The Exchange Club Family Resource Center will benefit from the proceeds of the ’21 Strike Out Child Abuse Bowling Tournament which took place on Tuesday night at Classic Bowling Center in Rome. Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director, indicates that contributions are still being accepted for the local non-profit, whose mission is prevention of child abuse…… read more »
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THE DEADLINE TO ENTER THE ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE IS COMING UP ON NOVEMBER 15TH
Organizers of the Rome Christmas Parade are encouraging those interested in participating in this year’s event to submit applications now! The deadline to enter is Monday, November 15th. Complete details may be obtained online at www.romechristmasparade.com. The 2021 parade is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 30th, with a rain date of Thursday, December…… read more »
STATE LEGISLATORS, BOARD OF REGENTS MEET AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE FOR GRATITUDE EVENT
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Georgia Highlands College hosted a “Gratitude Event” with state legislators and members of the Board of Regents last week to show appreciation for the continued support of higher education in the state and the continued support GHC has received in helping students graduate with career-focused college degrees throughout northwest Georgia…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 715 new cases of coronavirus and 49 more virus-related fatalities 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 1,266,216 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
IT’S ELECTION DAY!
It is Election Day! Polls will be open from 7 am until 7 pm in the municipal general election. The voters in the City of Rome will determine who should fill three posts in Ward Two of the City Commission. The candidates include the incumbents Jamie Doss and Randy Quick, as well as challengers Elaina…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO TEAM UP WITH INTERNATIONAL PAPER AND THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION TO DISTRIBUTE TREES FOR FREE IN LINDALE ON SATURDAY
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will team up with International Paper and the Arbor Day Foundation this Saturday, November 6th to distribute free trees down in Lindale. The tree distribution will be held from 11 am to 2 pm at the Gilbreath Recreation Center, 110 Garden Avenue. Mary Hardin Thornton, Special Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks…… read more »
ACG GEORGIA PARTNERS WITH DUFFEY SOUTHEAST, INC. TO HOST SKILLS CHALLENGE FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
(Media release from the Associated General Contractors of Georgia): The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) partnered with Duffey Southeast Inc. to host construction students from 12-area high schools for the Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Alliance Skills Challenge. The competitions were held on Nov. 1 at Polk County College and Career Academy (167 Frank…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME’S CLUBS AND CLAYS TOURNAMENT SET FOR THIS FRIDAY, BALL DROP TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
(Media release from Open Door Home): Open Door Home’s (ODH) Clubs and Clays tournament presented by Georgia Power will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Barnsley Resort. ODH’s largest annual fundraiser consists of a sporting clays competition, round of golf, and ball drop raffle. Ball drop tickets are still available for $50 for…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,847 new cases of coronavirus and 94 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 1,265,539 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES ROSE SLIGHTLY OVER THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices increased slightly over the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide now pay an average of $3.25 per gallon of regular unleaded. That is two cents more than a week ago, 27 cents more than a week ago, 27 cents more than last month, and $1.29 more than…… read more »