(Announcement from the Rome Christmas Parade Committee): The application deadline for the 2023 Rome Christmas Parade is less than a month away. Locals have until November 15th to apply to participate in this year’s parade, set for Tuesday, November 28th (with a rain date of November 30th). Applications are available at www.romechristmasparade.com. The entry fee is…… read more »
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GNTC UNVEILS NEW MOBILE TRAINING LABS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) on Monday, Oct. 16, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Mobile Training Labs at GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton. “We are very excited about this opportunity,” said Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC, adding that GNTC already has plans for…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS OFFERS TRAVEL TIPS FOR FALL ESCAPES VIA ‘LEAF WATCH 2023’
(Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites): The cooler temperatures, the smell of pumpkin-spiced lattes, and waves of red and gold leaves spark the start of fall. Knowing that the fall colors will soon make their appearance, and the trees will transform into a kaleidoscope of color, many leaf peepers find themselves planning their…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEDICATES $200,000 TO EXPAND FINE ARTS EDUCATION IN RURAL SCHOOLS, CHATTOOGA HIGH AMONG THE AWARDEES
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): The Georgia Department of Education is awarding a total of $200,000 to rural school districts to help them expand the fine arts opportunities available to students, the sixth round of such funding, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today. Thirteen rural schools are receiving stART grants, which…… read more »
SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS SCHEDULED FOR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Scrap Tire Amnesty Days will be offered again by the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center this Friday, October 20th from 12 pm until 5 pm and Saturday, October 21st from 8 am until 2 pm at the GE Plant, located at 1389 Redmond Circle in Rome. The Scrap Tire Amnesty Days are made possible by a grant…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: SEPTEMBER ADJUSTED REVENUES DOWN 3.2 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September totaled nearly $3.3 billion, for an increase of $199.1 million or 6.4 percent compared to September 2022, when net tax collections totaled almost $3.1 billion for the month. $199.8 million of September’s tax revenue…… read more »
LIVING PROOF RECOVERY TO HOST CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER AT THE LINDALE MILL – BUT THERE WILL BE NO GAMBLING!
LivingProof Recovery will host a Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, October 20th from 7 pm until 10 pm at The Mill in Lindale. There will be NO gambling during this event, asserts Brittney Galvanauskas, Executive Director, who adds that ‘funny money’ will be exchanged by guests for raffle tickets to win some great prizes. Tickets…… read more »
SCAM ALERT: AG CARR WARNS GEORGIANS OF IMPOSTER SCAM TARGETING FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians of an imposter scam targeting faith-based communities in which fraudsters pose as religious leaders to try to trick congregants into sending them money. “With advancements in technology, it’s easier than ever for criminals to hide their true…… read more »
PARADISE GARDEN FOUNDATION HOSTS BEFORE AND AFTER PARADISE: THE ART OF PETER LOOSE
(Announcement from the Paradise Garden Foundation): Paradise Garden Foundation is pleased to host a stunning art exhibit, Before and After Paradise: The Art of Peter Loose, on view in the Museum and Visitor Center at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, through October 30th, 2023. Peter Loose enjoyed a personal friendship with…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE KEEPS FALLING
(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 $3.07 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 37 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »