Category Archives: Local News
MOBILITY IMPAIRED ADVENTURERS CAN JOIN ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ AT GEORGIA STATE PARKS
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites:On New Year's Day, outdoor enthusiasts with mobility impairments can join the national "First Day Hikes" movement in several Georgia State Par...
Dec 12, 2024
KINDRED FIRE ANNOUNCES YULETIDE JAMBOREE SHOW AND MARKET
Media release from Kindred Fire:Kindred Fire is thrilled to announce the Yuletide Jamboree Show & Market on Thursday, Dec. 19, at The Vogue in Rome, Georgia. Presented in partnership with Russell ...
Dec 12, 2024
STATE SUPERINTENDENT PRESENTS MATH LEADER AWARD TO ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL
Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools:The Rome Middle School band, mascot, members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, teachers, staff, and more welcomed Georgia State Super...
Dec 10, 2024
SEE ‘ELF’ FOR FREE AT THE GHC PRESIDENT’S HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON DECEMBER 19TH IN ROME
Media release from Georgia Highlands College:Join us for a free magical evening with Dr. Mike Hobbs at the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) President's Holiday Celebration on Thursday, December 19th, a...
Dec 10, 2024
GNTC STUDENT OVERCOMES HARDSHIP TO EARN ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY DEGREE
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Despite facing painful personal losses, Samantha "Sam" Ekey has earned her associate degree in Adult Echocardiography at Georgi...
Dec 10, 2024
RINK AT RIDGE FERRY PARK REMAINS OPEN FOR HOLIDAY FUN THROUGH MID JANUARY
Ice skating continues through mid-January at the Rink at Ridge Ferry Park, which is in the midst of its second season.The rink is a great location for birthday parties and field trips, enthuses Tyler ...
Dec 10, 2024
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO LAUNCH NEW FUNDRAISER IN 2025 – THE LIP SYNC BATTLE, SET FOR FEBRUARY 1ST
The Family Resource Center has announced plans to launch a new fundraiser in 2025 - the Lip Sync Battle. It is scheduled for Saturday, February 1st at 7 pm at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome.T...
Dec 09, 2024
GEORGIA DOT AWARDS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation:The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 23 projects across the state in October 2024, encompassing bridge rehabilitat...
Dec 09, 2024
HOUSE STUDY COMMITTEE ON ALTERNATIVES TO OPIOIDS FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT, CHAIRED BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE KATIE DEMPSEY OF ROME, TO HOLD NEXT SERIES OF MEETINGS AT THE STATE CAPITOL
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives:The House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management, chaired by State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), will hold its ...
Dec 09, 2024
AAA: HOW TO GET YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE HOME WITHOUT IT FA-LA-LA-YING OFF YOUR CAR
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:Millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country for the perfect Christmas tree. While finding just the right one may seem complicated - ge...
Dec 09, 2024
