(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, “The Center for Puppetry Arts,” by Kelsey Fritz, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, May 12, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Georgia Archives. The Lunch and Learn presentation is free, and no registration is required. Kelsey Fritz will discuss Atlanta’s own…… read more »
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL ‘STAMP OUT HUNGER’ FOOD DRIVE ON SATURDAY, MAY 13TH
(Media release from the United States Postal Service): The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 31st annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. Letter Carriers will join forces with community leaders and others to help fight hunger in Georgia and throughout the country. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average declined at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 15 cents more than a month ago, and 34 cents less…… 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. That gathering will be preceded by a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of…… read more »
CITY OF ROME OFFICIALS INVITE THE PUBLIC TO JOIN IN THIS WEEK’S OBSERVANCE OF GEORGIA CITIES WEEK
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA): The City of Rome announces their celebration of “Georgia Cities Week” April 23-29, 2023. This year’s theme is “Georgia Cities: Lighting the Way” and recognizes the many services and infrastructure the city provides to make Rome attractive to residents, visitors and businesses.Here are the events planned to…… read more »
ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY FOR FCPD’S SRO SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FUNDRAISER
(From the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department is hosting another SRO Smokehouse BBQ Fundraiser. The deadline to order is Friday, April 28th. Pickup will take place at Pepperell High School on Sunday, May 7th. Place an order via email at [email protected] or with a School Resource Officer (SRO). Proceeds will fund…… read more »
LOCAL NON-PROFIT BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS, RAISES FUNDS
Are you adept at social media? Local non-profit Brighter Birthdays could use your help! The organization seeks a tech- and social media-savvy volunteer to update supporters on efforts to brighten the birthdays of under-resourced children in Rome and Floyd County, says Amanda Hale, Executive Director. Interested parties may reach out to Hale at [email protected] to…… read more »
ROME HIGH THEATRE TO PRESENT INTO THE WOODS APRIL 28-30
(Media release from the Rome High School Theatre Boosters): The Rome High Theatre Department closes its 2022-23 season with Into the Woods, the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. The production runs April 28-30 in the Rome High Performing Arts Center. Into the Woods tells the magical tale of a Baker and…… read more »
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FINALIZES RECOVERY PLAN FOR THREATENED RUFA RED KNOT
(Media release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service): The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a recovery plan for the rufa red knot, a subspecies listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The recovery plan, which was made available for public comment in May 2021, provides a road map for helping the…… read more »
AAA ISSUES WARNING FOR DRIVERS TO WATCH FOR POTHOLES IN GEORGIA
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA is issuing a warning for drivers to watch for potholes in Georgia. A new AAA survey found that the number of drivers who sustained vehicle damage from a pothole requiring a repair soared 57% from the previous year. “Potholes can wreak havoc on your vehicle,” said…… read more »