Media release from the Georgia Archives: The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, Georgia’s Historical Recipes, by Valerie Frey, will take place on-site on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA. This event is free and open to the public, with no registration…… read more »
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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SEEKS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHES
Many local non-profit organizations have needs and seek contributions from the public as we approach the holiday season. The Family Resource Center is happy to accept cash donations, according to Tina Bartleson, Executive Director. She adds that diapers are also needed at the center for the families that it serves. Contributions will support the FRC’s…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME WINTER ART MARKET RETURNS TO THE CIVIC CENTER ON DECEMBER 6TH AND 7TH
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center & Gift Shop is pleased to announce the return of the 14th Annual Georgia’s Rome Winter Art Market, taking place December 6–7, 2025, at the Rome Civic Center. The market will be open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.…… read more »
FIFTEEN ROME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR’S HONORS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School has released the names of 15 students who have been nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program. These students include: “Rome High School is incredibly proud of these 15 students and the outstanding work that earned them nominations for the Governor’s Honors Program. Their dedication, talent,…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE: LIGHTS UP! WHERE EVERY VOICE FINDS ITS STAGE!
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome LIttle Theatre is thrilled to announce additional dates have been added for Lights Up! Audition Techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn essential skills that will enhance your audition experience for future productions. These workshops are an ideal lead-up to our upcoming auditions for “The SpongeBob Musical”, scheduled for…… read more »
TALKING TURKEY WITH THE ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT
It is time to talk turkey. If you have a turkey in the freezer and plan to cook it in the deep fryer for Thanksgiving, be sure that you thaw it out in advance of the big day in order to prevent a dangerous fire or explosion. This message is from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department.…… read more »
GIRL SCOUTS PLAN TO CLOSE CAMP MISTY MOUNTAIN IN ARMUCHEE
Media release from Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta: On Tuesday, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta (GSGATL) announced the planned closure of Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee, Georgia. The decision to close a camp is not made easily or quickly. Following a multi-year evaluation, a dedicated task force, comprised of board members, volunteers, staff, and current…… read more »
GNTC NAMED TO MILITARY TIMES’S 2025 BEST FOR VETS: COLLEGES LIST
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has been included on Military Times’s list of the 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. This list is the most trusted, comprehensive list of U.S. colleges and universities committed to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. This year’s list includes 357 institutions, marking the largest…… read more »
AAA: UPWARDS OF 2.3 MILLION GEORGIANS EXPECTED TO TRAVEL FOR THANKSGIVING
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA projects that 2.3 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in Georgia. Nationwide, AAA expects 81.8…… read more »
JAMES H. “SLOPPY” FLOYD STATE PARK IN SUMMERVILLE WECOMES NORTHWEST GEORGIANS FOR HIKING, HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES, AND MORE
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, located in Summerville, GA, welcomes Northwest Georgians for hiking, holiday festivities, and more. Another Moon Pie Hike will be held on the evening of Saturday, December 6th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. These hikes are typically centered around the full moon, says Katy Gramling, Park Manager. She adds…… read more »