May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI – Rome, GA aims to engage the public in a conversation about mental health with “Let’s Chalk About Mental Health” on Friday, May 9th at 11 am in downtown Rome. Participants will gather at the corner of Broad Street and 4th Avenue. This will mark the…… read more »
Media release from the Rome Area History Center: The Rome Area History Center is proud to announce a new traveling exhibition, “Over Here and Over There: Georgia and Georgians in World War II,” is now open. This exhibit marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and highlights Georgia’s profound contributions to the…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on May 2 to honor 13 students graduating from Basic Law Enforcement Training Class #BL11-2025-01. The Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) program is designed to train and prepare graduates…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia Region: For over 140 years, American service members, veterans, their families and caregivers have counted on the American Red Cross to help prepare for, cope with, and respond to the challenges of military service, both in the U.S. and abroad. Today, unique Red Cross programs and services…… read more »
The Children’s Museum of Rome will host its 2025 Touch A Truck event on Saturday, May 24th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Kids will have the opportunity to explore firetrucks, excavators, and more at this annual fundraiser, according to Jenna Bosarge, museum co-founder. She adds that there will also…… read more »
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University students, faculty, and staff recently stepped into service during Hawks on Mission, an annual initiative that mobilizes the campus community to make a difference throughout the Rome area and beyond. More than 240 participants signed up to serve through 19 community projects, partnering with local churches, nonprofits, and ministries…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Hundreds of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) graduates will come together on May 15 in Rome to celebrate earning their college degree. GHC will have three events this year at the Floyd Campus gym, 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome GA 30161. Ceremonies will be held at 10:30AM and 6:30PM, with the Nursing pinning and…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As temperatures rise, so does the desire to travel. A new survey from AAA – The Auto Club Group reveals that 58% of Georgians plan to take a summer trip, up slightly from 57% last year. This enthusiasm for travel aligns perfectly with National Travel and Tourism Week (May…… read more »
The Georgia gas price average saw little movement at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent higher than a week ago, 13 cents lower than a month ago, and 54 cents lower than last…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA: Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters was recently reappointed to serve as an at-large representative on the Board of Managers for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). Watters will represent the association as an at-large representative covering the whole state. The 2025-2026 ACCG Board of Managers was sworn…… read more »