(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): The Georgia gas price average is expected to continue its downward trend during the week. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 20 cents more than a month ago, and 24…… read more »
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NORTHWEST GEORGIA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO TO BE HOSTED BY ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond):To kick off the new year and inspire people living in Northwest Georgia to take charge of their health, AdventHealth Redmond, together with local health and wellness vendors, presents the NWGA Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, January 6 from 10 am to 2 pm.This free health-focused event, held at Courtyard…… read more »
KING CELEBRATION SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2024
Rome’s MLK Commission invites the public to a host of events to celebrate the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. starting on Friday, January 12th and continuing through Monday, January 15th (which would have been King’s birthday). Here’s the slate of activities, courtesy of the Commission: FRIDAY January 12,…… read more »
DARLINGTON ALUM TO MAKE PRESENTATION ‘GEORGIA’S MUSIC TRADITION CONTINUES’ AT THE GEORGIA ARCHIVE ON JANUARY 12TH
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, Georgia’s Music Tradition Continues by Jeremy Powell, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, January 12th from noon to 1 pm at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA. The Lunch and Learn presentation is free, and no registration…… read more »
CAVE SPRING POLAR PLUNGE SET FOR JANUARY 1ST
The Cave Spring Historical Society will welcome 2024 with the annual Cave Spring Polar Plunge on Monday, January 1st. Participants will jump into the chilly waters of Rolater Lake at 12 pm. The cost to take the plunge is $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. Get more information and find…… read more »
LOOK UP THIS SUNDAY EVENING, ROMANS! ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION WILL WELCOME 2024 WITH NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): More than 800 colorful blasts will light the sky to usher in 2024 as Atrium Health Floyd will again sponsor the New Year’s Eve Fireworks show on Sunday, Dec. 31. The roughly 15-minute event organized by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will be launched from the top of Jackson…… read more »
REMINDER – AAA’S TOW-TO-GO AVAILABLE THROUGH 6 AM ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 2ND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA is working to keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. The Auto Club Group has activated its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states. “If you’re faced with the decision of driving impaired, put down those keys and pick up the phone…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATES FOR ROME, NWGA DROP HEADING INTO THE NEW YEAR
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8 percent in November, down five-tenths of a percent from the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 2.8 percent. “As we prepare to ring in a new year, Georgia’s future is bright,…… read more »
TAKE A ‘FIRST DAY HIKE’ ON NEW YEAR’S DAY – GEORGIA STATE PARKS TO OFFER DOZENS OF RANGER-LED ADVENTURES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Get an inspirational start to 2024 by joining the “First Day Hikes” movement on New Year’s Day. Rangers at more than 40 Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are offering guided adventures where you can connect with friends, family and the great outdoors. Hikers can choose…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION APPROVES EXEMPTION FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE TO ALLOW ROME BUSINESSES THAT SELL ALCOHOL WITHOUT FOOD THE ABILITY TO OPERATE THIS SUNDAY
(From the City of Rome, GA – Government): State Law requires that businesses who sell alcohol without food, cannot sell on Sunday (the state mandates a food to drink ratio to serve beer, wine or liquor on Sunday); but the state does allow municipalities to designate one single Sunday each year to permit these businesses…… read more »