It is almost time for trick or treaters to hit the streets once again as Halloween is just two days away. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution around areas where kids will be trick or treating this Thursday. Corporal Don Bullard, a Life and Fire Safety Educator from the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department, asserts…… read more »
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GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT THIS EVENING AT SPOOKY TALES WITH TERRELL SHAW
Get into that Halloween spirit this evening at Spooky Tales with Terrell Shaw at 6 pm in the garden at the Rome-Floyd County Library. Shaw enthuses that it will be an hour of ghost stories for all ages. Shaw adds that this ‘spooky’ storytelling will not feature anything that may be considered inappropriate for young…… read more »
LOCAL HOSPITALS LIMITING VISITORS DUE TO FLU
Area hospitals are vigilant against the spread of flu. Floyd Medical Center, Polk Medical Center and Cherokee Medical Center have all opted to restrict visitors in order to decrease the chances of patients and hospital staff catching the flu and other contagious diseases, according to an FMC release. These restrictions include: No visitors other than…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO DECLINE
Georgia’s gas prices dropped another three cents over the past week, reports AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $2.40 per gallon of regular unleaded, three cents less than last week, 16 cents less than this time last month and 30 cents less than at this same time…… read more »
ONE WEEK REMAINS OF EARLY VOTING IN THE NOVEMBER 5TH ELECTION
This week is the last week of early voting in the November 5th election. It is offered in two locations this week. Voters may cast their ballots in advance at the Floyd County Health Department, located at 16 East 12th Street, or at the Floyd County Administration Building, East 4th Avenue, today through Friday from…… read more »
PLAN TO TAKE YOUR DOG ALONG FOR TRICK OR TREATING THIS YEAR? PUT SAFETY FIRST!
Halloween is just three days away. Kids in costume will fill the local streets in search of treats on Thursday evening. Many families will opt to take their dogs with them on that trick or treating trip. If you are among those families, you will want to heed a few tips to ensure your furry…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION MEETS THIS EVENING
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening. They will gather in a caucus session at 5 pm, to be followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Both of the sessions are open to the public. … read more »
TRACK FALL COLOR STATEWIDE VIA LEAF WATCH 2019
Fall color is beginning to emerge around North Georgia. This emergence is tracked by Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites via their Leaf Watch 2019 feature, available online at www.gastateparks.org and on social media. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, says that visitors and park rangers have been submitting a plethora of beautiful pictures over recent…… read more »
TASK FORCE CONTINUES THEIR EFFORTS TO BETTER SERVE THE HOMELESS IN THIS COMMUNITY
The Homelessness Task Force met on Thursday morning to continue efforts towards better serving the homeless in this community. Devon Smyth, Executive Director of the Davies Homeless Shelters, says that the task force has been divided into five subcommittees tasked with exploring solutions related to short term as well as long term homelessness, homeless families,…… read more »
CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR, PEACH STATE MARCHING FESTIVAL ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND
If you don’t mind dodging a few rain drops over the weekend, head on out to Ridgeferry Park for the 55th annual Chiaha Harvest Fair. This event is set for 10 am until 5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. It will feature arts and crafts, live music, food vendors and, of course, hot apple…… read more »