The 2025 Rome Christmas Parade is scheduled for tonight at 7 pm on Broad Street. This year’s theme is “Christmastime in the City”. Linda Hatcher will serve as the Grand Marshal. Check out the Rome Christmas Parade page on Facebook for updates, weather-related and otherwise. The rain date, if needed, will be this Thursday, December…… read more »
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GNTC’S FALL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY SLATED FOR THIS THURSDAY IN DALTON
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Approximately 300 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. After students, administrators and…… read more »
SHANNON KENNEDY-NEWBY ELECTED 2025-2026 CHAIR FOR THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Media release from the Heart of the Community Foundation: Shannon Kennedy-Newby, a native of Bay City, Michigan, has been appointed chairperson of the 2025-2026 Heart of the Community Foundation Board of Governors. Shannon and her husband own Newby Farm + Vineyard in Rome. Shannon is a graduate of Emory University and has made Rome her…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES DECEMBER EVENTS
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: As the holiday season approaches, Rome Little Theatre is thrilled to announce a dynamic lineup of events taking place throughout December 2025. Join RLT for a month filled with laughter, creativity, and community engagement at our beloved theatre! A Tuna Christmas: December 5 – 14, 2025 Kick off the…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICES DIP AS THANKSGIVING TRAFFIC CLEARS
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump. After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely. Compared…… read more »
GEMA/HS: WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS THIS WEEK
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOL BOARD TO GATHER FOR WINTER RETREAT
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, for its winter retreat. The retreat will be held at the Sheraton Suites Galleria, 2844 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, beginning with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Retreat business will begin at 8:30 a.m.…… read more »
ROME SYMPHONY TO FILL CITY AUDITORIUM WITH CAROLS AND COOKIES AT ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: Just in time for the final countdown to the holidays, the Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will present its annual Christmas performance at the Rome City Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. “Carols & Cookies” will treat guests to beautiful renditions of familiar seasonal favorites. Immediately following…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS HELPING HANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Do you want to give back during the holiday season? Consider becoming a volunteer for Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that her organization is about to lose a hefty amount of volunteers as local college students will soon go home for the holidays. Those willing to lend a helping hand may…… read more »
GA DPS: STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS CALL FOR RESPONSIBLE, ALERT DRIVING THIS THANKSGIVING
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers will increase their presence on interstates and state roads during the Thanksgiving holiday period to help reduce crashes and keep travelers safe. The 102-hour travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, and ends…… read more »