(Media release from Rome Symphony Orchestra): The Rome Symphony Orchestra announced their opening concert for the 2022-2023 season, Symphonic Circus. In a special two-night event, the RSO will present a free concert downtown combining classical music and circus acts in a never-before-seen performance in Northwest Georgia. On September 9th and 10th, the Rome Symphony Orchestra…… read more »
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PAM STUDIOS TO PARTNER WITH ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO ESTABLISH LATINX FILM CATEGORY
(Media release from PAM Studios): Rome Playa Azul Media (PAM) Studios is sponsoring a Latinx Film Category to the submission categories for the 19th Rome International Film Festival (RIFF). The Nov. 10 – Nov. 13 event will reflect the support of a multi-year partnership with Rome Playa Azul Media (PAM) Studios. PAM Studios and RIFF…… read more »
IT’S ALMOST AUTUMN – A GREAT TIME FOR PLANTING AND LEAF PEEPING!
The official arrival of Autumn ’22 is now less than three weeks away. Maybe you’ve noticed that the leaves on the trees have begun to change colors. This is due to a decrease in daylight, says Keith Mickler, UGA Extension agent for Floyd County, who adds that this is a great time of year for…… read more »
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LABOR DAY BARBECUE RETURNS TO THE ROME CIVIC CENTER ON SEPTEMBER 5TH
(From the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus): The Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue returns Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, to the Rome Civic Center with drive-through and take-out options.The Knights will not offer indoor dining; all orders will be to-go and two drive-through lanes will be available. Please follow our crews and the signage in…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP EXTENDS SUSPENSION OF GAS TAX AND SUPPLY CHAIN STATE OF EMERGENCY AHEAD OF HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday signed two executive orders extending the temporary suspension of state taxes on motor and locomotive fuel as well as the supply chain state of emergency. As Georgians continue to face sky-high inflation due to irresponsible policies and spending from Democrats…… read more »
STATE TROOPERS URGE MOTORISTS TO PRACTICE SAFE DRIVING HABITS OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety): The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) are urging motorists to practice safe driving habits this weekend as they travel to celebrate Labor Day, the last summer holiday. The holiday travel period begins Friday, September 2, at 6 p.m. and ends…… read more »
DR. BRITTON CARTER JOINS HARBIN CLINIC EYE CENTER
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Ophthalmologist Britton Carter, MD joins the Harbin Clinic Eye Center in Rome and will begin seeing patients on September 6, 2022. Dr. Carter brings 25 years of experience and an eagerness to provide comprehensive eye care to his patients. Ophthalmologists are medical professionals who specialize in complete eye and vision…… read more »
DR. ERIC HOLLAND NAMED SUPERINTENDENT OF ROME CITY SCHOOLS
(Media release from Rome City Schools): The Rome City Schools board members met Tuesday during a called board meeting to discuss hiring the new superintendent of Rome City Schools. With a unanimous vote, Dr. Eric. L. Holland has been named Superintendent, effective September 3, 2022. Holland, an educator with 23 years of experience, most recently…… read more »
HAGER JOINS NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES
(Media release from Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries): Jake Hager has been named development director for Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries, a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating food insecurity throughout Northwest Georgia by distributing critical food-and-nutrition resources to food pantries, soup kitchens, city-and-county schools, and other entities within the region. Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries operates the…… read more »
ROME SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL TO PRESENT ‘TITLE OF SHOW’
The Rome Shakespeare Festival will present “Title of Show” tonight through Sunday at the RSF Playhouse, located at 233 North 5th Avenue in Rome, and next Thursday through Sunday, September 8th through 11th at the Harris Arts Center, located at 212 South Wall Street in Calhoun. The show times are set for 7:30 pm every…… read more »