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AMERICAN RED CROSS: BLOOD DONORS VITAL IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE IMPACT

AMERICAN RED CROSS: BLOOD DONORS VITAL IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE IMPACT

Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply…read more »

‘FALL INTO QUILTS’ AT THE VANN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 23RD

‘FALL INTO QUILTS’ AT THE VANN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 23RD

Media release from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site: Saturday, November 23rd, the Vann House Quilters will be hosting our annual Quilting Bee to continue working on their Dresden Flower quilt.  Bring the family to see the antique quilt exhibit inside the house, and then join us for pressing cider apples in the Cherokee…read more »

EARLY VOTING BEGINS IN NOVEMBER 5TH GENERAL ELECTION

EARLY VOTING BEGINS IN NOVEMBER 5TH GENERAL ELECTION

Advance in-person voting in the November 5th general election begins today and continues through Friday, November 1st. Here are important details for local voters from Floyd County Elections and Voter Registration – EARLY VOTING IN-PERSON (WEEKDAYS) Tuesday, October 15 through Friday, November 17:30AM to 5:30PMTHREE Locations: Elections Office, Anthony Recreation Center, Thorton Recreation Center SATURDAY VOTING…read more »

HISTORIC DESOTO THEATRE FOUNDATION INVITES FAMILIES TO DINO-LIGHT, A GLOW-IN-THE-DARK ADVENTURE BY LIGHTWIRE THEATRE

HISTORIC DESOTO THEATRE FOUNDATION INVITES FAMILIES TO DINO-LIGHT, A GLOW-IN-THE-DARK ADVENTURE BY LIGHTWIRE THEATRE

The Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation invites local families to Dino-Light, a glow-in-the-dark adventure by Lightwire Theatre slated for the afternoon of Sunday, October 27th at 3 pm at the DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Leanne Cook, President of the HDTF Board of Directors, says that everyone, especially kids, will be enthralled by this production. She…read more »

THE SURGERY CENTER OF ROME HONORED WITH 2024 PATIENT EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE AWARD

THE SURGERY CENTER OF ROME HONORED WITH 2024 PATIENT EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is thrilled to announce that the Surgery Center of Rome has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Patient Experience Excellence Award: Ambulatory Surgery Top Quartile Performance in Likelihood to Recommend. The 2024 Patient Experience Excellence Award is given by AdventHealth and celebrates the team’s outstanding achievements in patient…read more »

IRS REMINDS TAXPAYERS OF OCTOBER 15 TAX-FILING EXTENSION DEADLINE; COMBAT ZONES, DISASTER AREAS, ISRAEL HAVE MORE TIME

Media release from the Internal Revenue Service Media Relations Office: The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return by the Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties. Convenient electronic filing options, including IRS Free File, are still available. MilTax is a free online service that members of the…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES DOWNWARD TREND

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES DOWNWARD TREND

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago.  Georgians pay an average of $2.70 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 39 cents less than last year. It costs…read more »

ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING

Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below:read more »