(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): The 5th Annual screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with shadow cast returns to Rome Little Theatre this October. Released in 1975, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is the beloved musical comedy horror film that became a cultural phenomenon. The film is a tribute to the science fiction…… read more »
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GEMA/HS, NWS TO OBSERVE FALL SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS DAY ON NOVEMBER 1ST
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, declare November 1 as Georgia’s Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day for schools, businesses and individuals to take part in a severe weather exercise/tornado drill around 9:30 a.m. “Although hurricane…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED AGAIN OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.01 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 31 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
THIS IS WEEK TWO OF EARLY VOTING IN THE NOVEMBER 7TH GENERAL ELECTION
This is week two of early voting in the November 7th general election. Floyd County voters may cast advance in-person ballots at either of two locations – the Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street, or the Rome Civic Center, 402 Civic Center Drive – at any time between 8 am to 5 pm…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of the meeting is also available…… read more »
GNTC HORTICULTURE PROGRAM HOSTS FALL PANSY SALE
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Horticulture program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will hold a Fall Pansy Sale outside of Building L located across from GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome beginning Monday, Oct. 23. The sale will be held daily from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Thursday, Oct. 26,…… read more »
CLIFFBRINK AVENUE CLOSED MONDAY, DETOURS IN PLACE UNTIL TUESDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will be replacing a cross drain at 42 Cliffbrink Avenue beginning Monday October 23, 2023 at 8 a.m. The road will remain closed until Tuesday October 24 at 4pm. Please use Summit Drive and Teat Street as detours. Contact Floyd County Public Works for further information: 706-236-2477.… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY VOTERS MAY CAST EARLY BALLOTS ON SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER 7TH GENERAL ELECTION
Don’t have time to vote early on a week day in the November 7th general election? No worries, the Floyd County Elections Office will offer Saturday voting this Saturday, October 21st and next Saturday, October 28th from 9 am to 5 pm. Early voting will not be offered this Sunday, October 22nd, but will be…… read more »
KEEP ROME-FLOYD BEAUTIFUL, FLOYD COUNTY 4-H URGE LOCAL STUDENTS TO TURN USED CANDY WRAPPERS INTO ARTWORK VIA THE CANDY WRAPPER CHALLENGE
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful and Floyd County 4-H want to encourage local students to refrain from throwing away their candy wrappers this Halloween. Instead, get creative and participate in the Candy Wrapper Challenge! Kids willing to accept the challenge are tasked with filling out templates that feature wildlife native to Georgia (a lake sturgeon, a green…… read more »
TICKETS ON SALE FOR 20TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop is now selling tickets for the 20th Annual Empty Bowls to be held Monday, November 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center.Attendees will receive a meal that includes a choice of soups, salad, bread,…… read more »