(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism in partnership with the Myrtle Hill/Oak Hill Memorial Association will host “Sunset on the Hill” on Thursday, September 28 from 6 pm to 7:30 p.m. The event celebrates art and history to benefit the preservation of Rome’s historic cemeteries.Guests are…… read more »
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SUMMERVILLE TO CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF STEAM ENGINES TO THE SUMMERVILLE DEPOT ON SEPTEMBER 16TH
(Media release from City of Summerville Main Street): Summerville is home to one of only a few operating train turntables in the southeastern United States, and is truly a step back in time for train and history buffs alike. The City of Summerville is proud to announce the return of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES TWO-DAY CLOSURE OF RADIO SPRINGS
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Radio Springs to replace a failed cross drain at residence #1330 beginning Wednesday, September 6 at 8 a.m. The road will remain closed until Thursday, September 7 at 4 p.m. Use Radio Springs Road to Horseleg Creek Road or Mt. Alto Rd and…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE SLIGHTLY FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased at the pump ahead of Labor Day. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.60 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents more than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 26 cents more…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON TUESDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called Meeting this evening at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will be begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the Special Called meeting is to vote on the move of…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS COLLECTION EVENT SET FOR THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive, will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, September 9th from 9 am until 3 pm. Appointments are required and may be scheduled via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov or by calling the center at (706) 291-5266. Household hazardous waste usually collected…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2023 MEDICAL STAFF AWARDS
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth Redmond recently announced the recipients of its 2023 Medical Staff Awards. These awards included Physician of the Year, Advanced Practice Provider of the Year and the Rising Star Award. The awards were given based on nominations received from hospital team members and medical staff. The 2023 AdventHealth Redmond Medical…… read more »
KERRY SAYRE RETIRES AFTER 50 YEARS AT CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Kerry Sayre’s last day at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center was Thursday, ending a 50-year career at the hospital. Those who worked with him agreed that the hospital is losing a treasure of knowledge, patience and dedication with his departure. Ann Martin, a financial counselor who has also…… read more »
AAA ACTIVATES ‘TOW TO GO’ IN GEORGIA FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND, ANTICIPATES HEAVY TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): As AAA prepares to rescue more than 300,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Labor Day weekend, it will also provide a free service to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Georgia and other select states…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 5TH
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will be begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the Special Called meeting is to vote on the move…… read more »