(Rome City Schools media release): Rome City Schools underwent an accreditation review in 2016 by AdvancED (currently Cognia). At the time of that performance review, Rome City Schools ranked as a top-performing district with an above-average rank of 340.24. Knowing the result was strong, the system set out for more. Mr. Louis C. Byars took…… read more »
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DARLINGTON PLAYERS TO PRESENT ‘MY FAIR LADY’ AT THE ROME CITY AUDITORIUM DURING LAST WEEKEND IN FEBRUARY
(Darlington School media release): Following a hiatus of the annual winter musical due to the pandemic, Darlington’s fine arts department and The Darlington Players will present “My Fair Lady” Feb. 25-27 at the Rome City Auditorium. Showtime is 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Showtime for the Sunday matinee is 2 p.m. The musical follows…… read more »
GOHS URGES FOOTBALL FANS TO REFRAIN FROM DRINKING AND DRIVING DURING SUPER BOWL WEEKEND
(Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is joining the Georgia State Patrol, GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) teams, and GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks in asking fans before Super Bowl LVI to call the winning play to never drink and drive.If alcohol is on the…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH; ROME CITY SCHOOLS TRANSITION BACK TO PHASE ONE OF COVID-19 PLAN
A total of 3,512 new cases of coronavirus and 167 more virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by this state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,883,693 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER’S NIGHT AT THE MOVIES SET FOR FEBRUARY 22ND
The Exchange Club Family Resource Center will host their 22nd annual Night at the Movies on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 at the historic DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Showtime is 7:15 pm, according to Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director, who looks forward to being at the DeSoto. This year, the 1994 blockbuster “Forrest Gump” will…… read more »
HERSCHEL WALKER PAYS A VISIT TO ROME
Herschel Walker, former University of Georgia football player, paid a visit to Rome on Tuesday as the speaker during the Greater Rome Board of Realtors February Membership Luncheon at the Coosa Country Club. Walker is now running as a Republican for the US Senate post held by Raphael Warnock, a Democrat.… read more »
SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK CONTINUES WITH A FOCUS FOR WEDNESDAY ON TORNADO SAFETY
The ’22 observance of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia continues with a focus for Wednesday on Tornado Safety. According to the National Weather Service – Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air, extending from the thunderstorm that is in contact with the ground. Tornadoes can vary in shape, size and intensity. Most tornadoes are…… read more »
ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MAKES FIRST COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE RECORDING
(Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra): The Rome Symphony Orchestra will make history at their next concert. For the first time in its 100-year run as the “oldest symphony in the South”, the orchestra will make a commercially available recording of a live performance. Music for a New Year: Bach, Berlioz and Beethoven will…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 3,269 new cases of coronavirus and 101 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,880,211 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
ONLINE SIGN-UPS NOW AVAILABLE FOR RECYCLING EVENTS
Floyd County residents may now make appointments online for Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Events hosted by the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center. Online sign-ups are easy and convenient, attests Emma Wells, the Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County. The next Electronics Recycling Event will be held on March 19th. Both electronics and household hazardous…… read more »