(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents more than a month ago, and 17 cents more than this time last year. It…… read more »
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ROME CITY COMMISSION MEETING SET FOR MONDAY
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 their agenda for the evening, as well as a live stream of the meeting, at www.romega.us.… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME’S ANNUAL CLUBS AND CLAYS TOURNAMENT RAISES OVER $53K
(Media release from the Open Door Home): The Open Door Home would like to thank sponsors and community members who made this year’s Clubs & Clays Tournament a success, raising over $53,000. Open Door Home’s largest annual fundraiser consists of a sporting clays competition, round of golf, and ball drop at the beautiful Barnsley Resort.…… read more »
GNTC HONORS FALL 2023 GRADUATES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): More than 300 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 14, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, welcomed guests, congratulated the graduates and introduced keynote speaker Allie Patnode, GNTC’s…… read more »
ANNUAL BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER SLATED FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 2024
You are enjoying your live Christmas tree now, but what do you plan to do with the tree when Christmas is over? Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful invites you to Bring One for the Chipper! The 2024 Bring One for the Chipper tree recycling event will take place on Saturday, January 6th from 10 am to 12…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION, ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD TO USHER IN 2024 WITH NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS SHOW
(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 »
JODIE BELL FNP-C JOINS ADVENT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP FAMILY MEDICINE AT TRION
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Jodie Bell, FNP-C, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Trion. Bell joins Wayne Richey, MD, J. Marc Wilder, PA-C, and the care team at AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Trion, where our clinicians provide comprehensive services and solutions that help you…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: 2023 CCRPI SHOWS IMPROVEMENT IN CONTENT MASTERY, HIGHEST SCORES IN PROGRESS AND READINESS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): View Data: To access 2023 data, visit ccrpi.gadoe.org or click here to view the data in spreadsheet form. Notes on Comparability: Some CCRPI components were not calculated in 2022 due to pandemic-related data limitations, and Readiness component scores are not comparable from 2022 to 2023. See additional details at the bottom of the…… read more »
‘DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER’ ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY THROUGH 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 to never drive after drinking. The Floyd County Police Department is joining sheriff’s offices, police departments and the Georgia State Patrol to reduce crashes,…… read more »
A DAY FULL OF HOLIDAY CHEER IN STORE FOR VISITORS TO THE RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK ON SATURDAY WITH THE ’23 CANDY CANE HUNT AND PLAYTIME WITH SANTA
A day full of holiday cheer is in store for visitors to The Rink at Ridge Ferry Park this Saturday, December 16th, courtesy of Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. The fun will begin at noon with the 2023 edition of the Candy Cane Hunt, which has been moved from the Town Green in downtown Rome to…… read more »