The Rome Police Department has a crime prevention tip for Romans – lock it or lose it. Remove valuables upon exiting vehicles, lock vehicles, and report any suspicious activity. According to a warning on the RPD’s Facebook page – We don’t want you to be a victim of theft! Keep your possessions safe, locked, and…… read more »
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SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE!
This is the first day of Summer. The season arrived with the summer solstice at 5:14 am. It is the longest day of the year for those of us here on the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere. Today marks the first day of Winter for those down in the Southern Hemisphere. It will certainly feel like Summer…… read more »
OPEN DOOR CHILDREN’S HOME SEEKS DONATIONS TO ‘HAPPY DAYS’ FUND TO PROVIDE SUMMER ADVENTURES TO TEENAGERS
The Open Door Children’s Home seeks donations from the public to provide adventures to its teenagers over the summer. Tracie Ball, Executive Director, indicates that contributions are sought for the Happy Days fund, which foots the bill for fun activities such as visits to area amusement parks. Ball adds that kids from Open Door Children’s…… read more »
AAA: 1.5 MILLION GEORGIANS WILL TRAVEL FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Independence Day will be the second busiest since 2000, as travel volumes continue to trend upwards with no sign of slowing down. AAA predicts 1.5 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend (June 30 – July 4). That’s 3.3% more than last…… read more »
GEORGIA DEMS HEAD TO THE POLLS FOR RUN OFF ELECTION
Democrats across Georgia are heading to the polls today (if they did not vote in advance) for the June 21st run off election. This election will determine the party’s candidates for posts such as Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and a few others in November. Those with questions on the election should call the Floyd…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE DECLINED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.47 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 34 cents more than last month, and $1.58 more than this time…… read more »
EXTREME HEAT PREDICTED TO RETURN THIS WEEK
Temperatures dipped slightly over the weekend but are expected to rise again this week. Highs on Wednesday and Thursday are predicted by the National Weather Service to top out at 100. Here is a friendly reminder from Shasta Farrer, Life and Fire Safety Educator with the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department – remember to stay hydrated!…… read more »
PATRIOTIC PARTY RETURNS TO RIDGE FERRY PARK ON JULY 4TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): This year’s Patriotic Party in Ridge Ferry Park sponsored by Advent Health Redmond celebrates two huge events. Not only does the party finish with a fantastic fireworks display shot from the top of Jackson Hill to celebrate our nation’s birthday, but it also helps celebrate Advent Health Redmond’s…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY; CITY OBSERVES JUNETEENTH
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They will gather for a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; that will be followed by their regular meeting at 6:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. Each is open to…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SEEKS INPUT ON THE PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on the Georgia Fiscal Year 2022 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant. The purpose of this public hearing is to collect public comments on the Work Plan and Deliverables of this grant. A virtual public…… read more »