Mark Butler, Georgia Labor Commissioner, has announced that Rome added to its labor force in September. According to preliminary data from the state Department of Labor, the one-county MSA (or Metropolitan Statistical Area) also saw strong annual numbers across all major indicators. Rome’s unemployment rate stood at 3.3 percent last month, a decrease from 3.9…… read more »
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DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN AT ROME LITTLE THEATRE ON FRIDAY NIGHT
The Rome Little Theatre invites you to do the time warp again. The theatre will hold a special screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a live shadow cast to feature actors from the RLT’s 2014 production of “The Rocky Horror Show” on Friday evening at the historic DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Chris…… read more »
TICKETS ON SALE FOR GEORGIA’S ROME FILM TOUR
In celebration of the Rome International Film Festival, the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism has announced plans to offer a film tour of Rome’s iconic film locations. It is scheduled for Saturday, November 9th at 10 am and will be led by Ann Hortman, Camera Ready Liaison for the Rome-Floyd County, Georgia Film Office, according…… read more »
TWO TRICK-OR-TREATING EVENTS AND A TREE WALK ON TAP FOR THIS HALLOWEEN
Halloween is next Thursday, October 31st. A pair of events have been planned for that day which will provide opportunities for safe trick-or-treating to local kids and families. Rome’s Downtown Development Authority will host the Downtown Trick-or-Treat from 3 pm until 5 pm. Area businesses will give candy to children ages 12 and under, according…… read more »
ANNUAL WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES SET FOR THIS FRIDAY
The local observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month will continue with the 12th annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event on Friday, October 25th. Men are encouraged to wear their best high heels to promote awareness and support for the victims of domestic violence. Online registration is closed, but people may still register in…… read more »
EARLY VOTING CONTINUES FOR ANOTHER WEEK AND A HALF IN THE NOVEMBER 5TH MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Have you cast your ballot yet in the November 5th municipal election? Early voting continues through Friday, November 1st every week day from 8 am to 5 pm at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 East 12th Street. Voters may also cast ballots in advance at the Floyd County Administration Building next Monday through Friday…… read more »
GREG SMITH IS FCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Greg Smith from the Floyd County College and Career Academy is the Floyd County Schools Teacher of the Year! This announcement was made Monday night during the regular meeting of the FCS school board. The system made the announcement live on Facebook; if you would like to watch it, search for Floyd County Schools, Georgia.… read more »
CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR SET FOR THIS WEEKEND
Get ready for a cider-sippin’, toe-tappin’, fun-for-everyone arts festival! The 55th annual Chiaha Harvest Fair is scheduled for this weekend. Hours are set for 10 am until 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday at Ridgeferry Park. Monica Sheppard, Co-Chair of Chiaha, says that the event will feature about 160 vendors this year (including food booths).…… read more »
HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN TO PARTICIPATE IN FLOYD COUNTY TEEN MAZE THIS WEEK
The Rome Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth will present the 8th annual Floyd County Teen Maze at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome this week. LaDonna Collins, RFCCCY Executive Director, asserts that more than 1,400 high school freshmen will traverse the maze this Wednesday and Thursday. It is an event made possible by…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES DECLINED ANOTHER TWO CENTS THIS PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices declined another two cents in the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average of $2.43 per gallon of regular unleaded, two cents less than the same time last week, 16 cents less than last month and 32 cents less than last year. Montrae…… read more »