Many people are opting for a live Christmas tree this year. If you do, here are some words of caution from the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department – First things first – when you go to purchase a live tree, make sure that it is not dried out. Shasta Farrer, Life and Fire Safety Educator, suggests…… read more »
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WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS DECEMBER 5TH – 9TH
(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, is observing Winter Weather Preparedness Week on Dec. 5-9. Georgians are encouraged to learn about winter weather threats, review or create a family communications plan and consider what items…… read more »
SUMMERVILLE TO HOST CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
(Media release from City of Summerville Main Street): Children of all ages are invited to enjoy holiday cheer at The City of Summerville’s annual Christmas In The Park event in Dowdy Park. Christmas In The Park will be presented to the public on Friday, December 9 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Santa will arrive…… read more »
PLENTY TO DO IN ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY OVER THIS FIRST WEEKEND OF DECEMBER
There will be plenty of things for locals (and visitors) to do around Rome and Floyd County during this first weekend of December. The 19th annual Small Town Christmas in the Country will be held at Rolater Park in Cave Spring. Event hours are 9 am until 4 pm on Saturday and 12 pm until…… read more »
ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE JOYFULLY USHERS IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR LOCALS
The 2022 Rome Christmas Parade joyfully ushered in the holiday season for locals as it traversed Broad Street on Thursday night. This year’s theme was “The Joys of Christmas”. Mary Hardin Thornton was the Grand Marshal for the parade, which ended with an appearance by Santa Claus. According to the parade committee, here are this…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP AND TCSG ANNOUNCES NEW COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMIES
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) approved grants totaling $6 million in bond funds to establish two new College and Career Academies. TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier will award two partnerships with grant funds…… read more »
GA SOS URGES BUSINESS OWNERS TO AVOID THIRD-PARTY SOLICITATIONS FOR CORPORATE ANNUAL REGISTRATIONS
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger): Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is once again reminding Georgia business owners to protect their businesses from rip-off solicitations. Out-of-state entities are targeting Georgia business owners with mailers regarding their annual registration that make responses look required and do not include required disclaimers.…… read more »
AAA RELEASES SAFETY TIPS FOR TRANSPORTING CHRISTMAS TREES
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): If you plan to purchase a real Christmas tree this holiday season, AAA urges you to have a plan to get it home safely. “Nothing will make you say, ‘bah humbug’ faster than losing the tree you just bought on the drive home,” said Montrae Waiters, spokeswoman,…… read more »
WINTER IS AN IDEAL TIME FOR OPTIMAL VIEWS AT GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES
Winter is an ideal time for optimal views at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, indicates Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator. She adds that along with open views, visitors may find it easier to make reservations; those parks were overwhelmed with leaf-peepers throughout the Fall. Hatcher encourages the public to visit www.gastateparks.org for information about…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY IS A LITTLE CLOSER TO AVERAGE YEARLY RAINFALL FOLLOWING TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY’S SHOWERS, CHILLY TEMPS EXPECTED FOR ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE TONIGHT
The showers and thunderstorms that moved through our area Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning dumped 3.25 inches of rain at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport, according to the National Weather Service.Keith Mickler, UGA Extension agent for Floyd County, says that amount of rain brought this area a little closer to its average yearly rainfall. Partly…… read more »