(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s October unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.4 percent in September. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia is where talent meets opportunity, and opportunity lifts up talent,” said Commissioner Bruce…… read more »
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THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA WILL KICK OFF THEIR ANNUAL RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
(Media release from The Salvation Army of Rome, GA): The Salvation Army Rome, Georgia Corps will hold its annual kick off for its seasonal fundraising drive at 12:00 noon on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Hobby Lobby in Rome. The organization’s red kettles and bell ringers are familiar sights in front of retail stores throughout…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK TO OPEN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Romans will get an early Christmas present next week as the Rink at Ridge Ferry Park ice skating rink opens to the public on Monday, Nov. 20 a few days earlier than originally planned. The rink, which is covered by a giant white tent in front of the…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME WINTER ART MARKET RETURNS TO THE ROME CIVIC CENTER DECEMBER 2-3
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop): The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop invites the public to the 2023 Georgia’s Rome Winter Art Market held December 2-3 at the Rome Civic Center. The market will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.The annual holiday event…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR ‘SOMETHING ROTTEN!’ ON DECEMBER 4-5
(Media release from the Rome Little Theatre): Auditions for Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Something Rotten!” will be held December 4 and 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the DeSoto Theatre. The show will run from March 15–24, 2024. “Something Rotten!” is a high-energy musical that combines clever humor, catchy songs, and memorable characters. Set…… read more »
COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE TO CONTINUE THE CELEBRATION OF ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MEMBERSHIP PARTY ON THURSDAY NIGHT
The Coosa River Basin Initiative has been celebrating a milestone in 2023 – its 30th anniversary as the Riverkeeper of the upper Coosa River basin. The organization will continue their celebration this Thursday evening at 6 pm with a Membership Party at the Kingfisher Art Company, 7 East 2nd Avenue in Rome. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive…… read more »
WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE ON NOVEMBER 28TH? BETTER GET THOSE APPLICATIONS IN TODAY TO AVOID A LATE FEE!
November 15th has arrived – the application deadline for the Rome Christmas Parade. The parade is slated to traverse Broad Street in downtown Rome on the evening of Tuesday, November 28th (with a rain date of Thursday, November 30th). The parade is a beloved local tradition that occurs every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving,…… read more »
AAA EXPECTS TO RESCUE MORE THAN 360,000 STRANDED MOTORISTS NATIONWIDE OVER THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, URGES TRAVELERS TO GET A VEHICLE INSPECTION BEFORE HITTING THE ROAD
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA expects to rescue over 360,000 stranded motorists nationwide over Thanksgiving weekend. The three most common reasons expected for service calls are flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts. AAA expects more than 49 million Americans to take a Thanksgiving road trip. The Auto Club Group urges them…… read more »
DHS AND DCH PROVIDE UPDATE AT MIDWAY POINT IN GEORGIA’S CAMPAIGN TO KEEP ELIGIBLE MEDICAID/PEACHCARE FOR KIDS MEMBERS COVERED
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): At the midway point in the 14-month, federally mandated process to redetermine Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members’ eligibility, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) continue their extensive, multi-platform campaign to reach members with critical information and the…… read more »
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN ROME, GA; DDA ENCOURAGES SHOPPERS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around downtown Rome, Georgia, and businesses in the area are ready to welcome holiday shoppers. Aundi Lesley, Director of Rome’s Downtown Development Authority, attests that Broad Street will be fully decorated just in time for the Rome Christmas Parade on November 28th. The DDA and the Rome-Floyd…… read more »