A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for North Georgia, including Floyd County, through 7 pm tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Rome City Schools and Floyd County Schools have opted to delay opening by two hours today due to the weather, as has Darlington School. Campuses of Georgia Northwestern Technical College will delay…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM TO BOOST PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS AS NEW MANAGERS OF ROME AREA HISTORY MUSEUM
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism took over management of the Rome Area History Museum at the beginning of this year. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the tourism office, enthuses that a host of new programs and exhibits will be offered this year to educate Romans on local history. Kent indicates that the public…… read more »
FIND A SWEET GIFT FOR YOUR VALENTINE AT A STATE PARK!
Valentines Day is this Friday, February 14th. Kim Hatcher, the Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, urges loving locals to visit the gift shop at a nearby state park for a unique gift that any outdoorsy-type would love. Gift cards are also available; these may be applied towards camping, golfing and…… read more »
AAA: GAS PRICES DECLINED AGAIN LAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices decreased again last week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide now pay an average of $2.26 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s four cents less than last week and 20 cents less than last month, but 13 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $33.90…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO GATHER THIS EVENING
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening. Their 6:30 pm meeting will be preceded by a 5 pm caucus. Both of those will take place at City Hall (or City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They will be open to the public. This marks month number two as a Commissioner for Mark…… read more »
BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE THEIR OWN BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 1ST
Rome-based Brighter Birthdays is preparing to celebrate their own birthday! The organization will host a special event on Sunday, March 1st to celebrate their fourth birthday. It will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm at Restoration Rome, 1400 Crane Street. Attendees will help fill backpacks, enjoy cupcakes, make cards, have a shot at…… read more »
FLOODING EXPECTED TO RECEDED AS OBSERVANCE OF SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK CONCLUDES
Today marks the conclusion of Severe Weather Preparedness Week across the state of Georgia. The focus for this final day is Flash Flooding/Flood Safety. Northwest Georgia has definitely seen its share of high waters in recent days. The National Weather Service has reported just under four inches of rain out at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport…… read more »
A HOST OF AREA SITES WILL PARTICIPATE IN SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY
This Sunday, February 9th is Super Museum Sunday. This statewide initiative is a part of the Georgia History Festival, sponsored by the Georgia Historical Society. Participating sites will offer free admission that day. Visitors will be given a glimpse into Georgia’s rich history and cultural life. Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites will be among…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC ORTHOPEDICS IS ON THE MOVE!
Harbin Clinic Orthopedics is on the move! According to a media release by the clinic, Orthopedics Rome, now located at 330 Turner McCall Boulevard, is moving to a new space at the Harbin Clinic building at 1825 Martha Berry Boulevard. Patients will begin visiting the new location this coming Monday, February 10th. For more information…… read more »
UPDATE: WEATHER CLOSURES AND DELAYS
ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO HIGH WATER (FROM FLOYD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT): Currently we have the following roads closed in the county due to high water across roadways: Burr Dr. (Armuchee) Dugger Dr. (Armucheee) Lindsey Dr. (Armuchee) Everett Springs Rd. (Armuchee) Gaines Loop Rd (Shannon) and Minshew Rd. (Shannon) The following roads are closed in the…… read more »