(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to be cautious about eating pre-cut cantaloupe if they cannot verify its source. At least five people in Georgia have become infected with Salmonella likely due to eating the contaminated cantaloupe. Across the country, 117 people have also…… read more »
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BIDS IN FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S ‘CHRISTMAS GIFT’ SILENT AUCTION ACCEPTED THROUGH DECEMBER 16TH
(Announcement from the Friends of the Library): The Friends of the Library is offering a “Christmas Gift” Silent Auction for 2023. The five showcases contain numerous items that would make great gifts for readers of all ages! There is something for everyone. All Silent Auction items are donations from the community or library discards. For…… read more »
WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK TO BE OBSERVED DECEMBER 4TH THROUGH 8TH IN GEORGIA
The observance of Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia is slated for December 4th through 8th. It is spearheaded by the Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, is committed to keeping the public informed throughout the months of…… read more »
GEORGIA DOT AWARDS 19 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): In October 2023, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded contracts for 19 Design-Bid-Build projects, which spanned safety initiatives, bridge construction, rehabilitation, and resurfacing. One Design-Build project was also awarded in October.The largest investment, worth approximately $32 million, is a resurfacing project including 17.6 miles of milling and…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO PRESENT SEVENTH ANNUAL ‘CHRISTMAS BACK HOME’ CONCERT SERIES ON DECEMBER 8TH AND 9TH
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond is proud to present the seventh annual Christmas Back Home concert series on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 at 7 pm, hosted at the Rome City Auditorium at 601 Broad Street. Join us for a medley of classic Christmas hits with a delightful twist along with some original…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME WINTER ART MARKET SET FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT THE ROME CIVIC CENTER
The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop invites the community to the 2023 Georgia’s Rome Winter Art Market, set for Saturday and Sunday, December 2nd and 3rd at the Rome Civic Center. Hours are 10 am until 4 pm both days. Admission and parking are free. There will be more than 60 vendors at…… read more »
CAVE SPRING CHRISTMAS PARADE POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER 9TH, SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY STILL ON FOR THIS WEEKEND AT CAVE SPRING’S ROLATER PARK
Cave Spring’s ’23 Christmas Parade has been postponed until next Saturday, December 9th at 6 pm due to concerns over potential for inclement weather on the original event date of this Saturday, December 2nd. For more information, visit www.cavespring.ga.gov/events and click on Cave Spring Christmas Parade. The 20th anniversary edition of Small Town Christmas in…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ELF, THE MUSICAL WILL OPEN FRIDAY AND RUN FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKENDS AT THE DESOTO THEATRE
The Rome Little Theatre production of Elf, The Musical will open Friday and will run through the next two weekends at the DeSoto Theatre, located at 530 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Show times are 7:30 pm each Friday night, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm on Saturdays, and 2:30 pm on Sundays. Based on the…… read more »
GDOT: NEW SIGNS IN CARTERSVILLE ALERT MOTORISTS TO BLOCKED RR CROSSINGS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently installed signs along Highway 41 to alert drivers of trains going through downtown Cartersville so motorists can pick an alternate route if they need to cross the train tracks.The signs are activated when a train passes through downtown. GDOT also installed signs…… read more »
AAA SURVEY REVEALS THAT MORE THAN HALF OF ALL DRIVERS ENGAGE IN DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety identifies six types of drivers by analyzing risky driving behaviors. The most common dangerous behaviors were speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving. The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index survey developed these six driver profiles by examining…… read more »