(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): Visitors traveling U.S. Highway 27 in northwest Georgia will now see new signs indicating the route’s designation as Georgia Grown Trail 27. The trail, which was approved by legislation in 2021, stretches from the Tennessee line in Walker County through Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd, Polk, Haralson, and…… read more »
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ROME IS A HOT SPOT FOR FOLKS MOVING TO GEORGIA, ACCORDING TO MOVEBUDDHA’S GEORGIA MIGRATION REPORT
Rome is a hot spot for folks moving to Georgia. The city was recently listed at No. 1 among the ‘Top Five Cities to Move to in Georgia’ in moveBuddha’s 2021-2022 Georgia Migration Report. Craig McDaniel, member of the Rome City Commission and lifelong Roman, is not surprised by this designation. He attests that the…… read more »
CHRISTMAS BACK HOME CONCERTS SET FOR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
(From Atrium Health Floyd): Heyman Hospice Care is again the presenting sponsor of the Christmas Back Home concerts in Rome, scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 at the Rome City Auditorium. Admission is $20 for adults ($25 at the door) and $10 for children ages 6-12 ($15 at the door). Children 5…… read more »
GNTC TO HOLD FALL COMMENCEMENT ON DECEMBER 13TH
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): More than 300 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Tuesday, Dec. 13, armed with the education and technical training needed to kick-start their careers. The 2022 Fall Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6 pm at the Dalton…… read more »
AAA: DANGEROUS DRIVING BEHAVIORS ON THE RISE
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): A new AAA report reveals that unsafe driving behaviors increased from 2020 to 2021. The increase comes after three years of steady declines. According to the new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the rise in risky behaviors included speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving…… read more »
RUN-OFF ELECTION IS ON THE BOOKS
The December 6th run-off election in Georgia to determine a post on the US Senate is now on the books. According to results from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office just before 1 am this morning, incumbent Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, won with 51.28 percent of the vote across the state. Challenger Herschel Walker, a…… read more »
CHIEF VANN HOUSE TO BRING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANDLELIGHT TOURS ON DECEMBER 9TH AND 10TH
(Media release from the Chief Vann House Historic Site): Christmas is here, and with it, Candlelight Tours at the Chief Vann House on December 9th and 10th. See the historical house decked with boughs, bows, greenery, and decorations inspired by a 19th century Moravian Christmas celebration. Visitors attending the event will tour the lovingly decorated house…… read more »
ROME’S OFFICE OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING AND HOLIDAY FUN WITH ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
(Media release from the Rome, GA Office of Downtown Development): The Office of Downtown Development (DDA) is excited to bring late-night shopping and holiday fun to downtown during Rome for the Holidays! Every Thursday until Christmas over twenty retail shops will be staying open late until 8 p.m. Downtown is also offering fun holiday activities…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO DEDICATE ITS 58TH HOME ON DECEMBER 18TH
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will host a dedication for its 58th home on Sunday, December 18th at 3 pm at 1400 Gordon Avenue in Rome, home of the Bowers family. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Betsy or Taylor at (706) 378-0030 by December 15th. Attendees are asked to bring…… read more »
GNTC HOLDS BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT CLASS GRADUATION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun to honor 12 students graduating from Basic Law Enforcement Training Class (BLETC) #2022 on Monday, Dec. 5. The Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) program is designed to train and prepare graduates…… read more »