Media release from the City of Rome, GA: The City of Rome will temporarily close the 3rd Avenue Parking Deck from Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10 to complete planned restriping of parking spaces. The deck will be closed to the public, but will remain accessible to monthly parking permit holders and those with…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony on June 26 for students who have earned their High School Equivalency diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Conference Center on GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to accommodate students and families…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway (GOHS) is joining our Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units and 16 Regional Traffic Enforcement Networks to remind drivers to make the right decision to never drive under the influence of any substance that impairs a person’s ability to…… read more »
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: Georgia’s State Park System has added GRIT Freedom Chairs to its outdoor accessibility program, Outdoors Beyond Barriers. GRIT Freedom Chairs are a new option for visitors with limited mobility. The hybrid three-wheeled wheelchairs — a cross between a manual wheelchair and a mountain bike — are…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will sponsor the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s 2025 Independence Day Extravaganza on Friday, July 4, as music, food and fun usher in the annual fireworks show at Rome’s Ridge Ferry Park. The park will open to the public at 4 p.m. with inflatables…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday travel period. The suspension of lane closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 3, and will continue until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday,…… read more »
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, City of Rome administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. Provided are service changes and closures. Rome Solid Waste Schedule Walker Mountain Landfill Rome Transit Department (RTD) Building Inspection July 4th Schedule The City of Rome wishes…… read more »
The Georgia gas price average sees a slight drop at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than it was a week ago, 4 cents higher than it was a month ago, and…… read more »
The 41st annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade is scheduled for this Friday, July 4th at 9 am. Christa Jackson, organizer, invites community members to watch the parade. Or better yet, be in it! All participants should line up between 8:15 am and 8:45 am. Motorized vehicles and horses will line up on Perry…… read more »
Media release from Summerville Main Street: There should be no shortage of family fun at the 2025 City of Summerville Celebrate Independence Festival & Fireworks Show on July 3. The festival and fireworks show has been a long-time family affair and one of the best fireworks shows in northwest Georgia! This free community event will…… read more »