(Media release from the Rome International Film Festival): The Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) is excited to announce a packed four day schedule that will include: major film screenings including international features and shorts, tier 1 filmmakers and talent, educational panels, talk-backs, cocktail functions, after-parties and industry VIPs and celebrity appearances. Notable features and daily…… read more »
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LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WELCOME ISRAELI POLICE TO ROME
Local law enforcement welcomed visitors from the Israeli Police Departments on Wednesday as part of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange program (GILEE). According to the Rome Police Department’s Facebook page – GILEE shapes police executive leadership development through global engagement by investing in an exceptional peer-to-peer experiential learning environment. GILEE enhances public safety by…… read more »
ROME NOON OPTIMIST CLUB TO ‘FLIP FOR YOUTH’ AT ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON NOVEMBER 19TH
(Media release from the Rome Noon Optimist Club): After two years as a drive-thru only event, the Rome Noon Optimist Club is happy to announce we’re “Flipping” Back, with indoor sit-down dining as an option once again. As a THANK YOU to our community for their strong support during the challenges of 2020 and 2021,…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE HOSTS KIDS STEM FESTIVAL
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): More than 150 children turned out for Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) first Kids STEM Festival on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The free event was open to everyone. GNTC encouraged students to come with their children to engage in fun learning and…… read more »
GEORGIA’S MIDTERM GENERAL ELECTION IS ON THE BOOKS
Georgia’s midterm general election is on the books. The results from Floyd County and across the state are updated on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.ga.gov. Governor Brian Kemp, Republican, won his bid for re-election versus Stacey Abrams, a Democrat. The race for US Senate between Democrat incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel…… read more »
ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR NOVEMBER 29TH, ENTER BY NOVEMBER 15TH TO AVOID A LATE FEE
The 2022 Rome Christmas Parade is less than three weeks away. The parade will traverse Broad Street in downtown Rome on Tuesday, November 29th at 6:30 pm (with a rain date of Thursday, December 1st). This year’s theme is ‘The Joys of Christmas’, enthuses Janet Byington, parade co-chair, who asserts that the deadline to enter…… read more »
CITY OF SUMMERVILLE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR DECEMBER 2ND, TO BE FOLLOWED BY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS ON DECEMBER 3RD AND 4TH
(Media release from the City of Summerville Main Street): The City of Summerville is gearing up for the 2022 Christmas Parade, to be held this Friday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Winter Wonderland”. Trophies will be awarded by the Summerville Recreation Department for the top 3 float entries and prize…… read more »
FIRST STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE’S ELECTRICAL LINEWORKER PROGRAM
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Leaders from Georgia Power joined with officials from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and state and local representatives Monday, Oct. 31, at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart to congratulate the first graduates of GNTC’s new Electrical Lineworker Program. Through the collaboration between Georgia Power and GNTC, 18…… read more »
GEMA/HS NAMES FORMER CIA SENIOR OFFICER AS NEW CHIEF OF INTELLIGENCE
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency welcomed former Central Intelligence Agency senior officer, Linda Criblez, as the Homeland Security Division’s Chief of Intelligence. In her new role, Criblez will spearhead GEMA/HS’ intelligence unit to expand the collection and sharing of analysis with…… read more »
ELECTION DAY HAS ARRIVED
It’s Election Day! Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm in Floyd County for the mid-term general election to those who did not already cast ballots during the early voting period. Georgia voters will choose a Governor and a US Senator in this election. US House District 14 is also up for…… read more »