Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood to help maintain a healthy blood supply. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are urged to make an appointment to keep lifesaving blood products ready the moment patients…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average dipped slightly this week, giving drivers a bit of relief at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 2 cents lower than it was a week ago,…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As Labor Day weekend approaches, Americans are gearing up for one last summer escape. According to AAA’s latest booking data, top domestic destinations include Seattle, Orlando, and New York, while Vancouver leads the international list. Whether cruising through Alaska or exploring iconic cities, travelers are embracing…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School had 52 students receive academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work and showcase their strong academic performance. The program celebrates underrepresented students who excel on College Board assessments, including the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and AP Exams. Awardees…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth: The AdventHealth AngioScreen bus will be available at AdventHealth Redmond on September 17 from 7 am to 3 pm and AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at Shorter Avenue on September 24 from 8 am to 3 pm. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your…… read more »
Media release from New Echota State Historic Site: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will be hosting Girl Scouts Loves State Parks Day on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. This event will take place all day with special tours at 10a.m. and 1p.m. with the Cherokee Phoenix Print shop open from 10 AM- 2:30 PM. This…… read more »
Here is a friendly reminder from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites – it is still Summer. If you need a place to stay cool, state parks have much to offer. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, says that options include swimming beaches at lakes and even pools. Georgians may also beat the heat by visiting…… read more »
Media release from the Rome, GA Police Department: On Thursday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation was conducting a routine bridge inspection near U.S. Highway 27 and John Davenport Drive, by the old Car Mart, when inspectors observed what appeared to be human remains near the waterway. Rome Police Department officers responded to the scene…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: State and local law enforcement officers are warning everyone to make the right decision to never drive over the legal limit or risk going to jail. The warning comes prior to the start of the 34th annual “Hands Across the Border” drunk and drugged driving enforcement…… read more »