(Media release from the Georgia Public Service Commission): The Georgia Public Service Commission, the National Association of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners and state regulators across the country are observing September 12-16 as Lifeline Awareness Week. The post-Labor Day event has been observed since 2008, when, NARUC, state regulatory commissions, the FCC and the National Association of…… read more »
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FINSTER FEST 2022 SET FOR SEPTEMBER 24TH AND 25TH AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN IN SUMMERVILLE
Finster Fest 2022 will take place at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, on Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th from 10 am until 5 pm both days. Tina Cox, Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, attests that the event will feature the works of more than 60 folk…… read more »
GNTC’S HORTICULTURE PROGRAM TO HOST FALL MUM SALE NEXT WEEK
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The Horticulture program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will hold a Fall Mum Sale outside of Building L located across from GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome Monday, Sept. 19, through Thursday, Sept. 22. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on each…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO HOST CAREER FAIR IN ROME THIS THURSDAY
Are you looking for a job? The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice will host a Career Fair at the Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, 200 Marable Way in Rome, this Thursday, September 15th from 10 am until 2 pm. There are multiple positions available for Juvenile Correctional Officers, Food Service Employees, and Housekeepers. For…… read more »
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR CHILI-FEST 2022, SET FOR EARLY NOVEMBER
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Bragging rights, fame, a giant championship belt and a very, very small fortune await the winners of the 2022 Chili-Fest Cook Off and Festival presented by Courtesy Ford of Rome. The event is set for Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD HELPING STUDENTS ‘RISE TO SUCCESS’
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Four recent Rome High School graduates were celebrated at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center on Friday as part of the Rise to Success program. The initiative enables high school graduates to earn an associate degree in a healthcare-related discipline from a local community college and obtain an entry-level, part-time…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED EIGHT CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 8 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents less than a month ago, and 28 cents…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH SEEKS TEAMS, SPONSORS, AND VOLUNTEERS FOR SWING FORE KIDS GOLF CLASSIC, SET FOR SEPTEMBER 23RD
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is in search of a few more teams and sponsors for their 28th annual Swing FORE Kids Golf Classic, slated for Friday, September 23rd at Stonebridge Golf Club in Rome. Volunteers are additionally sought, according to LaDonna Collins, Executive Director. Funds raised from the event will support…… read more »
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. The meeting is slated for 6:30 pm. It will be preceded by a caucus that will include a United Way Tour and Update at the New Facility Located at 1304 North Broad Street. The tour will…… read more »
GHC STUDENTS PLACE 2,977 AMERICAN FLAGS ON DISPLAY TO REPRESENT THE LIVES LOST 21 YEARS AGO ON 9/11
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) faculty, staff and students placed 2,977 flags on the college’s Cartersville site last week in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Several Veterans Affairs work-study students and the Student Veterans of America Club, as well as students in Rachel Wall’s American…… read more »