(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Green Acre Road beginning Wednesday November 8, 2023 at 8 a.m. to replace a cross drain at #12. The road will be closed to through traffic with extremely limited access while work is in progress. The road will remain closed until 4 p.m. Contact…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: SKIP DAWG HOISTS CHAMPIONSHIP BELT IN ’23 CHILI FEST
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Twenty-six chili teams descended on Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday battling for the coveted championship Belt at the Chili Fest Chili Cook Off presented by Georgia Power. When the smoke cleared, quite literally, Skip Dawg held the championship belt aloft as best overall chili as determined by a…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DECLINE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to drop at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
THIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH IS ELECTION DAY
This Tuesday, November 7th is Election Day. Registered voters in the City of Rome will cast their votes for three posts each in Wards One and Three of the Rome City Commission in this general election. Voters in Rome and Floyd County will determine the fate of the 2023 SPLOST. Cave Spring voters will also…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST FINAL ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT OF 2023 ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host their final Electronics Collection Event for ’23 on Saturday, November 18th. Items will be collected from 9 am to 1 pm at the center, located at 412 Lavender Drive in West Rome. Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County, says that collection events usually take place on…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT ASKS PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM OUTDOOR BURNING UNTIL THE AREA GETS SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL
(Announcement from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department): The Rome-Floyd Fire Department asks the public to delay outdoor burning until our area receives significant rainfall. RFD crews and Georgia Forestry have responded to numerous grass and woods fires that have endangered structures. Weather conditions are perfect for the rapid spread of any fire, and these fires can…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS TO HOST FREE VETERANS BREAKFAST/LUNCH ON FRIDAY IN ADVANCE OF SATURDAY OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth will honor the community’s veterans by hosting a free Veterans Breakfast in Chatsworth at Bojangles and a Veterans Lunch in Calhoun and Rome at Chick-fil-A. All veterans and Patriot Guard members are invited to enjoy a free meal at the following locations on Friday, Nov. 10 from 11 am…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES HAVE BEEN BUSY WITH LEAF-PEEPERS THIS FALL, GET OUTSIDE BEFORE THE COLORS OF THE SEASON ARE GONE!
Those who would like to enjoy leaf-peeping around Georgia this Fall need to get outside before the brilliant colors of the season disappear and give way to Winter. Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites have been busy throughout the season with visitors in search of Fall colors, festivals, and more, attests Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF GEORGIA’S ROME FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCE
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): In 2010, Rome and Floyd County was one of the first 13 communities in the state to be recognized as “Camera Ready.” As the direct liaison with the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment office (a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development) our community…… read more »
ERIKA AMBROCIO GREENWELL WINS GNTC’S 2024 EAGLE AWARD
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Erika Ambrocio Greenwell was chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute state competition on March 25-27, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in…… read more »