Summer is a time for making memories. And this year more than ever, most families are eager to enjoy get togethers, road trips, and outdoor adventures. In the midst of summer madness, it can be easy to overlook important safety guidelines when it comes to the kiddos. Dr. Todd Kelley, Harbin Clinic Pediatrics, urges all…… read more »
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PATRIOTIC PARTY IN THE PARK TO RETURN ON JULY 4TH
(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): After a year hiatus, the Patriotic Party in the park sponsored by Redmond Regional Medical Center returns to Ridge Ferry Park on Sunday, July 4. The event which begins in the afternoon will have food vendors as well as live music from Down Time and Dalton Dover on the…… read more »
RESTORATION LINDALE, INC SETS LINDALE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FOR JUNE 26TH, CAVE SPRING TO CELEBRATE ON JULY 3RD
Restoration Lindale, Inc. has scheduled the 2021 Lindale Independence Day Celebration Parade and Festival for Saturday, June 26th. There is no charge to enter the parade. Line up will begin at Pepperell Primary School at 9:30 am; the parade will begin at 10 am, make its way down Park Avenue, and end at First Baptist…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 292 new cases of coronavirus and nine virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Tuesday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 899,784 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The state’s…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC TO WELCOME 10 NEW PHYSICIANS OVER THE SUMMER
(Harbin Clinic media release): For 150 years, Harbin Clinic has demonstrated its commitment to providing high-quality, local medical care to patients throughout Northwest Georgia. As the state’s largest privately-owned, physician-led healthcare organization with an established and trusted reputation in the communities it serves, Harbin Clinic recognizes the critical importance of recruiting world-class physicians to the…… read more »
ALL ROMANS INVITED TO ATTEND ULDC COMMUNITY KICK-OFF EVENT
The City of Rome and Floyd County aims to update their ULDC (or Unified Land Development Code) and seeks input from locals. A community kickoff event is slated for this evening in person at the Rome Civic Center, as well as virtually via Zoom. The public is encouraged to attend in order to learn about…… read more »
RIVER DISTRICT ARTSFEST SET FOR JUNE 26TH
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority invites locals to the River District ArtsFest, slated for Saturday, June 26th from 10 am until 4 pm. It will feature craft vendors as well as live music throughout the River District, says Megan Otwell, Director of Public Relations, who adds that the event is similar to the Ellen Axson Wilson…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Just 164 new cases of coronavirus and no virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Monday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 899,596 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The state’s death toll…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES HOLD STEADY AS THE NATIONAL AVERAGE INCREASES
Prices at the pump held steady in Georgia during the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists across the sate pay the average price of $2.91 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline; that’s the same as last week, seven cents less than last month, and $1.02 more than this time last year.…… read more »
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HOUSING EXPECTED TO MAKE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO ROME CITY COMMISSION TONIGHT
Rome City Commissioners are expected to hear recommendations from their Special Committee on Housing at their next gathering slated for this evening at City Hall. Commissioner Wendy Davis, Chairwoman of that Committee, looks forward to receiving feedback from her colleagues. The committee is tasked with finding solutions to the housing crisis currently facing our community,…… read more »