(Rome International Film Festival media release): The Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) will kick off this year’s Fiddlin’ Fest with an exclusive screening of “Sweet Dreams Do Come True” sponsored by Latina-owned, state of the art production studio, PAM Studios Rome at the Rome City Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. The award-winning…… read more »
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SALVATION ARMY OF ROME TO HOST PARKING LOT SALE
The Salvation Army of Rome will host a Parking Lot Sale this Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. It will be held at 317 East 1st Avenue, NOT at their main store. The will be a cash-only event to feature furniture, household items, clothing, and more.… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 3,508 new cases of coronavirus and 157 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 1,203,812 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
CITY OF ROME TO OBSERVE GEORGIA CITIES WEEK
(City of Rome, GA media release): The City of Rome will celebrate Georgia Cities Week October 3-9, 2021. Cities provide an elevated level of service than most governments, are generally rated higher by the public than any other level of government, and yet, many residents are unaware of how city services impact their lives. Through…… read more »
VIRTUAL HUB AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH ADVISORS, OTHER SERVICES FROM ANYWHERE
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Since its inception in the 2020 fall semester, the Virtual HUB has grown from serving 660 students in its first month to now serving more than 2,800 students at Georgia Highlands College this semester. The ongoing tool continues to help in-person and online students access resources virtually and more conveniently than ever…… read more »
LEADING LADIES, A YEAR AND A HALF IN THE MAKING, RETURNS TO THE ROME LITTLE THEATRE STAGE
(Rome Little Theatre media release): When the world shut down in March of 2020, Rome Little Theatre had just begun rehearsals for its production of “Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies.” Eighteen months later, the cast returns to present the long-awaited farce October 1-10 at the DeSoto Theater in downtown Rome. The production is directed by Chris…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME SAW ALL-TIME LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN AUGUST, THE RATE FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA REMAINED UNCHANGED
(From the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Rome saw a decrease in the unemployment rate over the month that was an all-time low for the area. “Although we are seeing fewer unemployed individuals now than before the pandemic started, we are also still seeing a decreased total number…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 3,165 new cases of coronavirus and 146 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 1,200,327 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
HEALTHCARE PROGRAM AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE RANKED AS ‘BEST AFFORDABLE’ DEGREE IN THE COUNTRY
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has been ranked No. 1 by University HQ as the “Best Affordable College” to earn your degree in Healthcare Administration. GHC’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management offers students the foundational knowledge and practical skills that are essential for a demanding and rapidly changing healthcare industry. “The…… read more »
ROME FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HOST CHILI-FEST COOK OFF ON NOVEMBER 6TH
(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): Cook and compete, or just come to eat. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation plays host to the Chili-Fest Cook Off presented by Courtesy Ford and Lincoln Rome on Saturday, November 6 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is now open for teams to put their chili recipes to the test to…… read more »