Rome City Commissioners will meet on Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will begin at 5 pm with a Commissioners tour of Brother’s Place. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, click the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd…… read more »
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RECORD NUMBER OF STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM ROME HIGH SCHOOL
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: A record class of 480 Rome High School seniors walked the stage at Barron Stadium Saturday morning, flashing big smiles, giving out hugs, and some wiping away a few tears as the Class of 2025 officially graduated. The class filled a large portion of the turf at Barron…… read more »
NATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING WEEK IS JUNE 1-8, GEORGIA TO OFFER TWO FREE FISHING DAYS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Just in case you needed an excuse to get out on the water, National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) is June 1-8 and includes two FREE Fishing Days, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Some of the best days are…… read more »
FOLLOWING WATER SAFETY TIPS CAN HELP ENSURE SAFE SWIMMING
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: It’s that time of the year when swimming activities heat up with the weather. Atrium Health Floyd wants to make sure your spring and summer days at the lake or pool remain pleasant by following some safety precautions. Watch the kids; don’t swim alone Drowning results in more deaths…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY JOINS LOCAL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS IN CELEBRATING THE END OF THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County wholeheartedly joins local students, teachers, and parents in celebrating the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, says that the non-profit organization is currently wrapping up reports on this school year’s activities and will soon be preparing for next school year. Mentors and volunteers are now…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: RIDGE FERRY PARK FARMER’S MARKET TO OPEN FOR 2025 SEASON ON JUNE 7TH
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The wait is almost over. Farm-fresh produce, mouthwatering baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, vibrant fresh-cut flowers, and more are just around the corner as the Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd, prepares to open for the 2025 season. The market kicks off on…… read more »
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY: MAKE THE SUMMER CLICK BY ALWAYS WEARING SEAT BELTS AND LIFE JACKETS
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: Whether traveling on the road or the water, state and local law enforcement officers ask everyone to “Join the Click” by always wearing their seat belts in vehicles and life jackets when swimming or riding in a vessel on the water. The Governor’s Office of Highway…… read more »
AAA EXPECTS TO AGAIN RESCUE STRANDED DRIVERS OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, OFFERS TIPS TO KEEP CARS ON THE ROAD
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As nearly 39.4 million Americans gear up for Memorial Day road trips, AAA is ready to assist thousands of stranded motorists. Last year, AAA responded to more than 356,000 roadside emergencies. The most common calls were flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts. “Remember to give your…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: UNEMPLOYMENT RATES DROP IN APRIL FOR ROME AND NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2% in April, down four-tenths over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2%. “This April, unemployment rates dropped across every region of Georgia,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “When…… read more »
GEORGIA’S NEW LABOR COMMISSIONER RECENTLY PAID A VISIT TO ROME, AND SHE WILL BE BACK
Barbara Rivera-Holmes, the new Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor, recently paid a visit to Rome, and she will be back. Local manufacturers and workforce professionals had an opportunity to share concerns with Rivera-Holmes during her visit last week, states Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber. Rivera-Holmes, former President and CEO…… read more »