(Media release from Rome’s Office of Downtown Development): The Downtown Rome First Friday Concert Series returns to the Town Green this Friday, June 3 with a free concert featuring A1A – the Official and Original Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show.A1A brings to life a colorful and energetic family friendly Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show. The energy, musicianship,…… read more »
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ARCHAEOLOGIST AND AUTHOR PAT GARROW TO KICK OFF THE CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM’S SUMMER AUTHOR SERIES ON JUNE 16TH
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home, in partnership with the Rome Area History Center, will bring a new program to the Rome/Floyd County community this summer. The 2022 Summer Author Series will bring three noted writers to Rome, in June, July and August. The first event in this series features…… read more »
ROME, GA NATIVE PARTICIPATES IN LA FLEET WEEK
(Media release from U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach): U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class Tomyus Sams, from Rome, Ga., assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), packs nonperishable food items at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during a community relations event as part of Los Angeles Fleet…… read more »
GHC MUSIC ENSEMBLE HOLDS SPRING CONCERT COORDINATED BY STUDENTS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College’s (GHC) music ensemble The Highlanders held their Spring Forward concert in April at downtown Cartersville’s Friendship Plaza. The Highlanders is a group of 15 students, who perform under the direction of Professor of Music Sam Baltzer. The ensemble performed a variety of styles, including classical, jazz,…… read more »
GNTC ANNOUNCES FREE APPLICATION WEEK FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Week, July 11-15, to help those who are seeking to enroll in the fall semester. During Free Application Week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the fall semester is…… read more »
TYBOH SCHEDULES ‘RISE UP AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE’ RALLY FOR JUNE 4TH
(Media release from Turn Your Back on Hate): As mass shootings continue to wreak havoc across our nation, resulting in the deaths of children and adults alike, Turn Your Back on Hate – a local non-profit activism organization – will hold a rally, “Rise Up Against Gun Violence” on Saturday, June 4 at 1:30 p.m.…… read more »
BYARS HAS OFFICIALLY RETIRED AS THE ROME CITY SCHOOLS’ SUPERINTENDENT
Tuesday, May 31st marked Louis Byars’ last day as the Rome City Schools’ Superintendent; he has now officially retired from that post after five years of service. Byars stated during a recent interview on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM that he enjoyed his time at RCS, but he is excited about his retirement and having the…… read more »
ROME AREA WRITERS TO HOST MEMOIR WORKSHOP SERIES FOR SENIORS
The Rome Area Writers want to help senior citizens assemble their memoirs for the enjoyment and education of generations to come. They’ve scheduled a memoir workshop series for those age 60 and older over the summer. Paul Culotta, Vice President, attests that participants will receive everything they need to preserve their memoirs. And they will…… read more »
WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA ANNOUNCES AIR SHOW DATES FOR 2022
(Media release from Wings Over North Georgia): The 2022 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show (WONG) will host its 10th-anniversary air show at Russell Regional Airport in Rome, GA on Oct. 15-16. The event will feature the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team in addition to other military and civilian performers. Tickets are now available for sale for the…… read more »
DARLINGTON SCHOOL’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTS THREE NEW MEMBERS
(News release from Darlington School): Darlington’s Board of Trustees elected three members at the May meeting. Dwight Hutchins (’82) is a managing partner at Accenture, an international company that specializes in information technology services and consulting. He was recently reelected to serve as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore for a fourth term.…… read more »