(Media release from New Echota State Historic Site): Join New Echota State Historic Site in Calhoun, GA on Saturday, June 29th from 10 am to 12 pm for outdoor flint knapping demonstrations! During the demonstrations, visitors will learn about different tools and methods that ancient societies across the world have used to create flint points…… read more »
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FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES TO CONTINUE WITH JULY 5TH PERFORMANCE ON THE TOWN GREEN IN DOWNTOWN ROME
The ’24 First Friday concert series will roll into Independence Day weekend with a free performance on the Town Green in downtown Rome on the night of Friday, July 5th at 7 pm. Carl and the Floorwalkers will be the opener, and the Georgia Thunderbolts will be the headliner. Aundi Lesley, Director of the Rome…… read more »
FCPD MOURNS PASSING OF K9 BLAZE
(From the Floyd County, GA Police Department): K9 Lieutenant Blaze April 14, 2013 – June 24, 2024 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loyal Officer and companion K9 Lieutenant Blaze. She was a longtime Veteran of the Rome-Floyd Special Operations Group, serving our region diligently as an Explosives Detection K9…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week on July 8-12 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all incoming students during Free Application Week. The admissions deadline for the fall semester…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES EXPANDS OUTDOORS BEYOND BARRIERS INITIATIVE – ENHANCING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES FOR ALL VISITORS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Following the successful introduction of 11 all-terrain wheelchairs in 2022, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are proud to announce an expansion of their comprehensive outdoor accessibility program Outdoors Beyond Barriers. This initiative aims to grow accessibility options across…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS: BE A POWERFUL FORCE FOR GOOD THIS SUMMER
(Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region): As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood or platelets now and in the weeks to come. You can be the difference between someone’s storm and their sunshine.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DIPPED TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average continues to drop at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 3 cents less…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »
LINDALE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FESTIVAL SET FOR JUNE 29TH
Restoration Lindale, Inc. will host the Lindale Independence Day Celebration Festival, Parade, and Car Show on Saturday June 29th from 9 am to 1 pm. According to event organizers – The festival will be held from 9 am to 1 pm behind the Gilbreath Gymnasium in the field under the oak trees. Attendees may enjoy…… read more »
HIBBERTS RECOGNIZED WITH DAISY AWARD
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Meagan Hibberts, RN, has been named AdventHealth Redmond’s latest DAISY Award recipient. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the extraordinary tasks nurses perform every day. Hibberts, an inpatient rebab nurse at AdventHealth Redmond, was nominated by two coworkers who said the following: “Meagan cares deeply about…… read more »