Category Archives: Local News
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS COMMISSION
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp last week announced that the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia has selected Donovan Head to serve as Executive D...
Jul 24, 2023
GEORGIA ARCHIVES’ LUNCH AND LEARN PRESENTATION ON ‘BLACK ANGELS: THE LAST GRANNY MIDWIVES OF CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA’ SET FOR AUGUST 11TH
(Media release from the Georgia Archives):The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, "Black Angels: The Last Granny Midwives of Carroll County Georgia," by Ruby J. Manley, will ...
Jul 24, 2023
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR GEORGIA’S ROME PHOTO EXHIBITION
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism):The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites the public to the Georgia’s Rome Photo Exhibition featuring photography by loca...
Jul 21, 2023
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TO HOST ANNUAL PAPERBACK BOOK SALE FROM JULY 22-26
(Announcement from the Friends of the Library):The Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual Paperback Book Sale beginning on Saturday, July 22, through Wednesday, July 26. Sale hours wil...
Jul 21, 2023
ROME HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 94 ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS
(Media release from Rome City Schools, GA):Rome High School is excited to announce the outstanding academic achievement of its students, as a staggering 94 students have been recognized as Advanced Pl...
Jul 21, 2023
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE REACHED RECORD-HIGH JOB NUMBERS IN JUNE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from ...
Jul 20, 2023
GEORGIA STATE PARKS WELCOME VISITORS TO GO CAMPING… AND COOL OFF FROM THE SUMMER HEAT!
Local schools will soon be back in session, which means that time is limited for families to enjoy Summer adventures. Those in search of activities close to home are urged by Kim Hatcher, Public Affai...
Jul 19, 2023
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO HOST PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TAX INCREASE THIS THURSDAY
The Rome City Commission will hold a special called meeting on Thursday at 10 am to hold a public hearing concerning the proposed 2023 tax increase. The gathering will take place at City Hall (or the ...
Jul 19, 2023
THE 2023 GARY TILLMAN MEMORIAL CLOCKTOWER 5K AND 2-MILE HEALTH WALK TO BENEFIT THE EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER IS SET FOR AUGUST 19TH
The 2023 Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K and 2-Mile Health Walk is scheduled for Saturday, August 19th. Proceeds will benefit the Exchange Club Family Resource Center.The 5K will begin at 8 am. Ti...
Jul 18, 2023
HARBIN CLINIC WELCOMES DR. KATHERINE ROGERS TO UROLOGY ROME
(Media release from Harbin Clinic):Harbin Clinic is excited to welcome Dr. Katherine Rogers to Harbin Clinic Urology Rome. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Harbin Clinic team and...
Jul 18, 2023
