Media release from New Echota State Historic Site: In celebration of National Public Lands Day 2025, New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site in Calhoun and the Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are hosting ‘Your State Parks Day 2025’ on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged…… read more »
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CAVE SPRING DDA IS ‘JUST DYING’ FOR PARTICIPANTS IN FIRST-EVER COFFIN RACE
The Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority is ‘just dying’ for participants in the first-ever Coffin Race, slated for Saturday, October 18th. The event is described as part DIY derby, part Halloween spectacle, and 100% unforgettable. Curtis Burch, Board Member, says that registration costs $100 for each five-person team and is available online at www.cavespring.ga.gov/events. Specifications…… read more »
TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR HAUNTED ON BROAD TROLLEY TOURS, PRESENTED BY THE ROME AREA HISTORY CENTER
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: Step aboard… if you dare! The Rome Area History Center invites the community to experience the spine-tingling Haunted on Broad Trolley Tours, returning for two hauntingly fun weekends this October: October 17–18 and October 24–25. Take a trolley ride back in time and uncover Rome’s haunted history…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND FOUNDATION FUND MERGES WITH CHARLIE WILLIAMS PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION
Media release from AdventHealth: The AdventHealth Redmond Foundation is excited to announce a transformative partnership that will significantly enhance care and support for individuals and families impacted by Parkinson’s disease in Northwest Georgia. In a powerful alignment of mission and values, the AdventHealth Redmond Parkinson’s Fund will merge with the Charlie Williams Parkinson’s Foundation. In…… read more »
GA DNR: FISH ART CONTEST OPEN FOR ENTRIES!
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The 2026 Fish Art Contest is now open. This free program is available to youth in kindergarten through grade 12 worldwide, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division. “While we ultimately hope all kids get the chance to get outside and…… read more »
MAJORITY LEADER JASON ANAVITARTE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING DEATH OF CHARLIE KIRK
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) issued a statement regarding the death of Charlie Kirk: “I am devastated at the news of Charlie Kirk’s passing in an act of horrific evil. My heart goes out to his family, including his wife Erika and their two…… read more »
T-MINUS JUST OVER A MONTH UNTIL THE 2025 WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA AIR SHOW, SET FOR OCTOBER 17-19
Just over a month remains until the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and other stars of aviation take to the skies of Rome, Georgia for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show. The show is slated for October 17-19 at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. A Friday evening twilight show with fireworks will kick off the…… read more »
THE SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA WILL BEGIN TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ANGEL TREE PROGRAM ON OCTOBER 2
Media release from The Salvation Army of Rome, GA: Starting Tuesday, October 2, applications for assistance with the 2025 Angel Tree program will begin at 9:30 a.m. at The Salvation Army office at 317 E. 1st Avenue in Rome, Georgia. This assistance is being provided for residents in Floyd, Polk and Chattooga counties. Applications will be…… read more »
ADVENTHEALTH INVITES YOU TO A NIGHT OF HOPE COMMUNITY CONCERT, FEATURING DANNY GOKEY
Media release from AdventHealth: AdventHealth Georgia is excited to invite our communities to a Night of Hope Community Concert with Christian Recording Artist Danny Gokey, featuring Magnify Worship from Georgia-Cumberland Academy, at Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday, September 20, at 7 pm. The concert is FREE and open to the public.With three Grammy nominations, three…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP: AUGUST NET TAX REVENUES UP 3.2%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of August totaled $2.41 billion, for an increase of nearly $74.1 million, or 3.2 percent, compared to August 2024 when net tax collections approached a total of $2.34 billion. Year to date, net tax revenue collections were…… read more »