Media release from the City of Rome, GA: In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, City of Rome administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. Provided are service changes and closures: Rome Solid Waste Schedule Walker Mountain Landfill Rome Transit Department (RTD) Town Green Fountain To view a full calendar of dates…… read more »
Looking for a little leisure over Labor Day weekend? Many people will be, and that will lead to an uptick in visitors to Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, says that if reservations are full at the park of your choice for this holiday weekend, go ahead and plan now…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Imagine it’s your birthday and you’ve been hospitalized for a long time with no chance of a visit from family members to lift your spirits. If Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center registered nurse Caroline Pace was your nurse, she’d make a point of brightening your day. Pace demonstrated an…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: Three Georgia Lottery players won big prizes in the Aug. 27 Powerball drawing, while the jackpot rolled to $950 million, the sixth-largest in the game’s history.All three Georgia winners matched four of the five white-ball numbers plus the Powerball. A ticket purchased at Publix, 2900 Delk Road in Marietta,…… read more »
A local Labor Day tradition will return on Monday, September 1st as the 57th annual Knights of Columbus Labor Day BBQ will be held at the Rome Civic Center from 10 am until 2 pm (or sold out). Orders may be placed for carry-out online at www.romebbq.com through this Sunday, says Knight Kevin Wall. On…… read more »
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Get ready to experience the hilarious and dramatic world of high school social politics as Rome Little Theatre proudly presents “Mean Girls Jr.,” opening this Friday, August 29, 2025. With performances running through September 7, join us for a fantastic celebration of friendship, rivalry, and self-discovery! “Mean Girls Jr.”…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Thousands of Georgians are expected to travel this weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers that Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers will be out in full force with high-visibility…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: To ensure safer roads during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend, AAA is activating its ‘Tow to Go’ program across select states. The service will operate from 6:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025, through 6:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, providing free, confidential rides for…… read more »
The Cave Spring Historical Society seeks new members to join its mission to preserve the community’s rich history. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the organization’s founding. Christa Jackson, President of its Board of Directors, says that 106 individuals joined on its founding date of August 11, 1975. The number of members has dwindled…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is thrilled to announce that the stunning new Sennett Memorial Amphitheater is now officially open and available for public rental, offering a picturesque venue perfect for concerts, festivals, weddings, community events, and more. Located in the heart of Rome, this state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater…… read more »