(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents less than a week ago, 23 cents less than a month ago, and 34…… read more »
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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ROME BESTOWS ANNUAL GRANT AWARDS
The Community Foundation for Greater Rome’s Annual Grant Awards Recipient Presentation event was held recently. According to the organization – This year, we awarded $28,650 from our Greater Rome Impact Fund and the First Christian Heritage Fund to five nonprofits in the Rome/Floyd Community including the Open Door Home, Harbor House – The Northwest Georgia…… 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 (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus session will be held 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 the meeting is also available…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR THE 2023 SPLOST CITIZEN COMMITTEE
(Media release from Floyd County, GA): Floyd County is currently soliciting applications from citizens who are interested in serving on the 2023 SPLOST Citizen Committee. This committee is charged with reviewing proposed SPLOST projects and choosing the final project list that will be presented to the City of Cave Spring, City of Rome, and Floyd…… read more »
ROME DANCER RETURNS FROM TOUR OF ZAMBIA AND UGANDA WITH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROFESSIONAL BALLET COMPANY
(Media release from ShowSavvy Productions): On Sunday February 25th, Isaac Brackett returned to the U.S. after touring Zambia and Uganda as the only male dancer in the 15 member Events Company of Ballet Magnificat! Internationally renowned Ballet Magnificat! has toured multiple companies around the globe and across the United States since its founding in 1986…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PATROL POST IN ROME TO HOST RECRUITING EVENT ON FEBRUARY 28TH
The Georgia State Patrol seeks new troopers. A recruiting event will be held at Post 38 at 3386 Martha Berry Highway in Rome on Tuesday, February 28th from 10 am to 2 pm. Cpl. Shaun Sutherland, Recruiter, says that troopers will be present to explain the hiring process. The GSP seeks individuals with a commitment…… read more »
GEORGIA HOUSE PASSES LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE $1 BILLION IN ONE-TIME TAX REFUNDS TO GEORGIA TAXPAYERS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office): State Representative Lauren McDonald (R-Cumming), one of Governor Brian Kemp’s floor leaders, on Thursday announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 162, legislation which would provide a one-time tax refund for eligible citizens of Georgia. Rep. McDonald is carrying HB 162 on…… read more »
SWISS CONSUL GENERAL PAYS A VISIT TO ROME, GA
(From the City of Rome, GA): Mr. Urs Broennimann, Swiss Consul General, spoke at Rome Rotary on Thursday and then met with local leaders at Rome City Hall. Olivier Brauen, President of the Swiss American Chamber in Southeast USA and Kimberly Shulman, Senior Trade Commissioner at Swiss Business Hub USA in Atlanta, accompanied the Swiss…… read more »
DARLINGTON PLAYERS TO PRESENT ‘LUCKY STIFF’ IN DOWNTOWN ROME THIS WEEKEND
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington’s fine arts department and the Darlington Players will present “Lucky Stiff” Feb. 24-26 at the Rome City Auditorium. Showtime is 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Showtime for the Sunday matinee is 2 p.m. “Lucky Stiff” is a fast-paced, madcap, hilarious romp of a musical that follows Harry Witherspoon’s…… read more »
DOCTOR THAT LED RESCUE OF IMPRISONED AMERICAN STUDENT PRESENTS TO ROME REALTORS
(Media release from the Greater Rome Board of Realtors): Dr. Michael Flueckiger presented to the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS on Wednesday as the featured speaker of the organization’s monthly luncheon series. Flueckiger shared his harrowing experience as part of the team that rescued Otto Warmbier from North Korea in June 2017. Prior to the medical evacuation, the imprisoned American…… read more »