Today is the first day of Fall! And weather forecasters predict that it will feel like it here in Northwest Georgia in the days and nights ahead. The autumnal equinox will occur at 3:21 pm (EDT) today to mark the official arrival of this new season. This is one of two times of year when…… read more »
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ROME CITY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER IN SPECIAL CALLED MEETING THIS EVENING
Rome City Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting this evening. The lone item on their agenda is a discussion on bond issuance for citywide paving. The gathering will take place at 5:30 pm in the Sam King Room at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street in downtown Rome.… read more »
CAVE SPRING PIGOUT BBQ COOKOFF TO RETURN TO ROLATOR PARK THIS SATURDAY
The Cave Spring Pigout BBQ Cookoff will return this Saturday, after a hiatus last year due to coronavirus concerns. Curtis Burch, Chair of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority’s Board of Directors, anticipates that the 2021 Pigout will be a great kick off to the Fall. Nine teams will compete for Judges and Peoples Choice…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 6,109 new cases of coronavirus and 138 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 1,197,182 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE SEEK PUBLIC INPUT ON SEXUAL ABUSE INVESTIGATION
(Floyd County Police Department media release): Police are investigating alleged criminal conduct of a youth pastor after two adults came forward to disclose they were sexually abused by the man when they were children. The incidents occurred at his home in eastern Floyd County and at one other location. Christopher Matthew Codding, age 42, was…… read more »
CAR CRASHES ARE NUMBER ONE SAFETY ISSUE FOR CHILDREN, AAA OFFERS DO’S AND DONT’S FOR CAR SEATS
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Car crashes are the leading safety issue for children. According to the latest figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 183,000 children were injured in car crashes in 2018. That’s an average of more than 500 injuries per day. “Many of these injuries and deaths…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 9,490 new cases of coronavirus and 191 more virus-related deaths 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 1,191,105 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME KICKS OFF ANOTHER YEAR OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
The Junior Service League of Rome is kicking off another year of service to the community. Dawn Williams, Vice President, attests that she’s proud of the hard work and fund raising efforts of members during the last League year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In fact, a record $47,000 was raised via the Poinsettia Sale…… read more »
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, ROME-FLOYD COUNTY TO HOST VIRTUAL CANDIDATE FORUMS FOR ROME CITY SCHOOL BOARD AND ROME CITY COMMISSION
(Release from the League of Women Voters, Rome-Floyd County): The League of Women Voters Rome-Floyd County is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting active informed participation of citizens in their government. To that aim, the public is invited to view two candidate forums, one for the Rome City Board of Education and another for the…… read more »
ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ADDED THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS OVER THE SUMMER IN ADVANCE OF HISTORIC 100TH SEASON
(Rome Symphony Orchestra media release): The Rome Symphony Orchestra today announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. Lauren Bowling Seeger, Jessica Lindsey, and Molly Kelly Steeves were voted onto the board this Summer, in advance of the symphony’s historic 100th season. Lauren Bowling Seeger is a Rome native and the…… read more »