(Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra): The Rome Symphony Orchestra has announced the kickoff of their 100th anniversary season capital campaign. Aptly titled the “Play On! Campaign” the local non-profit organization seeks to raise funds to sustain programming and operations for another one hundred years. The orchestra is currently celebrating their 100th anniversary with…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION IS ON THE BOOKS!
Georgia’s 2022 primary election is on the books. Updated results are posted on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.ga.gov. In races of local interest – Marjorie Greene, incumbent, nabbed the Republican party’s nomination to keep her 14th Congressional District post. She will go on to face opposition from Marcus Flowers, Democrat, in November. Both…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION TO HOLD CALLED MEETING ON MAY 31ST TO CERTIFY MAY 24TH ELECTION RESULTS
(Release 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, May 31, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the new Floyd County Election Center, located at 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to certify the May 24,…… read more »
AAA TO ACTIVATE ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): AAA will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road for Memorial Day weekend. The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program for the holiday period, providing safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles. Tow to Go is active from 6pm Friday,…… read more »
HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN TO HOST TWO SUMMER ART CAMPS IN JUNE AND JULY
(Media release from the Paradise Garden Foundation): If your young artist-in-training is looking for some creative fun, and you would like to keep them engaged this summer, look no further! Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden is offering two exciting summer art camps in June and July, in our new community-centered Art & Learning Center (84 Knox…… read more »
GHC ACADEMIC SHOWCASE FEATURE: ACADEMIC SHOWCASE STUDENT RESEARCH EXAMINES COLLEGE ADVISING AND WORKPLACE PROPOSALS
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): (This story is part of the Academic Showcase features. Click here to learn more about the GHC Academic Showcase.) Students demonstrated the practical application of research through an extensive dive into college planning and improving workplace operations during the Academic Showcase at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). College and Career Advising Mohammed Karim and Shavvon Carmichael…… read more »
IT’S ELECTION DAY IN GEORGIA!
It’s Election Day in Georgia! The polls will be open across Rome and Floyd County from 7 am to 7 pm for the primary election. Local, state, and federal races are at stake, along with a proposed penny sales tax for education. Those with questions on the election should call the Floyd County Elections Office…… read more »
KEEP ROME-FLOYD BEAUTIFUL INVITES LOCALS TO PARTAKE IN YOUR COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY ‘GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP’ ON JUNE 18TH
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful invites locals to participate in Your Community Cleanup Day as part of the “Great American Cleanup” on Saturday, June 18th. Hannah Bagley, Director, attests that this is a great way to take ownership of a piece of where you live. Volunteers may clean up an area of their choice or one will…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB OF ROME HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS
(Media release from the Exchange Club of Rome): The Exchange Club of Rome recently held an appreciation luncheon for area First Responders and awarded plaques to individuals nominated by the leadership of eight local agencies. Assistant Police Chief for Rome Police Department and Exchange Club member Debbie Burnett, in introducing one of the recipients, said,…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFER WINDOW OPENS JUNE 1ST
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): The Intra-District transfer window will open for all students currently attending a Floyd County school to apply for a transfer to a different school within the school system on Wednesday, June 1 and close on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 3 p.m. A parent or guardian may request to…… read more »