(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 »
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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 »
HOSPITALITY HOUSE THRIFT STORE SEEKS DONATIONS, SHOPPERS, AND VOLUNTEERS
Has the Spring-like weather we have experienced this week motivated you to do some Spring cleaning? Take your gently-used stuff over to the Hospitality House Thrift Store on Shorter Avenue in Rome! Alice Towe, Store Manager, says that Spring and Summer clothes are being accepted at this time, along with housewares and furniture. In addition…… read more »
GNTC TO HOST KIDS STEM FESTIVAL ON MARCH 16TH
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College will host a free Kids STEM Festival on Thursday, March 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton. Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) PBS Kids staff will be special guests and join GNTC’s Early Childhood Care and Education program instructors and students…… read more »
GEMA/HS TO HOST 2023 GEORGIA SCHOOL SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, is hosting the 2023 Georgia School Safety & Homeland Security Conference on June 19-21, at The Classic Center in Athens, Ga. The Georgia School Safety and Homeland Security…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: PLANT-BASED ENFAMIL INFANT FORMULA RECALLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the U.S., is recalling two batches of Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. To date, no illnesses or adverse events have been reported. ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9…… read more »