(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians of an imposter scam targeting faith-based communities in which fraudsters pose as religious leaders to try to trick congregants into sending them money. “With advancements in technology, it’s easier than ever for criminals to hide their true…… read more »
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PARADISE GARDEN FOUNDATION HOSTS BEFORE AND AFTER PARADISE: THE ART OF PETER LOOSE
(Announcement from the Paradise Garden Foundation): Paradise Garden Foundation is pleased to host a stunning art exhibit, Before and After Paradise: The Art of Peter Loose, on view in the Museum and Visitor Center at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, through October 30th, 2023. Peter Loose enjoyed a personal friendship with…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE KEEPS FALLING
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.07 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 37 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
INFO FROM THE FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE FOR WEEK ONE OF EARLY VOTING IN NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION
Advance in-person voting begins today and will continue through Friday, November 3rd for the November 7th general election. Here are the details from the Floyd County Elections Office about Week One of early voting: And here’s a reminder from the Elections Office – NO EARLY VOTING will be held at the Administration building going forward.…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA BUYS $10M IN ISRAELI BONDS TO SUPPORT DEFENSE EFFORTS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday announced he instructed the State Treasurer to buy $10 million in bonds from Israel to support its defense efforts against the militant Hamas regime. The $10 million amount was the highest available on the market and brings Georgia’s current total…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, Nov. 6-10, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the spring semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the spring semester is…… read more »
ROME HIGH THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE WHITE ROSE’
(Media release from Rome High School Theatre Boosters): The Rome High Theatre Department presents “The White Rose” by James DeVita on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 PM in the Rome High Performing Arts Center. The play is based on the true story of college student Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans, who led their anti-Nazi…… read more »
EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY FOR NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION
Early voting will begin on Monday, October 16th and will continue through Friday, November 3rd for the November 7th general election. Registered voters in the City of Rome will cast ballots for three posts each in Wards One and Three of the Rome City Commission in this election. Voters in both the city and Floyd…… read more »
FIDDLIN’ FEST TO BLOCK BROAD STREET
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): Broad Street and side streets will be closed Saturday October 14, 2023 from 7am-8pm for the annual Fiddlin’ Fest in Downtown Rome. Second Avenue will remain open. The venue will extend from First Avenue across to Fifth Avenue. Any vehicles that are on-street Saturday morning at 7am will be…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME’S ANNUAL CLUBS AND CLAYS TOURNAMENT SET FOR NOVEMBER 2ND
(Media release from Open Door Home): Open Door Home’s Clubs and Clays tournament presented by Zaxby’s will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Barnsley Resort. Open Door Home’s largest annual fundraiser consists of a sporting clays competition, round of golf, and ball drop raffle. Ball drop tickets are still available for $50 for…… read more »