(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 »
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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 »
ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE USHERS IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR LOCALS
The 2023 Rome Christmas Parade ushered in the holiday season for locals as it traversed Broad Street in downtown Rome, GA on Tuesday night. Here is a list of this year’s winners, courtesy of the Rome Christmas Parade committee: Best in Parade: Coosa Valley Credit Union Adult Division: 1st – Ryan Cox Orthodontics 2nd –…… read more »
CHRISTMAS IN LINDALE 2023 RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 9TH
Christmas in Lindale 2023 has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 9th due to the threat of inclement weather on the original event date of Saturday, December 2nd. According to an announcement from Restoration Lindale, Inc. – “With much thought on the upcoming weekend’s Christmas in Lindale, the rain looks to be threatening our event. So…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: 23 PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY PERIOD TRAFFIC CRASHES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated 12 fatal traffic crashes, and local law enforcement agencies investigated six fatal traffic crashes resulting in 23 deaths across Georgia during the 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period.Local law enforcement agencies reporting fatalities during the holiday period which began Wednesday, November 22,…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES SENIOR STAFF UPDATES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that Trey Kilpatrick, Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office, has accepted a position with Georgia Power as Senior Vice President for External Affairs, effective January 15, 2024. “Over the last three years, Trey’s dedicated leadership as Chief of…… read more »