(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days” – a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.…… read more »
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FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES RETURNS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
The First Friday concert series returns to the Town Green in downtown Rome this Friday night at 7 pm. Grey Sunday will be the opening act, and Party Nation will be the headliner for June’s concert, enthuses Megan Treglown, Marketing and Special Events Manager for the Rome Downtown Development Authority. Treglown encourages concert goers to…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS GENE HAAS SCHOLARSHIPS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the Gene Haas Scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program. Lane Mears and Delores Turner received the Gene Haas Scholarship for the…… read more »
HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN TO HOST SUMMER ART CAMP FOR RISING 2ND TO 6TH GRADERS IN JUNE
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA will host a Summer Art Camp for rising 2nd to 6th graders from June 19-22 from 10 am until 1 pm each day. According to an announcement about the camp from the Paradise Garden Foundation – During Paradise Garden’s Summer Art Camp 2023, artists-in-training will work with teacher…… read more »
GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER TO HOST WEBINAR ‘MILITARY MONEY: PERSONAL FINANCIAL READINESS’ ON JUNE 14TH
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing that She Leads will be hosting the third webinar of the year “Military Money: Personal Financial Readiness.” This free webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 14 at 6pm. Registration is free and open to all Georgians. “Our…… read more »
ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY HONOR THE FALLEN ON MEMORIAL DAY
Rome and Floyd County joined communities across the United States to host Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday to honor those who gave their lives on the battlefield in service to our armed forces. John Fortune, President of the Rome Exchange Club, stresses that Memorial Day is a solemn day to remember the fallen. This is…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE REMAINED STEADY FOR MEMORIAL DAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a month ago, and 88 cents less than this time last year. It…… read more »
ROME TRANSIT ADDS RIDGE FERRY PARK TO FREE MAINLINE FIXED ROUTE SERVICE FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA): Beginning this week, Rome Transit will add Ridge Ferry Park to it’s free mainline fixed route service for the summer season running until August 1. The stop is located near the park’s public restrooms with easy access to all the park’s amenities including: Rome transit continues to offer…… read more »
VOGEL UNIT 3 REACHES 100 PERCENT ENERGY OUTPUT FOR THE FIRST TIME; FINAL SERIES OF TESTING REMAINS BEFORE THE FIRST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED NUCLEAR UNIT IN THE U.S. IN OVER 30 YEARS ENTERS SERVICE
(Media release from Georgia Power): Georgia Power announced on Monday that Vogtle Unit 3 has safely reached 100 percent power, marking a major milestone towards commercial operation and service for customers. This milestone marks the maximum energy the unit is licensed to produce in the reactor core and is the first time the unit has…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: NORTHSIDE SWIM CENTER OPENS THIS WEEKEND, RIDGE FERRY FARMERS MARKET RETURNS JUNE 3RD
The weather predictions may call for cooler temperatures than normal here in Rome, GA for Memorial Day weekend, but the Northside Swim Center, 501 Kingston Avenue, plans to welcome swimmers for the first time in 2023 with its first open swim session on Saturday. Lindsey Jones, who serves as the Special Services Manager for Rome-Floyd…… read more »