(Release from the Rome, GA City Schools): The Rome City Schools Pre-Kindergarten program is funded by the GA State Lottery, is governed by Bright from the Start, and is supplemented by the RCS District. Our PreK program provides age-appropriate instruction and prepares students for a successful transition to kindergarten and beyond. Additionally, this nurturing environment…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average holds steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a month ago, and 29 cents less than this time last…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Find a link to their agenda for the evening at www.romega.us. To view the meeting live online, use the YouTube…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MARDI GRAS PARTY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home will host an evening of food and fun at the annual Mardi Gras event scheduled for Saturday, February 10th at Lawrence Preserve at Horseleg Creek, located at 127 Winding Road in Rome. The event is generously sponsored by Louisiana Hot Sauce, Etowah Employment, Abernathy…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2024 GOAL AWARD
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been selected as the college’s finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Trish Wiggins, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. Listed are students chosen as finalists for the GOAL award showing (from left) the student’s name,…… read more »
SATURDAY PREVIEW DAYS COMING TO GHC THIS FEBRUARY
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host Preview Days this February, with free community events on Saturday, February 10, at the Floyd Campus and on Saturday, February 24, at the Cartersville site. The Floyd Campus is located at 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome, GA 30161 and the Cartersville site is located…… read more »
ROME’S DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LOOKS FORWARD TO THE RETURN OF SPECIAL EVENTS IN 2024
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority is looking forward to the return of special events this year. Aundi Lesley, DDA Director, says that events like Ro-Flo Fest, First Fridays, and Fiddlin Fest will be back in 2024. The DDA is now in the midst of planning for these special events and seeks input from the public, adds…… read more »
SOUTH BROAD BRIDGE INSPECTION TO NECESSITATE LANE CLOSURES
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA): The Rome Engineering Services Department would like the public to know the South Rome Bridge will have scheduled lane closures on January 29, 30, and 31, 2024 to allow for bridge inspections. This work will not require closure of the bridge, but will require the closure of one outside lane…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW CARDIOLOGY OFFICE LOCATION IN TRION
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce the opening of a new cardiology clinic location in Trion, opening January 22. Residents in and around Trion can easily access expert heart care close to home, provided by AdventHealth Medical Group cardiologist, Himanshu Patel, MD. AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Trion is…… read more »
GEORGIA DPH CONFIRMS MEASLES CASE IN METRO ATLANTA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident of the metro Atlanta area. The individual was exposed to measles while traveling out of the country. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with…… read more »