Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), on Tuesday announced historic budget infusion recommendations for the state’s prison system following an in-depth and independent system-wide assessment of the Georgia corrections system by the consulting firm Guidehouse, Inc. (The Moss Group and Carter,…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM: ROMAN ROYAL CARRIAGE AVAILABLE FOR OCCASIONAL TOURS, SPECIAL EVENTS
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism encourages the public to book a ride aboard the Roman Royal Carriage. Ticketed rides will be offered on select dates around special holidays in 2025 on this horseless carriage, which may also be reserved for private events, says Sarah Williams, Sales and Marketing Assistant. Complete details are posted online…… read more »
AAA OFFERS TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR A WINTER WEATHER BLAST
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: With the season’s most frigid temperatures on the way, AAA reminds homeowners and renters that preparing for inclement weather is essential to avoiding wintertime repairs. Prolonged periods of below-freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a home’s heating system, plumbing, and exterior features. “Maintaining your property is…… read more »
WORLD-RENOWNED WORKS BY PICASSO, WARHOL, AND MORE ON DISPLAY AT GHC
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Explore works by artists Andy Warhol, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pablo Picasso at the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Cartersville site library on Friday, January 17, from 4:30PM to 7PM. The Cartersville site library is located on the second floor of the A building at 5441 Hwy 20 NE, in Cartersville. …… read more »
KING CELEBRATION 2025 SET FOR JANUARY 17-20
Rome’s MLK Commission invites the public to a host of events to celebrate the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. starting on Friday, January 17th and continuing through Monday, January 20th (MLK Day). Here’s the slate of activities, courtesy of the Commission: FRIDAY January 17, 2025 6:30 PM BIRTHDAY…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT: BE PREPARED FOR COLDER WEATHER
Be prepared for colder weather. This is the message of the Rome-Floyd Fire Department. Inevitably, people will break out their space heaters with chilly temperatures in the forecast this week. Shasta Farrer, Life and Fire Safety Educator, urges users to plug those heaters directly into a wall outlet, do not use an extension cord. And,…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: THIS WEEK’S LANE CLOSURES ON SECOND AVENUE HAVE BEEN CANCELLED, WILL BE RESCHEDULED WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE WARMER
Announcement from the Georgia Department of Transportation: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) canceled planned construction on 2nd Avenue this week that would have periodically shut down lanes overnight. The work will resume when temperatures are warmer. The canceled work is part of the 2nd Avenue improvement project, which got underway in August of 2023 and…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST NORTHWEST GEORGIA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO ON FEBRUARY 1ST
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the upcoming Northwest Georgia Health and Wellness Expo, a free event dedicated to promoting health, fitness, nutrition and overall well-being. This event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Forum River Center, second floor, 301 Tribune…… read more »
GNTC CULINARY ARTS GRADUATE REALIZES HER DREAM OF OPERATING A FOOD TRUCK
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Kayla Crabbe’s education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has positioned her to open her own food truck business. Crabbe, a mother of four, received her associate degree in Culinary Arts last month. She lives in Rome and attended classes at the Floyd County Campus in Rome. “Food is my love…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE SLIGHTLY IN THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average has reversed its downward trend. Drivers now pay an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, and 7 cents less than last year. It costs drivers an average price…… read more »