Some local filmmakers are putting their current projects on hold so they can focus more attention on preparation for the Rome International Film Festival, coming November 6th through 10th. The film festival has been expanded for this year to include more educational opportunities for budding filmmakers, states Executive Director Seth Ingram. The RIFF Academy will…… read more »
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ROME IS THE SITE OF A STATEWIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE THIS WEEK
The City of Rome and the Historic Preservation Commission are hosting the Georgia Statewide Historic Preservation Conference today until Friday. Some 300 attendees from across the state have registered for the conference, reports a release from the City of Rome. Activities are being held at the Forum River Center, the City Auditorium and the Rome…… read more »
KEMP SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR US SENATE
Governor Brian Kemp announced via media release on Tuesday that qualified Georgians who wish to serve in the United States Senate need to submit their applications online. Kemp asserts, “To ensure an open and transparent appointment process, I am encouraging all Georgians who want to serve in the US Senate to submit their name and…… read more »
DEMPSEY HEADS UP HOUSE STUDY COMMITTEE ON INFANT AND TODDLER SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
State Representative Katie Dempsey has been tapped to serve as the chair of the new House Study Committee on Infant and Toddler Social and Emotional Health. The committee was established in the 2019 legislative session by HR 421 to evaluate mental health services to include services which promote and provide treatment to best support babies…… read more »
JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME HITS THE GROUND RUNNING WITH LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS
Another year of service to the community is underway for the Junior Service League of Rome. Catherine Jackson, JSL President, enthuses that league members have already hit the ground running with initiatives such as League4Learning. Through the program, some 2,500 students from around Rome and Floyd County received school supplies for the 2019-2020 school year.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA PUMP PRICES HAVE RISEN OVER THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices are up this week as compared to last week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $2.42 per gallon of regular unleaded, four cents more than last week, but seven cents less than this time last month and 30 cents less than this…… read more »
ONE COMMUNITY UNITED HOSTS ANNUAL ONE TABLE EVENT
The 3rd annual One Table event took place on Sunday evening along the John Ross Memorial Bridge which connects downtown Rome to West 3rd Street. It was hosted by One Community United as part of an effort to draw folks from all walks of life together for a meal and intimate conversation, enthuses Rick Stevenson, spokesman for…… read more »
HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE 2019 HOLDS FIRST-EVER MEETING
A new Homelessness Task Force held their first-ever meeting this Thursday morning. The group is comprised of local officials, law enforcement officers, non-profit leaders and other concerned citizens. Task force members are charged with exploring options to combat the issues related to homelessness in Rome. New ordinances regarding ‘urban camping’ and ‘panhandling’ were recently reviewed…… read more »
LYNN ROUSSEAU RETURNS TO HOSPITALITY HOUSE FOR WOMEN
Lynn Rousseau has assumed the post of Executive Director of the Hospitality House for Women, Inc in Rome. She is successor to Malinda Kogerma, who vacated the position back in May due to health concerns. This marks a return for Rousseau to the nonprofit organization, which serves victims of domestic violence. She served as director…… read more »
HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE TO MEET THIS MORNING
The newly formed Homelessness Task Force 2019 will hold its first meeting today at 9:30 am in the Carnegie Training Room in downtown Rome. Public input regarding urban camping and panhandling will be sought at the meeting. Ordinances on these matters were discussed recently by the Rome City Commission and were sent back to the…… read more »