The Coosa River Basin Initiative is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. The local 501c3 grassroots environmental organization has been on a mission to protect, preserve, and restore the biologically diverse upper Coosa River basin throughout the past three decades. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive Director, encourages the public to join the CRBI’s 30th Anniversary Paddle Trip…… read more »
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OPEN DOOR HOME HOSTS NEW FUNDRAISER
(Media release from Open Door Home): Open Door Home invites you to take part in making our newest house a home. In February 2023, Open Door Home purchased a duplex for its Independent Living Program. The program enables those turning 18 years of age (and older) a transitional living arrangement. The duplex is close to…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS LEGISLATION CONTINUING FIRST LADY MARTY KEMP’S WORK TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp was joined by First Lady Marty Kemp on Tuesday to sign Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) into law. The bill, which passed both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support, builds upon the First Lady and the Grace Commission’s…… read more »
ROME DDA IS READY FOR A BUSY SPRING AND SUMMER
Tickets are still available for the 2023 Downtown Loft Tour, to be hosted by Rome’s Downtown Development Authority on Saturday, April 22nd at 10 am. Tours will start from the lobby of First National Community Bank located at 501 Broad Street. Check-in will begin at 9 am. Megan Treglown, the DDA’s Marketing and Special Events…… read more »
TWO FLOYD COUNTY STUDENTS NAMED FINALISTS FOR THE 2023 GOVERNOR’S HONORS PROGRAM
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Two Floyd County high school students have been selected to participate in the 2023 Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) this summer. Floyd County Schools is proud to congratulate Benjamin Cranford and Walker Gallman! Benjamin is a junior at Armuchee High School and will concentrate on Mathematics. Walker is a…… read more »
PINWHEEL PLACEMENT KICKS OFF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
(Media release from Exchange Club of Rome, GA): April is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Traditionally the local child abuse and neglect prevention agencies kick the month off with the planting of a pinwheel garden. Why pinwheels? By its very nature, the pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, and childhood. It…… read more »
TOWN GREEN FOUNTAIN TO OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Ready to make a splash this summer? The City of Rome has announced that it will open the Town Green Fountain over Memorial Day weekend. It will remain open through Labor Day weekend. For additional information, visit www.romegeorgia.org/attraction/town-green/.… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE JUMPED OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average rose at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.37 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 15 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents more than a month ago, and 41 cents less…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. That gathering will be preceded by a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is posted online at www.romega.us; the link to access a live stream of…… read more »
HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN TO HOST MAY ARTIST MARKET ON SATURDAY, MAY 6TH
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA will host a May Artist Market on Saturday, May 6th from 11 am to 4 pm. Tina Cox, Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, encourages event attendees to view ‘Howard Finster Before He Painted: Wood Creations from the ’50s to ’70s’, an exhibit that will be on…… read more »