Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: To ensure safer roads during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend, AAA is activating its ‘Tow to Go’ program across select states. The service will operate from 6:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025, through 6:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, providing free, confidential rides for…… read more »
The Cave Spring Historical Society seeks new members to join its mission to preserve the community’s rich history. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the organization’s founding. Christa Jackson, President of its Board of Directors, says that 106 individuals joined on its founding date of August 11, 1975. The number of members has dwindled…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is thrilled to announce that the stunning new Sennett Memorial Amphitheater is now officially open and available for public rental, offering a picturesque venue perfect for concerts, festivals, weddings, community events, and more. Located in the heart of Rome, this state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate is moving up at Chick-fil-A Supply after earning an associate degree in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Rome native Grant Davis said he became interested in business operations and supply chains because he enjoyed problem solving and driving for results. He completed his program…… read more »
Media release from Berry College: Monday was a day of firsts for Berry College students as well as its newest president, Sandeep Mazumder. Mazumder, who joined Berry in July, took part in helping students move onto campus last week. Vice President of Enrollment Management Andrew Bressette noted this is the strongest class academically in the…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management: Salem Drive will close on Wednesday so that crews may replace a cross drain. Floyd County Public Works is announcing that work will begin at 8 a.m. and should be complete by 4 p.m. The area of construction will be in the roadway in front of Lakeview Baptist Church…… read more »
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority anticipates a busy first week of September. Highlights will include the second-ever Rome Night Market on the evening of Thursday, September 4th from 5 pm until 8 pm at Rotary Plaza. Suzanne Roberts, DDA Director, enthuses that the event is returning because it was a great success a few weeks ago.…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all lane closures on Georgia interstates during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. The suspension of lane closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, through 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, to offset the influence…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, families and friends across the country are gearing up for road trips to celebrate the holiday. While the long weekend promises adventure, preparation and safety remain essential to ensuring travelers reach their destinations without incident. Last…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $320,963 in the August 23 Fantasy 5 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Amal’s Convenience, 2102 Bona Bella Ave in Savannah. It matched all five numbers, which were 07-12-17-34-35.Two players won $50,000 in the August 23 Powerball drawing by matching…… read more »