(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Perfect weather, tons of people, dozens of classic cars and numerous chili teams competing for the coveted championship belt populated Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday in the 2022 edition of Chili Fest presented by Courtesy Ford. When the smoke cleared, quite literally, the Chili Pros were named overall…… read more »
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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME/FLOYD COUNTY IN FULL SWING WITH MENTOR/VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Communities in Schools of Rome and Floyd County is in full swing with its mentor/volunteer program for the 2022-2023 school year. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, asserts that these schools are appreciative of individuals who are willing to invest their time and resources into the growth of students. Training is currently available to those interested in…… read more »
THE 2022 ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IS SET FOR THIS THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
The 2022 Rome International Film Festival will get underway this Thursday and will continue through Sunday. Here’s an update from the festival: “We’re proud to announce our opening night film is the worldwide premiere of Her Name Was Hester, presented by Georgia Power. Directed by Berry College Professor Dr. Brian Campbell, the documentary follows Stacie Marshall…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: OCTOBER NET TAX REVENUES UP 9.3 %
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in October approached $2.71 billion for an increase of $230.2 million, or 9.3 percent, compared to October of FY 2022 when net tax collections totaled nearly $2.48 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $10.32 billion for an increase of…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED THREE CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(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 $3.12 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, 7 cents less than a month ago, and 13…… read more »
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NWGA EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR THE PUBLIC’S SUPPORT THROUGHOUT 2022, SEEKS YEAR-END DONATIONS
As we enter a season of thankfulness, the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia expresses its gratitude towards the people of Rome/Floyd County for supporting the center and other non-profits community-wide throughout the year 2022. Kimberly King, Executive Director, encourages locals to continue their generosity by contributing a year-end donation to any local charity, such…… 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 »
DARLINGTON ALUMNI, CURRENT TRUSTEE NAMED TO GEORGIA TREND’S 2022 LIST OF 500 MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington alumni Thomas G. Cousins (’48), John Izard Jr. (’77) and Larry K. Williams Jr. (’82), and Darlington trustee Gretchen Corbin were recently named to Georgia Trend’s 2022 list of 500 Most Influential Leaders. Tom Cousins (’48) is a retired Atlanta real estate developer whose work largely shaped the city’s skyline, benefited the region’s economy and…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: PLAYTIME WITH SANTA TO RETURN TO RIDGE FERRY PARK ON DECEMBER 10TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, returns to Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday, Dec. 10 for the 2022 version of Playtime with Santa. Santa along with Parky and Rex, the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation mascots, will be on hand to take photos with children and also hand…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ANGEL TREE PROGRAM, SEEKING BELL RINGERS FOR THEIR RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The Salvation Army of Rome is accepting applications through November 22nd for the 2022 Angel Tree program. The program is available to families to supplement Christmas gifts for children ages birth to 12 years. An Angel Tree also exists for seniors age 65 and up. Applications are accepted IN PERSON ONLY on Tuesdays and Thursdays…… read more »