(Rome Little Theatre media release): Rome Little Theatre’s highly anticipated youth production of Disney’s Frozen JR. continues this weekend with four more performances. The production, which had been in its final week of rehearsal in March 2020 when it was shut down by the pandemic, returned to the stage last weekend and quickly set a…… read more »
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ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH A DICKENS’ CHRISTMAS ON BROAD
(Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra): The Rome Symphony Orchestra has announced the date for their holiday-themed concert, A Dickens’ Christmas on Broad. At this performance, set for Sunday, December 19th at 5 p.m., audience members will enjoy Christmas classics at the Rome City Auditorium on historic downtown Broad Street. To create a true…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,411 new cases of coronavirus and 36 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,290,778 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES DROPPED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices decreased during the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide now pay the average price of $3.18 for one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline; that is four cents less than last week, seven cents less than a month ago, and $1.18 more than at this same time last…… read more »
OMICRON VARIANT OF COVID-19 DETECTED IN GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant in Georgia. The individual recently traveled from South Africa and developed mild symptoms and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Genomic sequencing confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant. The individual is isolating…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION INVITES THE KIDDOS TO DRIVE THRU PLAYTIME WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host a drive-thru Playtime with Santa this Saturday, December 11th from 2 pm to 4 pm at Ridge Ferry Park. The first 600 kids age 12 and up will receive either a free football, basketball or soccer ball, along with a special goody bag, while supplies last, according to Jim…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE GETS SQUEAKY CLEAN
Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to announce a new partnership with Big Dan’s Car Wash in Rome as part of the 2022 museum membership campaign. Those who renew or purchase a new 2022 membership to the museum before midnight on December 31, 2021 will be automatically entered into a drawing for a gift card…… read more »
WEST END ELEMENTARY SUPPORTS STUDENTS THROUGH ADVOCACY PROGRAM
(Rome City Schools media release): Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, on Friday November 19, West End Elementary embraced their students and shared their passions as they participated in their ongoing student advocacy program, WEE Love. Principal Dr. Dennis Drummond said that the program takes place about four times throughout the school year. “On these special…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
According to the latest update from the Georgia Department of Public Health this past Friday afternoon, a total of 1,288,387 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported across the state since the beginning of this pandemic. The state’s death toll stands at 25,791. There have been 15,742 confirmed cases in Floyd County, which has also…… read more »
FULL SLATE OF HOLIDAY EVENTS ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND IN FLOYD COUNTY
Plenty of holiday cheer is in store for locals and visitors to Rome and Floyd County this weekend. The 18th annual Small Town Christmas in the Country is slated for Saturday from 9 am until 4 pm and Sunday from noon until 4 pm at Rolater Park down in Cave Spring. Admission is free. A…… read more »