(From the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration): The Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, August 16th at 5:30 pm at the county’s Election Center, located at 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is for a public hearing to…… read more »
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HOSPITALITY HOUSE FOR WOMEN SEEKS MORE PARTICIPANTS IN GRAND MARSHALL CHALLENGE TO BE HELD AS PART OF WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES ON OCTOBER 21ST
Hospitality House for Women, Inc. is in search of additional participants in the Grand Marshall Challenge to be held for the second year as a part of the annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, set for Friday, October 21st in downtown Rome. Walk A Mile is one of three activities to be hosted by…… read more »
‘SPIRIT HALLOWEEN: THE MOVIE’ STARRING CHRISTOPHER LLOYD PRODUCED BY CHAIR OF FILM STUDIES AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): The upcoming film “Spirit Halloween: The Movie” has a lot of ties to Rome, Georgia. In addition to featuring recognizable locations like the DeSoto Theatre, the former Toys R Us, and the landscape of Celanese, one of the film’s associate producers is the Chair of Film Studies at Georgia Highlands College (GHC).…… read more »
AMERICAN FLOORCOVERING ALLIANCE DONATES $135,000 TO GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): The American Floorcovering Alliance Inc. (AFA) has donated $135,000 to Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) to support the college’s flooring industry programs. Due to pandemic-related revenue shortfalls and event cancelations, AFA’s Board of Directors recently voted to dissolve the advocacy organization, said Stephanie Manis, owner of Capital Contract…… read more »
THREE RIVERS SINGERS SEEK NEW SINGERS
(From the Three Rivers Singers): Are you a singer? Then join the Three Rivers Singers, a community chorus of people who enjoy singing a variety of music. Interested singers are invited to join their first rehearsal of the 2022-2023 season on Tuesday, August 16th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in the choir room of…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA SHATTERED INVESTMENT AND JOB RECORDS IN FY 2022
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), on Wednesday announced that Georgia achieved another record year for economic development investments and job creation in the state during fiscal year 2022. Investments and job creation were 94 percent and 53…… read more »
CLASS IS BACK IN SESSION FOR THE FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS!
The 2022-2023 school year is officially underway as of today for students in the Floyd County Schools. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson reminds motorists to avoid distractions while on the road, especially in school zones. And watch out for excited youngsters around school zones! It is highly likely that they will not be watching out…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS PROVIDES LIST OF ADDITIONAL SECURITY MEASURES FOR ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL
(From the Rome City Schools): Rome City Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Dawn Williams and the RCS Board members developed a list of measures schools will take to increase student safety and security in schools. Rome Middle School (RMS) will implement safety measures like those started at Rome High School this past Monday. These changes will…… read more »
KICKBACK TO THE COMMUNITY IS BACK AT FORD, GITTINGS & KANE JEWELERS
Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers, located at 312 Broad Street in Rome, is once again offering shoppers an opportunity to accessorize and support non-profits at the very same time through the annual Kickback to the Community event, which begins today. Bidding in this auction of fine jewelry to benefit local 501(c)(3) charities will end promptly…… read more »
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LABOR DAY BARBECUE RETURNS TO THE ROME CIVIC CENTER ON SEPTEMBER 5TH
(Media release 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 expanded advance ordering as well as 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.…… read more »