(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 »
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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 »
THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CELEBRATES FIRST 100 DAYS UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP WHILE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS STEADY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrates 100 days in office on April 22, 2023. During this time, the commissioner’s administration has been laser-focused on the modernization of the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL). Top achievements over the last 100 days include: “Stabilizing the agency, creating confidence, and…… read more »
TEAMS STILL SOUGHT THROUGH FRIDAY TO COMPETE IN ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION’S BACKYARD BBQ BASH AT RIDGE FERRY PARK ON APRIL 29TH
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, along with Coke and Shaw Industries, invites local backyard BBQ buffs to put their best chicken and pork recipes to the test at the annual Backyard BBQ Bash set for Saturday, April 29 at Ridge Ferry Park. Lindsey Jones, Special Services Manager, says that teams have until Friday to register. Registration…… read more »
COMMUNITY INVITED TO ATTEND SPLOST CITIZEN COMMITTEE KICKOFF
(From Floyd County, GA – Government): Floyd County, the City of Rome, and the City of Cave Spring invite residents to attend the 2023 SPLOST Citizen Committee Kickoff this evening at 5 pm in the Fire Education Room at 409 East 12th Street in Rome. Introductions of committee members will be made. There will also…… read more »
CANCER NAVIGATORS’ IN-PERSON RUN/WALK, DAISY DROP SET FOR APRIL 30TH
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Cancer Navigators’ annual benefit run\walk culminates this year with an in-person 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the Barron Stadium track in Rome. The annual Daisy Drop will take place that day at 3 p.m. on the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge at…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY ISSUES AN APPEAL FOR NEW MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS AS THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR NEARS ITS END
A little more than a month remains in the 2022-2023 school year for students in Rome and Floyd County. Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County is reflecting on its successes of this year and making plans for next year. Gregory Wooten, CIS Executive Director, says that his organization remains in search of new mentors and…… read more »