Rome and Floyd County joined communities across the United States to host Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday to honor those who gave their lives on the battlefield in service to our armed forces. John Fortune, President of the Rome Exchange Club, stresses that Memorial Day is a solemn day to remember the fallen. This is…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE REMAINED STEADY FOR MEMORIAL DAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a month ago, and 88 cents less than this time last year. It…… read more »
ROME TRANSIT ADDS RIDGE FERRY PARK TO FREE MAINLINE FIXED ROUTE SERVICE FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA): Beginning this week, Rome Transit will add Ridge Ferry Park to it’s free mainline fixed route service for the summer season running until August 1. The stop is located near the park’s public restrooms with easy access to all the park’s amenities including: Rome transit continues to offer…… read more »
VOGEL UNIT 3 REACHES 100 PERCENT ENERGY OUTPUT FOR THE FIRST TIME; FINAL SERIES OF TESTING REMAINS BEFORE THE FIRST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED NUCLEAR UNIT IN THE U.S. IN OVER 30 YEARS ENTERS SERVICE
(Media release from Georgia Power): Georgia Power announced on Monday that Vogtle Unit 3 has safely reached 100 percent power, marking a major milestone towards commercial operation and service for customers. This milestone marks the maximum energy the unit is licensed to produce in the reactor core and is the first time the unit has…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: NORTHSIDE SWIM CENTER OPENS THIS WEEKEND, RIDGE FERRY FARMERS MARKET RETURNS JUNE 3RD
The weather predictions may call for cooler temperatures than normal here in Rome, GA for Memorial Day weekend, but the Northside Swim Center, 501 Kingston Avenue, plans to welcome swimmers for the first time in 2023 with its first open swim session on Saturday. Lindsey Jones, who serves as the Special Services Manager for Rome-Floyd…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS TEACHER AND STUDENT NAMED GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 2023 EXEMPLARY ENGLISH LEARNER AND ESOL TEACHER
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Each year, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) recognizes outstanding English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers and English Learner (EL) students across the state. GaDOE accepts one teacher and one student nomination from each district. Alto Park Elementary teacher Wendi Van Leuven was chosen from her…… read more »
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY: PUT SAFETY FIRST ON THE ROAD AND WATER THIS SUMMER
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): Whether traveling on the road or the water, make sure the trip or outing starts with the click of a seat belt or life jacket. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources are delivering their annual “Belts &…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE TO PRESENT ANNIE, JR, A PENGUIN PROJECT PRODUCTION
(Media release from the Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s Penguin Project production of “Annie, Jr” will run June 8-11, 2023 at the Rome City Auditorium. Annie, Jr is based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR APRIL UNCHANGED OVER THE MONTH, NORTHWEST GEORGIA’S RATE DECLINED
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unchanged unemployment rate at 3.2 percent in April. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “With Georgia’s economy continuing to soar, the state unemployment rates remain steady,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “When you consider the number of…… read more »
FAIRVIEW ES BROWN HERITAGE CORPORATION TO HOST ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER THIS WEEKEND
The Fairview ES Brown Heritage Corporation will host their annual BBQ fundraiser this weekend. It will be held at the Rome Civic Center on Friday, May 26th from 11 am on 6 pm (or until sold out) and at Ridge Ferry Park this Saturday, May 27th from 11 am to 7 pm (or until sold…… read more »