It’s almost time for the 2022 Wings Over North Georgia air show, which will take to the skies over the Russell Regional Airport in Rome this Saturday and Sunday, October 15th and 16th. The 10th annual air show will feature the debut of the Airshow Racing Series. John Cowman, President of JLC Airshow Management, looks…… read more »
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ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening at City Hall (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They will meet for a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; it will be followed by the meeting at 6:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. Each is open to the public. The…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA’S SEPTEMBER NET TAX REVENUES UP 9.9 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on Friday that Georgia’s September net tax collections totaled almost $3.1 billion for an increase of $279.2 million, or 9.9 percent, compared to FY 2022 when net tax collections approached $2.82 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled roughly $7.62 billion for…… read more »
GHC PHED 1420: BE IMMERSED IN ‘SKI CULTURE’ AT APPALACHIAN SKI MOUNTAIN THIS DECEMBER
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): For nearly 45 years, students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) have had the opportunity to complete a physical education credit, PHED 1420, while hitting the slopes. In the beginning of January 2023, students interested in skiing and snowboarding will have the opportunity to spend four days on the Appalachian…… read more »
COOSA VALLEY FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY
The 73rd annual Coosa Valley Fair continues through Saturday at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 1400 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Rome. Event hours are 5 pm until 10 pm on Friday and 10 am until midnight on Saturday. Miss Coosa Valley Fair will highlight Saturday evening’s activities. Regular admission to the fair is $5…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: STATE’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE RISES IN 2022, ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS EXCEED STATE’S RATE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Education): Georgia’s high-school graduation rate increased in 2022, rising to 84.1% – an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation now required by federal law, and up from 83.7% in 2021. The Floyd County School system had a 91.6 % graduation rate, while Rome High…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES: LEAF WATCH 2022 IS ON!
Fall color is beginning to cover the state of Georgia. The peak usually occurs in late October to early November, according to Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, who urges the public to check out the Leaf Watch travel planner at www.gastateparks.org. The ’22 Leaf Watch travel planner includes…… read more »
GEORGIA ARSON CONTROL TO PRESENT A REWARD CHECK FOR INFORMATION THAT LED TO A CONVICTION
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department): The Rome-Floyd Fire Department announces that the Georgia Arson Control (GAC) plans to award a check that will go to an informant who provided multiple tips that resulted in the arrest and the successful prosecution of two men from the Feb. 2019 fire at 11 Craton Rd. The…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC ENCOURAGES THE COMMUNITY TO BE AN ANTIBODY BUILDER AND GET VACCINATED AGAINST FLU AND PNEUMONIA
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic is encouraging the community to become antibody builders by practicing healthy habits and getting important vaccines this year. Vaccines create strong immune systems and build essential antibodies to fight off viruses and bacteria. Healthy practices like washing hands frequently, getting adequate sleep and eating nutrient dense foods also…… read more »
IT’S KIDS AND SENIORS DAY AT THE COOSA VALLEY FAIR!
The 73rd annual Coosa Valley Fair continues through this Saturday up at the fairgrounds located at 1400 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Rome. Today is Kids and Seniors Day at the fair with free admission for students and seniors ages 55 and up from 1 pm to 5 pm. Beginning at 5 pm, attendees…… read more »