Event season is here! As you prepare to head out for outdoor events planned for this weekend and in the coming months, here are some words of caution from the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition – don’t forget to wear sunscreen! Erin Hernandez, President and CEO, states that sunscreen is the primary line of defense…… read more »
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HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN TO HOST MAY ARTIST MARKET ON SATURDAY
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville will host the May Artist Market this Saturday, May 6th from 11 am to 4 pm. The cost to attend the event is $10 for general admission and $5 for seniors. Admission is free to those age 12 and under, Chattooga County residents, and members. According to a description…… read more »
CRBI CELEBRATES SIGNING OF HB 31
(From the Coosa River Basin Initiative): CRBI Executive Director Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman stood alongside Georgia Governor Brian Kemp earlier this week as Kemp signed House Bill 31 at the state capitol. Known as the Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, the bill is a major win for CRBI. CRBI worked for many years with state legislators to make…… read more »
GEORGIA DOT AWARDED 18 PROJECTS IN MARCH 2023
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): In March 2023 the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 18 projects valued at $65,263,277. The largest single investment, worth approximately $15million, is a bridge construction project awarded to E. R. Snell Contractor, Inc. This project will include construction of a 0.503-mile bridge and approaches on SR 212…… read more »
MAY 7-13 IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK; GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM TO OFFER FREE GIFT TO LOCALS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEEK
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites locals to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW), May 7-13, 2023. The week celebrates the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal well-being and invites locals to gain the full visitor experience…… read more »
FC BOE ENTERS INTERGOVERNMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF GLENWOOD SCHOOL CAMPUS
(Statement from Floyd County Schools, GA): During a joint called Board meeting on Wednesday morning, the Floyd County Board of Education entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Floyd County Board of Commissioners to transfer ownership of the former Glenwood School campus. The transfer was voted on and accepted to use the campus for government purposes.…… read more »
SPEAR ACT SPONSORED BY SENATOR CHUCK HUFSTETLER OF ROME SIGNED INTO LAW, EMPOWERS GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER TO PROTECT SENIORS
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office): Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continues to lead the way against the financial exploitation of Georgia seniors after The Senior Protections from Exploitation Against Retirees (SPEAR) Act, SB84, was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday. Sponsored by Senator Chuck Hufstetler with…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ‘SISTER ACT’ OPENS ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE DESOTO, RUNS FOR TWO WEEKENDS
(Media release from the Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Sister Act” will run May 5-14, 2023 at the DeSoto Theatre. Sister Act is the musical stage play based on the smash hit 1992 film. Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop…… read more »
ESP ROME PARTICIPANTS TO COMPETE IN FIRST ANNUAL TRIATHLON
(Media release from ESP): ESP (Extra Special People), a leading organization dedicated to creating transformative experiences for people with disabilities will host the first annual Tri-ESP with Darlington School on Saturday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m. at the Huffman Athletic Center. “This triathlon is designed for all children with disabilities,” said Beth Smith, Darlington pre-K…… read more »
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THE ROME CELEBRITY DANCE CHALLENGE
(Media release from the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia): Tickets for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. are now available at www.romecelebritydancechallenge.com. Doors to the Rome City Auditorium will open at 6 p.m. Patron tickets, available for $125 each, include admission to the pre-event patron party at Broad…… read more »