The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host their final Electronics Collection Event for ’23 on Saturday, November 18th. Items will be collected from 9 am to 1 pm at the center, located at 412 Lavender Drive in West Rome. Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County, says that collection events usually take place on…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT ASKS PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM OUTDOOR BURNING UNTIL THE AREA GETS SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL
(Announcement from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department): The Rome-Floyd Fire Department asks the public to delay outdoor burning until our area receives significant rainfall. RFD crews and Georgia Forestry have responded to numerous grass and woods fires that have endangered structures. Weather conditions are perfect for the rapid spread of any fire, and these fires can…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS TO HOST FREE VETERANS BREAKFAST/LUNCH ON FRIDAY IN ADVANCE OF SATURDAY OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth will honor the community’s veterans by hosting a free Veterans Breakfast in Chatsworth at Bojangles and a Veterans Lunch in Calhoun and Rome at Chick-fil-A. All veterans and Patriot Guard members are invited to enjoy a free meal at the following locations on Friday, Nov. 10 from 11 am…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES HAVE BEEN BUSY WITH LEAF-PEEPERS THIS FALL, GET OUTSIDE BEFORE THE COLORS OF THE SEASON ARE GONE!
Those who would like to enjoy leaf-peeping around Georgia this Fall need to get outside before the brilliant colors of the season disappear and give way to Winter. Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites have been busy throughout the season with visitors in search of Fall colors, festivals, and more, attests Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF GEORGIA’S ROME FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCE
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): In 2010, Rome and Floyd County was one of the first 13 communities in the state to be recognized as “Camera Ready.” As the direct liaison with the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment office (a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development) our community…… read more »
ERIKA AMBROCIO GREENWELL WINS GNTC’S 2024 EAGLE AWARD
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Erika Ambrocio Greenwell was chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute state competition on March 25-27, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PRESIDENT KURT STUENKEL NAMED TO GEORGIA TREND’S ‘GEORGIA 500’ LIST
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel is included on Georgia Trend’s “GEORGIA 500” list of the state’s most influential leaders of 2023. The comprehensive list reflects the innovation, vitality and success of local leaders who drive the economy across the state. With more than 40 years of experience at…… read more »
IT IS SHOWTIME FOR THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!
It is showtime for the 20th anniversary edition of the Rome International Film Festival, which runs Thursday, November 2nd through Sunday, November 5th. Opening Night festivities will include a 20th anniversary celebration at which past film festival directors will be on hand, as indicated by Leanne Cook, the current Executive Director. Shay Bentley-Griffin, noted casting…… read more »
GEORGIA WATER COALITION ANNOUNCES CLEAN WATER HEROES IN 2023 CLEAN 13 REPORT
(Media release from the Georgia Water Coalition): The Georgia Water Coalition on Wednesday released its Clean 13 report for 2023. The report highlights individuals, businesses, industries, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies whose extraordinary efforts have led to cleaner rivers, stronger communities and a more sustainable future for Georgians. “In the past several years Georgia has…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TEAMS WITH FLOYD EMA AND COUNTY SCHOOLS TO KEEP FAMILIES WARM ONE COAT AT A TIME
(Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department): Only in Georgia can weather go from 82 degrees on Sunday to 39 degrees on Wednesday. As colder weather approaches we all scramble to find those coats, jackets, sweaters and gloves. But in some cases there are families and children who have none. With that in…… read more »