(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, “Rome Area History Center – Past, Present, and Future,” by Robin Klemm, the new Outreach Archivist for the Georgia Archives, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, July 14, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, Ga.…… read more »
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GA DPH SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
(Announcement from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on its Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant application for fiscal year 2023. The purpose of this public hearing is to collect public comments on the proposed work plan and deliverables of this grant. A virtual…… read more »
AAA SURVEY: 16 % OF GEORGIANS WOULD IGNORE HURRICANE EVACUATION WARNINGS, 44 % WOULD LEAVE FOR A CAT 3 OR STRONGER
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Severe weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle, and sidetrack your summer vacation. That’s why AAA is sharing its top insurance policies for Hurricane Season to help Georgians protect their property and travel plans. But first, The Auto Club Group is…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CREEPS HIGHER
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average increased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.29 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents higher than a week ago, 3 cents more than a month ago, and $1.19 less…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will take place at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda for the evening is posted at www.romega.us; a link to access a live stream of the meeting is also…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD METRO TASK FORCE CONFISCATES WEAPONS AND ILLICIT DRUGS DURING SEARCH WARRANT OPERATIONS OVER THE WEEKEND
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force): The Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force confiscated weapons and illicit drugs over the weekend during two separate search warrant operations. Among others, the searches uncovered sizable amounts of fentanyl, cocaine and fentanyl mixed with other drugs. The first was at 13 Russell Street, where investigators recovered two firearms,…… read more »
PUBLIC INVITED TO ‘MADE IN ROME’ FREE FILM SERIES IN JUNE AND JULY
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The City of Rome and the Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) have partnered to offer a free film series themed, “Made in Rome.” All films selected for the series feature major scenes filmed in Rome. Prior to each screening, our “Camera Ready Liaison” will share behind-the-scenes stories…… read more »
FOUNDATION CAMP SET TO RETURN THIS JULY TO GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): The Foundation Camp for boys age 10 through 14 returns on July 10 at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Applications for the long-running camp are now being accepted. The camp, which is one of several partnerships between the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia and Georgia Highlands College, is funded…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: STATE SEES ALL-TIME HIGH JOB NUMBERS IN MAY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s May unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. The unemployment rate held at 3.1 percent for nine consecutive months before the May uptick and was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, July 10-14, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the fall semester is…… read more »