(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth and Truett’s Chick-fil-A will honor the community’s veterans by hosting a free Veterans Lunch. All veterans and Patriot Guard members are invited to enjoy a free lunch at Truett’s Chick-fil-A, located at 264 Shorter Avenue NW, Rome on Friday, Nov. 11 from 11 am to 2 pm. Veterans Day…… read more »
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TOLES, TEMPLE & WRIGHT HONOR ROBINSON AND MCDANIEL FOR LONGTIME SERVICE TO COMPANY
(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.): Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. (TTW) announced today that the real estate brokerage has recognized two of its agents whose collective tenure at the company spans almost 50 years. In recognition of their service, each agent was presented with a special lapel pin that corresponds with their…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST CHILI FEST, ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL OVER AT RIDGE FERRY PARK THIS WEEKEND
Chili Fest will return to Ridge Ferry Park in Rome this weekend. The second ever chili cook-off competition will take place this Saturday, and an arts and crafts festival will be held on both Saturday and Sunday. The chili sampling and voting will only occur on Saturday, according to Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager for…… read more »
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NWGA TO BENEFIT FROM UNDERGROUND ROME FALL TOURS SET FOR SATURDAY
(From the Sexual Assault Center of NWGA): The Sexual Assault Center of NWGA and the Rome Area History Center welcome locals to a tour of underground Rome to learn about its unique architectural history. The annual Rome Underground tours are set for this Saturday. Participants will tour below the following buildings: Broad&Fifth (The Forrest Place…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS MOVE FORWARD IN GOVERNOR’S HONORS SELECTION PROCESS
(Media release from the Floyd County Schools): 22 of Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) top students were selected to advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selection process! GHP is a four-week summer instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students with challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS CLASS OF ’22 ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE ON ACT
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): Floyd County Schools (FCS) Class of 2022 average ACT score was 20.4 compared to the national average of 19.8. FCS was just below the state and recorded an average composite score of 21.6. The Class score decreased 1.1 points from 21.5 composite score average last year to 20.4 this…… read more »
GNTC HOSTS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FIELD DAY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Construction Management students built on their skills by learning to operate heavy machinery Thursday, Oct. 27, during Construction Equipment Field Day at GNTC’s Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. Organized by Donny Holmes, Construction Management program director and instructor, the outdoor training event is the…… read more »
VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE 34TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST
Volunteers and donations are sought for the 34th annual Thanksgiving Love Feast. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, November 24th from 11 am until 2 pm (or until the food runs out). Only carry-out will be provided this year; there will be no inside dining, as indicated…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION READIES FOR ELECTION DAY
(From the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration will meet on Tuesday, November 8th at 7 am at the Floyd County Election Center, located at 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to oversee the General Election. The meeting will be…… read more »
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HEATING NOW OPEN
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services): While the nation faces higher energy costs this winter, the Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Family & Children Services is ready to help vulnerable Georgians stay warm through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This federally funded program assists low-income, elderly, and…… read more »