Category Archives: Local News
RIDGE FERRY FARMER’S MARKET TO OFFER FRESH PRODUCE AND MORE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
It is time to stock up on farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and more as the Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market returns for another year. The market will be open each Wednesday and Saturday beginning at 7 am from June 3rd through September 30th. Due to the city’s construction plans for the Farmer’s Market Pavilion at Ridge…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S PENGUIN PROJECT PRODUCTION OF ‘ANNIE, JR’ SET FOR JUNE 8TH – 11TH AT ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s Penguin Project production of “Annie, Jr” will run June 8-11, 2023 at the Rome City Auditorium. Annie, Jr is based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and…… read more »
FIRST ANNUAL TASTE OF ROME RAISES FUNDS FOR ELEVATION HOUSE
(Media release from Elevation House): As Mental Health Awareness Month has ended, local nonprofit and mental health clubhouse, Elevation House, celebrates a successful inaugural event with Taste of Rome 2023. On May 16, Taste of Rome welcomed nearly 400 guests to the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk for an evening that (along with the coinciding Annual…… read more »
THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S SUMMER SILENT AUCTION CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE 17TH
(Announcement from the Friends of the Library): The Friends of the Library is offering the Rome community five exciting showcases in our Summer Silent Auction. All the showcases are highlighting books for children and the “young at heart”. The auction will close on Saturday, June 17 at 4pm. No bids will be accepted after this…… read more »
IRS TO HOST NATIONWIDE TAX FORUM IN ATLANTA IN JULY
(Media release from the Internal Revenue Service’s Media Relations Office): The Internal Revenue Service just released the seminar lineup for the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, providing tax professionals with multiple opportunities to learn more about changes to tax law and IRS transformation efforts. During three-day sessions in five cities, including downtown Atlanta, the tax forums will cover…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC PRESCRIBES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES THIS SUMMER
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic is promoting a series of outdoor activities, resources and events in Northwest Georgia this summer to encourage patients and families to spend more time outside. Numerous studies from the National Institute of Health show engaging with nature can boost both mental and physical health. With growing mental health concerns and…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS: INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER WINDOW OPENS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): The Intra-District transfer window will open for all students currently attending a Floyd County school to apply for a transfer to a different school within the school system on Thursday, June 1, and close on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 3 p.m. A parent or guardian may request…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE TO CONTINUE VOTER EDUCATION SERIES ON JUNE 17TH
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Elections Office continues their Voter Education Series on Saturday, June 17. Two time slots will be offered. Citizens will have the option to attend the session at 9:00 a.m. or at 12:30 p.m. The June session will cover: – the election process – what to expect with…… read more »
PARADISE GARDEN TO HOST 6TH ANNUAL OUTSIDER ART TRAIL ON JUNE 17TH
(Media release from Paradise Garden Foundation): Paradise Garden Foundation presents the 6th Outsider Art Trail Tour on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10 am to 7 pm, offering an enjoyable road trip to help you discover outsider art gems, attractions, good eats, and more! Wander down some rural byways and celebrate summer amid the lush…… read more »