Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.73 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 9 cents more than last month, and 89 cents less than this time last year. It now costs motorists $25.95 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline; that is $15.15… Continue Reading
The Rome Area History Center was the site of a Memorial Day Salute to Veterans on Monday at 11:30 a.m. The tribute will be held outside, in the front of the history center at 305 Broad St. The Shanklin Attaway Post 5 performed a 21-gun salute to honor and remember everyone who has died serving in the American armed… Continue Reading
Rockmart’s premiere on the big screen has been downsized. Fans waiting to see Jon Stewart’s political comedy “Irresistible,” partly taped in Rockmart and starring Steve Carell who spent ample time on Rome’s Broad Street during the shoot, “is forgoing a theatrical release and will instead debut on digital rental services in June,” according to Variety. It… Continue Reading
The Calhoun-based 1-108th Cavalry Squadron is remembering fallen friends in a series fo Memorial Day weekend posts. Two of those who gave all were tied to Northwest Georgia. Their profiles are below. For additional remembrances, please visit the squadron’s Facebook page. Continue Reading
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, May 26, 2020, virtually through the ZOOM app. The meeting will also be broadcast on Facebook Live. The agenda is attached. The meeting beginning at 6:00pm. We will not be hosting a caucus for this meeting. The direct link will be sent to you through email. All… Continue Reading
Media release: The Rome Area History Center is hosting a Memorial Day Salute to Veterans on Monday, May 25 at 11:30 a.m. The tribute will be held outside, in the front of the history center at 305 Broad St. The Shanklin Attaway Post 5 will perform at 21-gun salute to honor and remember everyone who has… Continue Reading
Take a drive along Martha Berry this weekend if you need a reminder of what Memorial Day is about. The Armuchee Ruritan Club has assembled a wonderful display of American flags up and down the highway in honor of those who died in service to America. Below please find a list of those who partnered… Continue Reading
By Keith Mickler County Coordinator and Agriculture Agent It seems that I am getting questions on a daily basis regarding ticks and how to get rid of them. I don’t know about you but I hate ticks, they creep me out. These little critters are nothing but blood-sucking, disease-transmitting scumbags. Oh, did I mention… Continue Reading
In context: It is something every scout looks forward to each year — summer camp. But because of the pandemic, those plans will have to wait another year. Here’s the update from the Northwest Georgia Council of the Scouts: Dear Scouting family, First and foremost, we hope that this post finds you and your… Continue Reading
PPP funds and minority communites: Mayor Bill Collins, at the close of Monday’s meeting, expressed his concerns — and response — to whether some of the money in the recovey act made it to minority business owners in Rome. He told of a recent meeting with many of the local bank presidents as well as… Continue Reading
Georgia gas prices increased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $1.66 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 2 cents less than last month, and 99 cents less than this time last year. It now costs motorists $24.90 to fill a 15-gallon tank of gasoline; that is $16.20… Continue Reading
Above: A 15-minute video from Pepperell High Principal Jamey Alcorn on Friday night’s drive-through graduation service. Today-Friday. Advance voting starts throughout Northwest Georgia and continues until June 5 with two caveats: Saturday voting on May 30 and no voting on May 25 because of the Memorial Day holiday. In Floyd County: At the Rome Civic… Continue Reading
With restaurants and downtown merchants in different times because of the pandemic, Rome City commissioners are being asked again to consider a temporary public consumption option for downtown Rome. Even as some restaurants resume dine-in service, there’s still a big demand for curbside and other pickup service. The concept is to allow a patron… Continue Reading
The Air Force Reserve’s 94th Airlift Wing flew C-130H3 Hercules aircraft over North Georgia hospitals Thursday afternoon as a salute to health care workers, first responders and essential workers for their efforts during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. These awesome images were captured by Rome photographer Mills Fitzner. Continue Reading
Or this 21-second video from Michael Baker taken from downtown Rome. Continue Reading
From Georgia DOT: Weather permitting, traffic on Ga. 140 will shift to new lanes from Prosperity Way to the Floyd/Bartow county line. Traffic will shift back to the old lanes from there to Big Ditch Road. Traffic will shift once more to the new lanes before moving back to the old lanes just west… Continue Reading
In context: During the May 6 meeting of the Joint Services Committee, Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Executive Director Todd Wofford told city and county commissioners his staff was set on reopening area parks — including most amenities — on May 14. They’ve made that deadline as most return on Thursday. There are a few notes… Continue Reading