Fall’s Finest Festival, the 71st annual Coosa Valley Fair, opens on Tuesday at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard in Rome. It will continue through Saturday. Michael Elliott, the President of the Coosa Valley Fair Association, urges all Romans to come on out and enjoy the rides, exhibits and shows. Get…… read more »
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YOUR STATE PARKS DAY AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY ARE ON TAP FOR THIS SATURDAY
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites will observe Your State Parks Day this Saturday, September 28th. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, says that admission and parking will be free to those who volunteer their assistance for service projects at parks statewide. This observance is sponsored annually by the Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic…… read more »
CHOW DOWN ON SATURDAY AT CAVE SPRING PIG OUT BBQ COOK OFF, CAR SHOW AND QUILT SHOW
If you love barbecue, you will want to head over to Cave Spring on Saturday for the Cave Spring Pig Out BBQ Cook Off, Car Show and Quilt Show. The event will take place at Rolater Park. Admission is $5. Tasting will begin at 11 am on a first come, first saved basis. Competitors will…… read more »
DR. VONDELL RINGER TO ASSUME NEW ROLE WITH THE FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Dr. Vondell Ringer has accepted the post of Support Services Specialist with the Floyd County Schools, according to an FCS media release. She currently serves as Principal of Coosa Middle School and will assume her new position at the central office on Monday, October 14th. Joseph Pethel will become the Interim Principal of CMS upon…… read more »
GDOL: ROME ADDED JOBS IN AUGUST
Mark Butler, Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, reports that Rome added more jobs in August. According to the preliminary data from the state Department of Labor, Metro Rome exhibited strong annual numbers for jobs, labor force and employed residents. The unemployment rate decreased across the one-county MSA (or Metropolitan Statistical Area). Rome’s unemployment rate stood at 3.9…… read more »
IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THE COOSA VALLEY FAIR!
Fall’s Finest Festival, the 71st annual Coosa Valley Fair, will take place at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds next week. Those who plan to attend the fair are encouraged to purchase armbands now at www.coosavalleyfair.com. Armbands will be available at a discounted rate through midnight on Monday, September 30th. Michael Elliott, the President of the Coosa…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT NOW OFFERING THE FLU VACCINE
The Floyd County Health Department, located at 16 East 12th Street in Rome, now offers flu vaccines on a walk-in basis, according to a media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Northwest Health District. Public health experts indicate that now is a good time for people to consider getting vaccinated for the upcoming…… read more »
SCHNAUZERFEST 2019 SET FOR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IN ROME
Schnauzers from all over the country (and even from overseas) will descend upon Rome, GA over the weekend to participate in Schnauzerfest 2019. The two-day event will feature various competitions, as well as opportunities for schnauzer-owners (and their dogs) to connect with one another. Hugh Tyner, the organizer of Schnauzerfest 2019, indicates that the event…… read more »
CAST YOUR VOTE NOW IN V3’S TASTE AND TOAST AWARDS!
Cast your vote now in V3 Magazine’s Taste and Toast Awards! Restaurants are vying for top honors in 14 different categories. The restaurant that gains the most votes in each category will be awarded the coveted Taste and Toast trophy during the 5th annual Taste and Toast event scheduled to take place on November 22nd…… read more »
HIGHS TO REMAIN IN THE 90S FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS
High temperatures are anticipated to remain in the 90s through the rest of this week and into the first weekend of Fall, according to the predictions from the National Weather Service. Highs this time of year typically hover around the low to mid 80s. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the…… read more »