Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of November approached $2.38 billion, for an increase of $52.9 million, or 2.3%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections totaled $2.32 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $13.02 billion,…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Lottery: Three Georgia Lottery players each won $10,000 in the Dec. 10, 2024, Mega Millions drawing. The lucky tickets were purchased online at the Georgia Lottery’s website, at Kroger located at 1476 Turner McCall Blvd. in Rome, and at Ellabell Food Mart at 10819 US Highway 280 in Ellabell. Each…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Typically, the public sees Rome High’s Air Force JROTC cadets leading local parades and presenting the colors at football games and other events within the community and surrounding area. On a blustery day in mid-November, the cadets showed those skills and many more as evaluators from the headquarters…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgians are expected to travel in record numbers for the year-end holiday period (from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1). AAA predicts that 3.7 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more from home. That’s 108,677 more travelers than the previous record high set last…… read more »
The holiday season is joyous for many, but not for everybody. Assistance is available to those who struggle with seasonal depression, asserts Jim Moore with NAMI – Rome, GA, the Rome, GA chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Those resources include the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line and NAMI support groups. For additional…… read more »
Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome Middle School band, mascot, members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, teachers, staff, and more welcomed Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods to Rome Middle School Tuesday morning. Woods was on hand to present the official banner recognizing Rome Middle School as a Math Leader School.…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Join us for a free magical evening with Dr. Mike Hobbs at the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) President’s Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 19th, at 6PM! Hosted in the enchanting Historic DeSoto Theatre in Downtown Rome, this event promises festive fun and community spirit. Enjoy an evening of holiday…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Despite facing painful personal losses, Samantha “Sam” Ekey has earned her associate degree in Adult Echocardiography at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Ekey, who overcame a traumatic brain injury sustained in high school, will cross the stage at GNTC’s 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremony at the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec.…… read more »
Ice skating continues through mid-January at the Rink at Ridge Ferry Park, which is in the midst of its second season. The rink is a great location for birthday parties and field trips, enthuses Tyler Stinson, Special Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation.Ice skating is open to the public daily, according to Lindsey Jones,…… read more »
The Family Resource Center has announced plans to launch a new fundraiser in 2025 – the Lip Sync Battle. It is scheduled for Saturday, February 1st at 7 pm at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome. The event is based on the television series, according to Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director. Teams are currently…… read more »