Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: Over 700 runners, walkers, and volunteers gathered on Thanksgiving morning for the second annual AdventHealth Rome Turkey Trot, celebrating community, movement, and gratitude. Despite chilly temperatures, walkers and runners filled the scenic riverside route and crossed the finish line inside AdventHealth Stadium, completing a triumphant lap around the bases. This…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced this week that the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) has raised over $30 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993. These funds have enabled millions of Georgians to receive essential early learning through the Georgia Pre-K…… read more »
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is excited that the inhabitants of its 61st home build have moved into their new home just in time for the holidays and looks forward to the commencement of construction for its 62nd home build at the beginning of 2026. The dedication of the Freeman home took place in…… read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »