Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 43 cents less…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Fire Department invites locals to its 9/11 Commemorative Service slated for Wednesday, September 11th at 8:30 am at the Rome/Floyd Firefighters Memorial Plaza. Seating will be provided. The event will take place rain or shine. The Exchange Club of Rome will have its replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on display.… read more »
Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home: Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to announce the 2024 Evening at the Museum, presented by Whittington, Jones & Rudert, CPAs. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27, 2024, with tours offered both evenings. This year’s tour will focus on the history of the…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Adult Education Open House to provide an opportunity to learn more about the Adult Education programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event will take place on GNTC’s Walker County Campus at 265 Bicentennial…… read more »
Hospitality House for Women invites members of the community to save the date for special events that have been planned for this October to mark the observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Here are the details on those events from the local nonprofit: Thursday, October 3 – 1 in 3 It Could Be Me Awareness DayStand for…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) saw a 10% increase in enrollment according to the 2024 Academic Year report issued by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). GNTC officials attribute the growth in enrollment to increased numbers in Dual Enrollment programs, more effective class scheduling, targeted advertising campaigns…… read more »
Media release from Harbin Clinic: Harbin Clinic is excited to welcome Dr. Patricia Walters to Harbin Clinic Women’s Center Rome. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and she begins seeing patients on Aug. 22, 2024. Dr. Walters was drawn to obstetrics and gynecology early in her medical career and finds caring for women very fulfilling. She…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission: Georgia’s forestlands are providing greater benefits to people with the use of a somewhat surprising tool: fire. “Prescribed fire,” often referred to as “good fire,” is a technique used by knowledgeable practitioners who manage forests for good health and desired outcomes. New statistics show more prescribed fires and…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent in July, up three-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.4 percent. “With over 5 million Georgians ready to work, our mission is clear: to turn this untapped…… read more »