(From the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department will host a ribbon cutting at the law enforcement center on Thursday November 3, 2022 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the renovated gym facility. The renovations were the result of our agency winning the Chris Conti Memorial Grant through Innovative Fitness,…… read more »
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ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL DESIGNATES PAM STUDIOS AS HEADQUARTERS FOR 2022 FESTIVAL
(Media release from Rome International Film Festival): The Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) is proud to announce that its headquarters for 2022 will be Rome Playa Azul Media (PAM) Studios. The studio recently sponsored a Latinx Film Category in the submission categories for the festival and will be hosting and promoting various Latin-focused events and…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, Nov. 7-11, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the spring semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the spring semester is…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST SHINE A LIGHT ON LUNG CANCER ON NOVEMBER 8TH
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): The local lung cancer community is coming together for the annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event, on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 5 pm – 6:45 pm at the Town Green at the Forum in downtown Rome, Georgia for an evening of remembrance and hope. The lighting ceremony begins…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECLINES
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to be one of the cheapest in the United States. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.20 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 7 cents more than a month ago, and 3 cents…… read more »
ADVANCE IN-PERSON VOTING IN THE NOVEMBER 8TH GENERAL ELECTION CONTINUES THIS WEEK
Advance in-person voting for the November 8th general election enters week two (of three) this week. Floyd County voters may cast their early ballots any week day from 8 am to 5 pm through Friday, November 4th at the county’s Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome, or at the Anthony Recreation Center, 2901…… read more »
HALLOWEEN IS ONE WEEK AWAY; PUBLIC SAFETY LEADERS OFFER SOME SAFETY TIPS
Halloween is one week away. Parents who have yet to purchase their kids’ Halloween costumes should keep these tips in mind – make sure that kids can see through their masks, and look for materials which do not pose a tripping hazard. This is the advice of Linda Patty, Life and Fire Safety Educator with…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening at City Hall (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They will meet for a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; it will be followed by the meeting at 6:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. Each is open to the public. The…… read more »
ROME HIGH’S PETER AND THE STARCATCHER REVEALS THE NEVERLAND YOU NEVER KNEW
(Media release from the Rome High School Theatre Department): The Rome High Theatre Department invites sea dogs and landlubbers alike to their season opener, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, October 29 & 30. This touching and rib-tickling tale is a prequel to the story of Peter Pan, telling the story of how a lonely orphan became…… read more »
CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR SET FOR THIS WEEKEND AT THE COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS
The Chiaha Harvest Fair will return to the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome this Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm both days. Monica Sheppard, event Co-Director, enthuses that there will be more than 150 booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts like watercolor and oil paintings, jewelry, pottery, clothing, and…… read more »