Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful will team with TRED of Rome/Floyd County, the City of Rome, GA Tree Board, and other community partners to host an Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, February 17th. It will begin at 1 pm at the G.E. Trail Head, 1389 Redmond Circle. Hannah Bagley, KRFB Director, intends to get local schools involved…… read more »
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SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN GEORGIA BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 6TH
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, encourages Georgians to learn and understand the threats of severe weather as well as prepare for various weather events during Severe Weather Preparedness Week on Feb. 6-10. “Given the…… read more »
THOMAS (TAB) BROWN NAMED DIRECTOR OF BANDS FOR ROME CITY SCHOOLS
(Media release from the Rome City Schools – Rome, GA): The Rome City School Board has approved the hiring of Thomas (Tab) Brown to become the new Director of Bands at Rome City Schools. “Mr. Brown has dedicated his life to music and the sharing of that passion with the next generation,” said Rome City…… read more »
‘FUNNY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE’ TO TAKE THE STAGE AT ROME LITTLE THEATRE IN FEBRUARY
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Funny Little Thing Called Love” will run February 10-19, 2023 at the DeSoto Theatre. From the whip smart comedy team of Jones, Hope, Wooten, “Funny Little Thing Called Love” takes you around the world as four hilarious and unpredictable stories unfold on one magical…… read more »
CRUISE INDUSTRY PREPARES FOR STRONG YEAR; AAA SHARES TOP TRENDS AND DESTINATIONS FOR 2023
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): After nearly three years of challenges and uncertainty, cruise lines are gearing up for a strong year with travel demand rising and Americans eager to set sail. A new AAA survey finds 52% of U.S. adults are just as likely or more likely to consider taking…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO RISE
(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 $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 14 cents more than a week ago, 67 cents more than a month ago, and 20 cents more…… read more »
CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA’S HISTORIC CHUBB CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HONORED WITH PRESERVATION GRANT
(Media release from United Methodist Communications): Chubb Chapel United Methodist Church in Cave Spring, GA is the recipient of a $50,000 capital project grant from The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund’s Preserving Black Churches program awards. The initiative is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. to help historic Black churches and congregations reimagine, redesign, and deploy…… read more »
GEORGIA’S STATE PARKS OFFER INSPIRATION TO THOSE WHO NEED A BOOST IN KEEPING THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO BE MORE ACTIVE
So how’s it going with that New Year’s resolution? Are you seeking some inspiration in your resolve to be more active in 2023? Georgia’s state parks have much to offer, including a wealth of hiking trails and great views. Kim Hatcher, the Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, suggests joining a…… read more »
FULL SLATE OF EVENTS AHEAD FOR CHIEF VANN HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE IN CHATSWORTH
(Media release from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site): We’ve got a great run of family friendly programs coming up this spring at the Chief Vann House Historic Site, and even an educational adult only program. For more details on each program, visit us online at gastateparks.org/chiefvannhouse or our Facebook at ‘Friends of the Chief…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PROVIDES ‘STOP THE BLEED’ KITS TO AREA SCHOOLS
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): AtriumHealthFloyd has donated almost 1,000 trauma kits to area schools through its partnership with them as official health care provider. Chattooga County schools, Floyd County Schools, Rome City Schools, Polk County schools, Trion schools and Darlington School recently requested hundreds of the Stop the Bleed kits from Atrium Health…… read more »