(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): AAA-The Auto Club group advises drivers to be aware of risky driving habits with the end of daylight saving time. Georgians will gain an hour of sleep but will face additional risks to their morning and evening commutes thanks to earlier sunrises and sunsets, which could cause…… read more »
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CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST A FAMILY ‘POP-IN’ EVENT ON NOVEMBER 13TH
(Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home media release): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home will host a Family “Pop-In” event on Saturday, November 13thfrom 10:00am-2:00pm on the museum campus. The event is weather-dependent and will be postponed if inclement weather arises. This “pop-in” event will be themed, “Games in the Garden,” and will feature outdoor activities for all ages,…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 907 new cases of coronavirus and 68 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,267,762 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR 2021 THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST
The 2021 Thanksgiving Love Feast will take place at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, November 25th. Volunteers and donations are currently sought for the feast, which will be served from 11 am to 2 pm or until food runs out. Dine-in service will resume this year, according to event organizer Reverend Terrell Shields. The…… read more »
COVID-19 VACCINE RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 11
(Georgia Department of Public Health media release): Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia will offer Pfizer pediatric COVID vaccine to children 5-11 years old. Vaccination will begin once DPH…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST CHILI-FEST AND ADULT CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT THIS SATURDAY
(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation invites everyone out to the Chili-Fest and adult cornhole tournament this Saturday, November 6 at Ridge Ferry Park presented by Courtesy Ford of Rome. Gates open to the public at 10 am. There will be chili tasting, food trucks, vendors and more. While entry to…… read more »
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE NAMES GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE ONE OF 150 U.S. COMMUNITY COLLEGES ELIGIBLE FOR 2023 ASPEN PRIZE
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) was the only institution in the University System of Georgia to be named by the Aspen Institute as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The award is considered one of the nation’s signature recognitions…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR NAMED 2021 UNSUNG TECH HERO OF THE YEAR
(Georgia Northwestern Technical College media release): Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Dwight Watt, instructor of Computer Information Systems Technology, was named the 2021 Unsung Tech Hero of the Year by the Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech). The award was announced recently during the second annual Chattanooga Technology Excellence Awards (TechX). “Dwight possesses tremendous technical acumen, a…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 685 new cases of coronavirus and 53 more virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,266,880 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
THE RESULTS ARE IN FROM THE NOVEMBER 2ND MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
The results are in from the November 2nd municipal general election. In the race for Ward Two of the Rome City Commission, incumbents Randy Quick and Jamie Doss won their bids for re-election. Former school board member Elaina Beeman also was elected to that office. And in the race for the Rome City Schools’ Board…… read more »