A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for the new Pepperell Middle School down in Lindale. The facility is expected to open in early 2021. It is being funded by the education local option sales tax (or ELOST) approved by voters in 2017.… read more »
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SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAY SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center and Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful will host a Scrap Tire Amnesty Day for Rome and Floyd County residents on Saturday, October 19th from 9 am until 3 pm at State Mutual Stadium. There will be a limit of eight tires and/or two tractor tires accepted from each vehicle. Commercial tires will not…… read more »
EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY IN NOVEMBER 5TH ELECTION
Early voting begins today in the November 5th election. It will be offered at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 East 12th Street, each Monday thru Friday from 8 am until 5 pm through Friday, November 1st. As of now, there are no plans for weekend voting prior to the election, although that is subject…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO DROP
Georgia’s gas prices continue to decrease, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average of $2.45 per gallon of regular unleaded, five cents less than a week ago, four cents more than at this same time last month and 34 cents less than this time last year. It now…… read more »
ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY
The 16th annual Rome International Film Festival is less than a month away! Festival dates are November 6th through 10th. Monica Sheppard, RIFF board member, indicates that this event will bring filmmakers from all over the world right here to Rome, Georgia. It will also offer an affordable entertainment option to locals. Highlights of the…… read more »
GOLFERS STILL SOUGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN WILLARD NIXON HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT
Golfers are still sought to participate in the 2019 Willard Nixon Hall of Fame Golf Tournament on Friday, October 25th at the Stonebridge Golf Course. This event will raise money for the John Pinson Outstanding Student Athlete Scholarship Program. Jim Alred, the Recreation Services Manager for Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation, asserts that complete details…… read more »
FIDDLIN’ FEST SET FOR SATURDAY IN DOWNTOWN ROME
The 4th annual Fiddlin’ Fest Between the Rivers will take place this Saturday from 12 pm until 8 pm in downtown Rome. Megan Treglown, the Director of Public Relations for the Rome Downtown Development Authority, enthuses that the event will feature a vendor village, live bluegrass music, the Armuchee Ruritan Club’s Cars on Broad car…… read more »
AUTHENTIC GERMAN CULTURE TO BE CELEBRATED AT ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST EVENT
Add a cultural experience to your time in downtown Rome this Saturday at the 2nd annual Oktoberfest to held at The Vogue, 247 Broad Street, from 6 pm until 9:30 pm. It will be hosted by Harvest Moon Cafe. An authentic German dinner will be served to those in attendance. The menu was created by…… read more »
AIR SHOW TO RETURN IN 2020 AND WILL FEATURE INAUGURAL AIR RACE SERIES
There is no doubt that many Northwest Georgians miss what has become an annual staple in the fall in this area with the absence of the Wings Over North Georgia air show this year. However, the popular event will be back in 2020! Show dates are set for October 24th and 25th. The headliner for…… read more »
HAMBY NAMED ROME CITY SCHOOLS’ TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR 2019
Ashley Hamby, agriculture teacher at Rome Middle School, is the Rome City Schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2019. She was honored Tuesday at a special event at the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk. Luis Goya, a teacher at Rome High School, was named the runner-up. Honors for the system’s 2019 Support Employee of the…… read more »