Thinking about opening up a business, living, dining or parking in downtown Rome, GA? Amanda Carter, Director of the Rome Downtown Development Authority, urges you to check the DDA website at www.downtownromega.us for information on incentives for potential business owners, a listing of living spaces, an events calendar, and parking options. A volunteer form is…… read more »
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AAA: PUMP PRICES DECLINE BY SEVEN CENTS IN GEORGIA
Georgia’s gas prices decreased during the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists across the state are now paying an average price of $2.30 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s seven cents less than a week ago and 14 cents less than a month ago, but 16 cents more than at…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM TO PARTNER WITH ROME AREA HISTORY MUSEUM FOR CRAZY HORSE PROGRAM ON THURSDAY
Chieftains Museum will partner up with the Rome Area History Museum this Thursday for a special book signing event. Floyd Clown Sr. will be in town to share stories about his ancestor, Crazy Horse, says Heather Shores, Executive Director of Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home. These stories have been compiled into a book entitled “Crazy Horse…… read more »
IT’S SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN GEORGIA!
It is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia! The observance is being spearheaded by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service. Each day of the week is focused on a different severe weather threat and how to prepare. Here’s the daily list: Monday: Family Preparedness/NOAA Weather Radio Tuesday: Thunderstorm…… read more »
IT’S TIME FOR THE THREE RIVERS INVITATIONAL BULL RIDING EVENT AT THE FORUM RIVER CENTER!
It’s time for bull riding at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome! The 15th annual Three Rivers Invitational Bull Riding event is set for tonight and Saturday night; doors will open at 6 pm with bull riding to start at 8 pm each night. Some of the world’s top cowboy athletes have been invited…… read more »
A NEW TWIST AHEAD FOR ONE COMMUNITY UNITED’S ANNUAL HEARTS UNITED GATHERING (OR HUG)
One Community United will host the 5th annual Hearts United Gathering (or HUG) on Thursday, February 6th at 6 pm in the Wilder Center of First United Methodist Church, 202 East Third Avenue in downtown Rome. David Guldenschuh, a member of the Board of Directors for One Community United, attests that where HUG has been…… read more »
GDOL: ROME EXPERIENCED AN UPTICK IN ITS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR DECEMBER
Mark Butler, Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, has reported that Rome added to its labor force in December. According to preliminary data from the state Department of Labor, the one-county metropolitan statistical area (MSA) also added employed residents. Nearly all critical indicators remained positive for the year. Rome’s unemployment rate was 3.7 percent last month, up from…… read more »
MARK WAHLBERG VISITS CALHOUN, GEORGIA
Actor Mark Wahlberg paid a visit to Calhoun, GA on Wednesday. He was on hand for the grand opening of the new Walmart Health Center. This center is the second of its kind in Georgia; the other is located in Dallas. Wahlberg has joining forces with WalMart to tackle the opioid crisis in the US,…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB FRC’S ‘NIGHT AT THE MOVIES’ SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 25TH AT ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
The 20th annual “Night at the Movies” to benefit the Exchange Club’s Family Resource Center is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, February 25th. This year, it will be held at a new location – the Rome City Auditorium. Attendees will enjoy the classic film “Casablanca”. Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director, states that the event…… read more »
FEBRUARY 3RD THRU 7TH IS SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IN GEORGIA
Next week, February 3rd through 7th, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia. The observance is led by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service. Its purpose is to educate Georgians on the threat of severe weather. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, asserts…… read more »