(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism will host the annual Where Romans Rest: In the Round at Myrtle Hill Cemetery on Sunday, October 15. Groups will be hosted at 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm.This year, the event is inspired by Victorian era gatherings held in cemeteries; which were often considered…… read more »
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ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND BERRY COLLEGE FILM SERIES INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO A SCREENINING OF GEORGIA-MADE DOCUMENTARY ‘THE ONLY DOCTOR’ AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE’S HERITAGE HALL ON THURSDAY EVENING
(Media release from the Rome International Film Festival): The Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) and Berry College will screen Georgia-made documentary, “The Only Doctor,” at Georgia Highlands College’s Heritage Hall on October 12, 2023, at 6 pm. “The Only Doctor” focuses on Dr. Karen Kinsell and the issues she faces as the sole healthcare provider…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD: PINK DAY SLATED FOR OCTOBER 20TH, NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Paper Doll magnets and breast cancer prevention will again be the focus of Atrium Health Floyd’s Pink Day celebration this year on Friday, Oct. 20, National Mammography Day. The annual event focuses on the importance breast cancer education and getting an annual mammogram. Pink is the nationally recognized color…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP NEUROSURGERY AT ROME TO HOST OPEN HOUSE AND RIBBON CUTTING EVENT ON NOVEMBER 3RD
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): In celebration of its recent clinic opening, AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome will host an open house on Friday, Nov. 3 from 2 to 3:30 pm. Patients, families and the community at large are welcome to attend this event and enjoy refreshments, mingle with the expert care team and…… read more »
ROME AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS TO HOST ’23 MEMBERSHIP PARTY THIS THURSDAY
The Rome Area Council for the Arts invites the public to their Membership Party scheduled for this Thursday, October 12th from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Kingfisher Art Co., 7 East 2nd Avenue in Rome. Lulie Ebaugh, Executive Director, encourages locals to support the arts here in Rome and Floyd County by joining…… read more »
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER 7TH GENERAL ELECTION IS HERE
Today is the deadline to register to vote in the general election scheduled for November 7th. Registered voters in the City of Rome will cast ballots for three posts each in Wards One and Three of the Rome City Commission in this election. Voters in both the city and Floyd County will determine the fate…… read more »
GNTC TO HOST OPEN HOUSE EVENTS ON ALL SIX CAMPUSES
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, Oct. 26, will take place from 10 a.m. to…… read more »
TREE WALK ON MYRTLE HILL SET FOR OCTOBER 31ST
(Announcement from the Floyd County Master Gardeners): The Floyd County Master Gardeners will present a free Community Workshop, “Tree Walk on Myrtle Hill”, on Tuesday, October 31st, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Participants will meet in the parking lot of the Myrtle Hill Mausoleum. The walking tour will start there and will feature information…… read more »
GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION LAUNCHES LEAF WATCH 2023
(Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission): The fall foliage season is here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Reports about leaf changes and optimal places to view them began last week on the GFC public website at GaTrees.org. Reports include an overview of forest conditions across North Georgia…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DECLINE
(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 $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 9 cents less than a week ago, 42 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »