(Media release from Rome’s Office of Downtown Development): The Office of Downtown Development (DDA) is excited to announce a call for vendor applications for Fiddlin’ Fest. Fiddlin’ Fest is Downtown Rome’s largest event of the year and is held annually on the second Saturday of October. This year it will be held on October 8 from…… read more »
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HIGH TEMPERATURES IN GEORGIA RAISE HEALTH CONCERNS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 degrees with the humidity, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat…… read more »
ROME DDA INVITES LOCALS TO KICK OFF INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND WITH THE NEXT FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT ON JULY 1ST
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority invites locals to kick off the 4th of July weekend with the next First Friday concert, scheduled for Friday, July 1st at 7 pm on the Town Green. Live Exchange Band will be the headline act, as indicated by Megan Otwell, PR Director. First Friday concerts will be held on the…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME: SUMMER AUTHOR SERIES EVENT WITH PAT GARROW CANCELLED FOR JUNE 16TH
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Due to unforeseen circumstances, the kick-off event for the Summer Author Series with author Pat Garrow, co-hosted by Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home and the Rome Area History Center, is cancelled for this Thursday, June 16th. This event will be rescheduled for September 2022 with Mr. Garrow as the…… read more »
KIKI’S KIDS CAMP HELPS CHILDREN WITH DIABETES
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Many of the kids at Kiki’s Kids Camp – a four-day summer camp for youth diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes – are already pros when it comes to managing their diabetes. If they are not, the camp works to make sure they all become experts. This year’s edition of…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA SECURES AAA BOND RATING IN ’22
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Monday that Georgia has again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies: FitchRatings, Moody’s Investors Service, and S&P Global Ratings. Of the states that issue general obligation bonds, only…… read more »
AAA: HOT TIPS FOR MOTORISTS DURING EXTREME HEAT
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): A heat wave is anticipated across north Georgia this week. AAA urges motorists to be cautious while driving in extreme heat. “Nothing ruins a summer trip faster than a flat tire, overheated cooling system or battery that quits working on a hot summer day,” said Montrae Waiters,…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE UP 21 CENTS
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.48 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 21 cents more than a week ago, 54 cents more than last month, and $1.57 more than this time…… read more »
ARTS FESTIVAL KICKS OFF SUMMER OF FUN IN CAVE SPRING
A fun-filled summer is officially underway in Cave Spring, GA! The annual Arts Festival was hosted by the Cave Spring Historical Society over this past weekend. Larry Dolan, Executive Director of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority, says that the community’s rich history is a big draw for visitors. Up next in Cave Spring –…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening 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 »