Category Archives: Local News
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES INCREASED FUNDING FOR CJCC’S VICTIM SERVICES GRANT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced he has directed the Office of Planning and Budget to increase funding for the Criminal Justice Coord...
Dec 08, 2023
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF RUNS FOR A FINAL WEEKEND AT THE DESOTO THEATRE
The Rome Little Theatre production of Elf, The Musical will continue this weekend for a second and final weekend at the DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Show times are 7:30 pm on Fri...
Dec 08, 2023
STARRY NIGHTS IN THE GARDEN EVENT SET FOR DECEMBER 16TH AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN IN SUMMERVILLE
(From the Paradise Garden Foundation):Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, celebrates this holiday season with traditional white lights throughout the 2.5-acr...
Dec 08, 2023
ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – SHOPPING & TROLLEY RIDES ON TAP FOR THURSDAY EVENING
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...
Dec 06, 2023
WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA AIR SHOW TO RETURN IN 2024 AND 2025
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. ...
Dec 06, 2023
GA HOUSE SPEAKER BURNS ANNOUNCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT ISRAEL
(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 p...
Dec 06, 2023
GOVERNOR KEMP PROPOSES ACCELERATION OF LARGEST INCOME TAX CUT IN GEORGIA’S HISTORY
(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 a...
Dec 04, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL JOIN ‘DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER’ ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN DECEMBER 14 – JANUARY 1
(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...
Dec 04, 2023
THE THREE RIVERS SINGERS WILL PRESENT ‘A CHRISTMAS SMORGASBORD’ ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
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 Chu...
Dec 04, 2023
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS ON DECEMBER 16TH AT RIDGE FERRY PARK
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation):Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation has three big Holiday happenings lined up for Saturday, Dec. 16 at Ridge Ferry Park.It all starts at noon with the ...
Dec 04, 2023
