(Media release from Chief Vann House Historic Site): Time has flown by, and our staff and volunteers are happy to once again host Candlelight Tours at the Chief Vann House Historic Site. On Friday, December 10th and Saturday, the 11th from 5pm until 8:30pm, guests attending the event can tour the house by candlelight while listening to…… read more »
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KEEP ROME-FLOYD BEAUTIFUL, ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER, AND BALL CORPORATION ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE ALUMINUM RECYCLING
(Media release from Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, the City of Rome, and Floyd County): Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center and the Ball Corporation, through its aluminum can and cup manufacturing plants in Shannon are creating a partnership to highlight the importance of recycling, specifically, aluminum cans and cups.Emma Wells, the former Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful…… read more »
VOLUNTEERS RELISH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AT THE 33RD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST
The 33rd annual Thanksgiving Love Feast was held on Thursday at the Rome Civic Center. The dinner was served by the Concerned Citizens of Rome and Floyd County to anyone in need of a hearty meal on Thanksgiving Day. Reverend Terrell Shields, event chairman, says that it felt good to once again see volunteers come…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER REMINDS SHOPPERS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
The holiday shopping season has officially arrived. Many shoppers are now seeking Black Friday deals. The Rome-Floyd Chamber reminds everyone to support local businesses this Saturday, November 27th in observance of Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday was created over a decade ago by American Express to help small businesses thrive during the holidays, states…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME SEES UNCHANGED ALL-TIME LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
(Georgia Department of Labor media release): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome recorded an unchanged all-time low unemployment rate of 2.4 percent. A year ago, the rate was 4.6 percent. “We are continuing to see all-time low unemployment rates across the state along with job growth in all of our statistical areas,”…… read more »
WEST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTNERS PERFORM A THANKSGIVING PLAY FOR PARENTS
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): One-hundred and four eager Kindergarten students lined the West Central Elementary gym, Friday, November 19, ready to show off their hard work and top-notch acting skills in the annual Thanksgiving play. WC Principal, Dr. Daphne Johnson, said that this annual tradition is in effort to teach the kids…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 838 new cases of coronavirus and 29 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,281,495 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The state’s…… read more »
CONTRIBUTIONS SOUGHT FOR 33RD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST
The 33rd annual Thanksgiving Love Feast is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, this Thursday, November 25th at the Rome Civic Center from 11 am to 2 pm (or until food runs out). This traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be provided to anyone who may not be able to prepare their own meal or may otherwise have to…… read more »
WALKER CHOSEN TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL FOR THE 2021 ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE
Local journalist Doug Walker has been selected as the Grand Marshall for the ’21 Rome Christmas Parade. The announcement was officially made during a special breakfast on Tuesday morning at the Coosa Country Club. Walker, native of Arlington, Virginia and graduate of Auburn University, now serves as the City of Rome’s Public Communication Officer. His…… read more »
FIRE AT MOUNT VERNON MILLS IN TRION INTENTIONALLY SET
(Media release from Georgia’s Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire): Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced Tuesday that a Chattooga County fire was intentionally set. The fire occurred at approximately 7:21 a.m. on October 30th at Mount Vernon Mills in Trion. The fire caused several million dollars worth of damage…… read more »