Barbara Rivera-Holmes, the new Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor, recently paid a visit to Rome, and she will be back. Local manufacturers and workforce professionals had an opportunity to share concerns with Rivera-Holmes during her visit last week, states Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber. Rivera-Holmes, former President and CEO…… read more »
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TROOPERS AND OFFICERS WANT MOTORISTS TO ENJOY THEIR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WHILE PRACTICING SAFE DRIVING BEHAVIOR
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: The busy summer travel season begins this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Troopers and Officers will be on high-visibility patrols on the interstates, state routes, and local streets keeping an eye out for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could potentially cause a crash. This year’s…… read more »
CITY OF ROME ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ANNOUNCE CLOSURE FOR MEMORIAL DAY, PROVIDES UPDATED CURBSIDE PICK-UP SCHEDULE
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: In observance of Memorial Day, City of Rome administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. Provided are service changes and closures: Rome Solid Waste Schedule Walker Mountain LandfillThe landfill will be closed on Monday, May 26, and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday,…… read more »
A STORMY TUESDAY NIGHT FOR ROME AND NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Strong storms swept through Rome and Northwest Georgia on late Tuesday night, with heavy rain and even tornado warnings. The National Weather Service reported .76 inches of rain at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. Higher amounts were reported in parts of Floyd County by the Emergency Management Agency. For updates on any potential storm damage and…… read more »
THREE RIVERS SINGERS’ 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SET FOR THIS THURSDAY NIGHT
The Three Rivers Singers’ 25th anniversary concert is slated for this Thursday evening at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. They will be accompanied by acclaimed soprano Indra Thomas and the Rome High School Choir. Attendees will enjoy a performance of “A Vision Unfolding”, a work by Kyle Pederson. Kam Malone, Conductor, states that…… read more »
AAA TO ACTIVATE ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Media release from AAA: The Auto Club Group: As Memorial Day weekend approaches, AAA is not only gearing up to assist more than 378,000 stranded drivers nationwide but also taking steps to prevent impaired driving tragedies. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go service in Georgia and other select locations to offer a confidential…… read more »
LOCALS INVITED TO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BBQ, SERVICES
American Legion Post 52, located at 1205 Calhoun Road in Rome, invites the community to its Memorial Day weekend BBQ Sale, slated for this Saturday, May 24th from 10 am until 2 pm. John Fortune, Senior Vice Commander, says that the proceeds from the sale will fund things like scholarships for local high school students…… read more »
DPH CONFIRMS FOURTH MEASLES CASE FOR 2025 IN GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the virus while traveling internationally. DPH is working to identify any persons who may have been exposed through contact with the individual between May 10 and May 18, when…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS TO PRESENT COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON “MAKING YOUR OWN FLUTED HYPERTUFA PLANT CONTAINER” ON JUNE 7TH
Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: The Floyd County, GA Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present a Community Workshop on “Making Your Own Fluted Hypertufa Plant Container” on Saturday, June 7, from 10am to 1pm at Chieftains Museum, located at 501 Riverside Parkway in Rome. This will be an opportunity for…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE SPEEDS UPWARD
The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents higher than a week ago, 1 cent lower than a month ago, and 46 cents lower than last year. It costs…… read more »