Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Join us for a festive celebration at Playtime with Santa sponsored by Coca-Cola on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. This exciting event is completely free and offers a wonderful opportunity for families to meet Santa Claus and beloved mascots from the Rome community. The day…… read more »
Media release from Chief Vann House State Historic Site: What: Join us for Candlelight Tours at the Chief Vann House to see the Cherokee built, 1800s historical plantation house decked with boughs, bows, greenery, and other decorations inspired by a 19th century Moravian Christmas celebration. Visitors attending the event will tour the decorated house by the light…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in collaboration with the National Weather Service (NWS), is observing Winter Weather Preparedness Week from Dec. 2-6. During this week, Georgians are encouraged to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a family…… read more »
If you see the Salvation Army’s bell ringers in front of local stores over the holidays, make sure to drop some change in their kettles. The Salvation Army of Rome’s annual Red Kettle Campaign is underway through Christmas Eve. Proceeds will go towards the non-profit’s operating expenses throughout the year. Major Hank Harwell, Corps Officer,…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend, expecting to respond to more than 570,000 calls from drivers with car trouble. Beginning on Wednesday, The Auto Club Group will also launch its free ‘Tow to Go’ service, which is aimed at preventing impaired driving. The…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roads near popular shopping areas from 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov.…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry (GHFTH) program gives hunters a great way to participate in getting venison, the ultimate high-protein, low-fat, organic meat, to those less fortunate. “There are a couple of months left in the deer season; if you’ve filled your freezer, you don’t…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross: Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all home fires in the United States. “Thanksgiving is…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond invites the community to kick off Thanksgiving with the Rome Turkey Trot 5K Run and 3K Feel Whole Stroll this Thursday at AdventHealth Stadium. The festivities start at 9:00 AM, featuring a 5K race on a USATF-certified course, ideal for serious runners aiming to qualify for the 2025…… read more »
Many folks will be starting, continuing, or finishing their Christmas shopping over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Those who plan to shop for gifts online and have packages delivered to their doorsteps are advised by Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson to be wary of porch pirates. And those who will be hitting the stores in the…… read more »