Category Archives: Local News
“PROTECT THOSE WHO PROTECT YOU”: GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SPARKS A CALL TO ACTION DURING CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety):Mark your calendars for November 13-17, as the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) joins forces with the national Crash Responde...
Nov 14, 2023
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED FIVE CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average continues a downward trend at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2....
Nov 12, 2023
AAA PROJECTS THAT 55.4 MILLION AMERICANS WILL TRAVEL FOR THANKSGIVING 2023
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year's Thanksgiving forecast ...
Nov 12, 2023
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 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Find a link to the...
Nov 12, 2023
GEORGIA RED CROSS OFFERS TIPS TO AVOID A COOKING FIRE THIS THANKSGIVING
(Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia):As we head toward Thanksgiving, the Georgia Red Cross urges families across the state to enjoy a safe and happy holiday by brushing up on h...
Nov 12, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: STAY HEALTHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health):The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Georgians that holiday gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors make it...
Nov 12, 2023
ROBINSON LOOKS FORWARD TO SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE ROME CITY COMMISSION
Wayne Robinson looks forward to serving the citizens of Rome, Georgia as a member of the Rome City Commission.Robinson, a local builder and developer, was elected to serve in Ward 3 of the Commission ...
Nov 09, 2023
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH IS VETERANS DAY; EVENTS WILL BE HELD TO HONOR VETERANS IN ROME AND CAVE SPRING
The American Legion Post 5 invites the public to their Veterans Day Program scheduled for this Saturday, November 11th at 11 am at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. This program will be held by the Tomb of the Kn...
Nov 09, 2023
HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN IN SUMMERVILLE WILL HOST A FALL BLUEGRASS PARTY THIS SATURDAY
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, will host a Fall Bluegrass Party this Saturday, November 11th from 4 pm until 7 pm.Jessee and the Boys will perform at th...
Nov 09, 2023
GOVERNOR KEMP RENEWS STATE OF EMERGENCY, EXTENDING STATE GAS TAX SUSPENSION
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced he issued an executive order extending the State of Emergency due to ongoing high prices and uncert...
Nov 09, 2023
