Media release from South Rome Alliance: In partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Rome, South Rome Alliance is accepting grant proposals for projects benefiting the South Rome neighborhood. Proposals are due by Monday, March 31, 2025. “This is the third year we’ve been doing these South Rome grants, and we’ve been thrilled with the…… read more »
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ROME HIGH, ROME MIDDLE STUDENTS DISCUSS IDEAS WITH ROME CITY COMMISSIONERS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Students from Rome High and Rome Middle Schools heard about local government and shared ideas for ways for Rome and Floyd County to have more to offer for kids their age during a joint meeting of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council at the College and Career Academy at…… read more »
AAA: AS MARCH ROLLS IN, GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPS SLIGHTLY
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average continues its descent at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent more than a month ago, and 26…… read more »
EARLY VOTING OFFERED CONTINUES IN MARCH 18TH SPECIAL ELECTION
Early voting will continue over the next couple of weeks in the Special Election to fill the vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Registered voters may cast an early ballot at the Floyd County Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome, on weekdays between the hours of 8 am and 5…… read more »
DISCOVER SPRING’S WILD SIDE: GEORGIA STATE PARKS COME ALIVE WITH WILDLIFE
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: As spring awakens, Georgia’s great outdoors bursts to life with vibrant wildflowers, active wildlife, and perfect temperatures for adventure. From paddling alongside alligators to spotting migrating birds in full color, Georgia State Parks offer unforgettable encounters for nature lovers looking to celebrate the season. Alligator Encounters…… read more »
GEORGIA DOT JANUARY AWARDS INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CONTRACTS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 8 projects for construction and safety improvements in January. One project was initially deferred and later awarded this month.The first largest construction investment awarded in the January Letting, is approximately $4.2 million, for a roundabout at the intersection…… read more »
WILLIAMS EARNS DAISY AWARD
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Daphne Williams, LPN, has a special rapport with patients because she really cares.Williams came to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in 1991 as a home health tech, transferred to different areas and eventually became a licensed practical nurse. Today, she brings her smile to make Infusion Therapy patients comfortable.…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM – SAVE THE DATES FOR THE 2025 SPRING ART MARKET, SET FOR APRIL 5TH AND 6TH
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism encourages the public to mark those calendars for Saturday and Sunday, April 5th and 6th – these are the dates of the 2025 Georgia’s Rome Spring Art Market! Sarah Williams, Sales and Marketing Assistant, says that the indoor/outdoor market at the Rome Civic Center will feature a wide variety…… read more »
CAN’T VOTE EARLY DURING THE WEEK IN MARCH 18TH SPECIAL ELECTION? DO IT OVER THE WEEKEND!
Floyd County voters will have opportunities over the next two weekends to vote early in the March 18th Special Election to fill the vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Early voting will be offered at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, this Saturday, March 1st…… read more »
ROME HIGH STUDENTS PLACE IN FCCLA COMPETITION
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Thirteen Rome High School students from the FCCLA Chapter recently fared well in two competitions. Twelve students competed in the Region 1 STAR Competition at Ridgeland High School. Those students prepared multiple projects over the past few months involving concepts such as repurposing and redesigning used items, creating…… read more »