Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and the entire holiday shopping season is on the horizon. The Rome-Floyd Chamber urges locals to support their neighbors by shopping with small businesses throughout Rome, Cave Spring, and Floyd County. Pam Powers-Smith, the Chamber’s President and CEO, hopes that Rome and Floyd County residents will shop locally…… read more »
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GEORGIA STATE TROOPERS URGES MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will be out in full force and encourages motorists to drive safely and have patience this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, and ends at 11:59…… read more »
GBI MAKES ARREST IN ROCKMART HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): The GBI has arrested Ashjuan Stocks, age 15, of Rockmart, and charged him with felony malice murder, aggravated assault, possession of firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of pistol by person under 18, and possession of marijuana within a 1000ft of housing authority. The charges…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR ‘FUNNY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE’
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Auditions for Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Funny Little Thing Called Love” will be held December 5th and 6th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the DeSoto Theatre. The show will run February 10-19, 2023. This deliriously funny comedy is all about that four-letter word: L-O-V-E. Under a full moon…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD: LOVE LIGHT TREE REFLECTS HOSPICE’S MISSION OF COMPASSION, CHRISTMAS BACK HOME CONCERTS SET FOR DECEMBER 9TH AND 10TH
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and Atrium Health Floyd’s Love Light Tree is shining again to highlight the mission of Heyman Hospice Care. Each light on the tree atop Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center represents a special person in the lives of those touched by Heyman…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPING AHEAD OF THANKSGIVING
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average trends lower ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 6 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less than a month ago, and 13 cents less than this…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). The gathering is open to…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME’S 2022 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The Salvation Army of Rome’s 2022 Red Kettle Campaign is underway! It kicked off last Friday and will continue through just before Christmas. There are many ways to contribute this year, so there is no excuse not to give, states Captain Paula Blevins, who adds that contributions may be made with cash or check, or…… read more »
MEMORIAL SERVICES SET FOR LONGTIME HOUSE SPEAKER DAVID RALSTON
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): Speaker David Ralston, 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Public memorial services for Speaker Ralston are as follows: · Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 11:00 a.m. until Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 11:00 a.m. Speaker Ralston lies in state in the Rotunda of…… read more »
GEMA/HS JOINS NOVEMBER OBSERVANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY MONTH
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): November is Infrastructure Security Month across the nation, and Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has committed to participate in this effort of focusing on the importance of our nation’s critical infrastructure. “Our agency shares in the responsibility of keeping our critical…… read more »