(Announcement from University of Georgia Extension): Have you started farming or producing in the last five years? That means you are new to the #AgCensus!Take a minute to register for the 2022 Census of Agriculture, also called the Ag Census, so you can have a voice in the future of our nation’s farming. Whether you…… read more »
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DESTINATIONS IN ROME INCLUDED IN PARADISE GARDEN’S OUTSIDER ART TRAIL TOUR SET FOR SATURDAY
(Media release from Paradise Garden Foundation): OUTSIDER ART TRAIL TOUR Saturday, June 18, 2022 Start Times: Trade Day 7am-1pm, Galleries & Folk Art Environments 10am-5pm, Music 6pm Northwest Georgia Paradise Garden Foundation presents the 5th Outsider Art Trail Tour on Saturday, June 18, 2022, offering a great road trip deep into the heart of southern…… read more »
TWO KILLED AND ANOTHER TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FLOYD COUNTY CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT ON TUESDAY
Two were killed and another two were injured in a construction accident on Old Dalton Road here in Floyd County on Tuesday. According to the Floyd County Police Department – Floyd County PD responded with other emergency personnel to 4617 Old Dalton Rd at around 9 am on Tuesday morning in reference to an accident…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA PREPARED FOR ALL SEASONS, THANKS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is prepared for all seasons. They provide warm shelter to those in need during the winter time, as well as refreshment during the summer time. Captain Tim Blevins indicates that they are able to do this because of the support of this community, whose recent donations of bottled water…… read more »
FLOYD, POLK MEDICAL CENTERS EARN HEART CARE GOLD
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): For the fifth consecutive year, the American Heart Association has ranked Floyd Medical Center in the Gold category for the care it provides heart failure patients. The AHA releases its Get With The Guidelines honorees annually. Polk Medical Center has been awarded gold for the fourth consecutive year. Both…… read more »
ROME DDA ISSUES CALL FOR FIDDLIN’ FEST VENDORS
(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 »
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 »