased from the wish lists will be sent directly to ODH.

Those who prefer not to shop online may donate money to ODH that will go towards Christmas gifts. Personal hygiene items and towels are additionally sought at this time, says Ball.

ODH provides emergency/extended care to youth who have been neglected and/or abused. Information about the non-profit may also be obtained on its website at www.opendoorhome.org.

ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – SHOPPING & TROLLEY RIDES ON TAP FOR THURSDAY EVENING

December 6, 2023

Rome’s Downtown Development Authority invites the public to enjoy Rome for the Holidays this Thursday, December 7th. Select retailers will stay open late until 8 pm to accommodate local shoppers who are unable to visit during normal business hours. Trolley rides with Santa will be offered from 4 pm to 8 pm and will load…

WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA AIR SHOW TO RETURN IN 2024 AND 2025

December 6, 2023

The Wings Over North Georgia air show will be back next year! Air show officials announced on Tuesday that the F-16 Viper Demo Team will perform at the 2024 show, scheduled for October 19th and 20th. The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels will return for a third visit to Rome, GA in 2025; dates for that…

GA HOUSE SPEAKER BURNS ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT ISRAEL

December 6, 2023

(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): The Georgia House of Representatives has adopted HR 4EX, a House Resolution condemning Hamas terrorism and expressing support for the Jewish people. HR 4EX was introduced by Representative Brent Cox (R-Dawsonville) and Representative Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs). After the bipartisan adoption of HR 4EX, Speaker Jon Burns…

GEORGIA TECH FALLS TO GEORGIA IN MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

December 6, 2023

In case you missed in on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM – Georgia Tech lost to Georgia by a final score of 76-62 on Tuesday night in men’s college basketball at Athens, GA. That marked the end of a two-game winning streak for the Yellow Jackets, who are now 4-3 overall on the 2023-24 regular season.…

GOVERNOR KEMP PROPOSES ACCELERATION OF LARGEST INCOME TAX CUT IN GEORGIA’S HISTORY

December 5, 2023

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and members of the General Assembly announced on Monday their shared priority of introducing and passing legislation in the upcoming regular session of the General Assembly that will accelerate…

FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL JOIN ‘DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER’ ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN DECEMBER 14 – JANUARY 1

December 5, 2023

(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department and Governor’s Office of Highway Safety are asking everyone to make the holidays merry by making the decision to never drive after drinking. The Floyd County Police Department is joining sheriff’s offices, police departments and the Georgia State Patrol to reduce crashes,…

THE THREE RIVERS SINGERS WILL PRESENT ‘A CHRISTMAS SMORGASBORD’ ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

December 5, 2023

The Three Rivers Singers will present ‘A Christmas Smorgasbord’ with guest conductor Dr. Bryan McDonald of Shorter University on Saturday, December 16th at 4 pm at Garden Lakes Baptist Church in Rome. Virginia McChesney, President of the Three Rivers Singers, enthuses that the event will feature a smorgasbord of holiday music that attendees will want…