(From the US Navy Office of Community Outreach): PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 17, 2022) Lt. Dylan Colliel, right, from Pensacola, Fla., and Lt. Jesus Lomberti, from Cartersville, Ga., signal an EA-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is…… read more »
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BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM SET FOR JANUARY 7TH, 2023
Now that Christmas is over, it is time to decide how to dispose of those live Christmas trees. Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful encourages locals to discard trees responsibly by bringing them to the annual Bring One for the Chipper event on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 from 9 am to noon in the parking lot of The…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME SEEKS YEAR-END DONATIONS
Area non-profit organizations seek (and appreciate) donations from the public as the year 2022 draws to a close. The Salvation Army of Rome welcomes monetary contributions that will be used to support its initiatives in 2023, says Captain Paula Blevins. The office is located at 317 East 1st Avenue in Rome, open this week from…… read more »
CONGRESS ALLOCATES $5.1 MILLION FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Development Authority): The Rome Floyd Development Authority announced on Wednesday that Congress has allocated $5.1 million in their 2023 budget for the redevelopment of the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital Property. The Rome Floyd Development Authority applied for Congressionally Directed Spending from the offices of Senator Raphael Warnock and Senator…… read more »
PLAN TO START ’23 OFF WITH A BANG? FIRE SAFETY EDUCATOR URGES LOCALS TO ENJOY A PROFESSIONAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Do plan to start the New Year off with a bang? If you want to welcome 2023 with fireworks, your safest bet is to enjoy the professional display set for this Saturday, New Year’s Eve, at 7 pm. Linda Patty, Life and Fire Safety Educator with the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department, prefers that Romans refrain…… read more »
POST-CHRISTMAS SNOW TO BE FOLLOWED BY WARMER TEMPS AS WE HEAD INTO THE NEW YEAR
Northwest Georgia residents did not realize the dream of a white Christmas this year, but they did enjoy a dusting of snow on the night after Christmas. Snow that fell this past Monday night is mostly gone, but left lasting holiday memories for many. Temperatures will continue to rise as we wrap up the year…… read more »
THE 2022 GEORGIA ELITE CLASSIC ALL-STAR GAMES SLATED TO TAKE PLACE IN ROME
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The 2022 Georgia Elite Classic all-star games will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Historic Barron Stadium in Rome, Georgia. This year marks the tenth year for the annual event showcasing the best of the best in high school football for the state of Georgia.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DROP AHEAD OF THE NEW YEAR
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.70 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 36 cents less than a month ago, and 40…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NWGA SEE DROP IN NOVEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 2.8 percent in November, down four-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.7 percent. “We are seeing job numbers continue to rise across the state as Georgians secure…… read more »
GEORGIA PREPARES FOR FREEZING WEATHER, DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is working with state partners and communicating with local officials in preparation for the inclement weather heading Georgia’s way this week. Governor Kemp issued a State of Emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia that went…… read more »