(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): For the seventh year in a row, Georgia students beat the national average on the ACT, with the state’s highest scores in reading. Georgia’s class of 2023 recorded an average composite score of 21.3, compared to the national average of 19.5. “As I’ve had the occasion to…… read more »
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COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ALUM LEADS TO NEW GRAPHIC IDENTITY FOR DARLINGTON SCHOOL’S FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington’s fine arts department recently collaborated with local muralist and alumna Xaivier Ringer (’04, LD ’23) to create a brand and graphic identity centered around the department’s purpose to inspire students to engage their creativity and explore the benefit and transformative power of the arts. Ringer worked closely with faculty…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD: FLU VACCINE CAN HELP YOU STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): The best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says flu leads to between 140,000 and 810,000 hospitalizations in a typical year. “An annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone older…… read more »
FIDDLIN’ FEST TO TRANSFORM DOWNTOWN ROME INTO A GIANT STREET FESTIVAL FEATURING BLUEGRASS MUSIC AND FAMILY FUN THIS SATURDAY
(Media release from Rome, GA’s Office of Downtown Development): The 8th Annual Fiddlin’ Fest Between the Rivers will be held this Saturday, October 14, 2023 from Noon to 6 p.m. This year’s Fiddlin’ Fest will host 130 vendors and food trucks. The street festival in Downtown Rome will feature live bluegrass music, a multitude of craft…… read more »
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ‘WHERE ROMANS REST: IN THE ROUND’ SET FOR THIS SUNDAY AT MYRTLE HILL CEMETERY
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism will host the annual Where Romans Rest: In the Round at Myrtle Hill Cemetery on Sunday, October 15. Groups will be hosted at 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm.This year, the event is inspired by Victorian era gatherings held in cemeteries; which were often considered…… read more »
ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND BERRY COLLEGE FILM SERIES INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO A SCREENINING OF GEORGIA-MADE DOCUMENTARY ‘THE ONLY DOCTOR’ AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE’S HERITAGE HALL ON THURSDAY EVENING
(Media release from the Rome International Film Festival): The Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) and Berry College will screen Georgia-made documentary, “The Only Doctor,” at Georgia Highlands College’s Heritage Hall on October 12, 2023, at 6 pm. “The Only Doctor” focuses on Dr. Karen Kinsell and the issues she faces as the sole healthcare provider…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD: PINK DAY SLATED FOR OCTOBER 20TH, NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Paper Doll magnets and breast cancer prevention will again be the focus of Atrium Health Floyd’s Pink Day celebration this year on Friday, Oct. 20, National Mammography Day. The annual event focuses on the importance breast cancer education and getting an annual mammogram. Pink is the nationally recognized color…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP NEUROSURGERY AT ROME TO HOST OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING EVENT ON NOVEMBER 3RD
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): In celebration of its recent clinic opening, AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome will host an open house on Friday, Nov. 3 from 2 to 3:30 pm. Patients, families and the community at large are welcome to attend this event and enjoy refreshments, mingle with the expert care team and…… read more »
ROME AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS TO HOST ’23 MEMBERSHIP PARTY THIS THURSDAY
The Rome Area Council for the Arts invites the public to their Membership Party scheduled for this Thursday, October 12th from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Kingfisher Art Co., 7 East 2nd Avenue in Rome. Lulie Ebaugh, Executive Director, encourages locals to support the arts here in Rome and Floyd County by joining…… read more »
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 7TH GENERAL ELECTION IS HERE
Today is the deadline to register to vote in the general election scheduled for November 7th. 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 County will determine the fate…… read more »