Thursday, October 17, 2024–1:40 p.m. -News Release- The Field Naming Celebration at Georgia Highlands College is almost here, and we’re excited to have you join us this Sunday, October 20th at 3:00 PM for a free, fun-filled family event! There will be plenty of activities, prizes, and free giveaways for all ages. Celebrate with us as we officially name our new fields…
Thursday, October 17, 2024–1:33 p.m. -Staff reports- If you want to enter this year’s Rome Christmas Parade, you can register now online. The deadline to enter will be November 1 and late entries will not be accepted this year. According to Jerry Rucker, the limited entry period is in part due to last year’s parade…
Thursday, October 17, 2024–1:23 p.m. -Staff reports- This weekend, area residents will lace up their walking shoes for a good cause. NAMIWalks Rome will help the National Alliance on Mental Illness raise awareness for mental health. Participants will be walking with friends, family, or as part of a team, to help foster a supportive community…
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October 16th, 2204 – 6:15 PM Ethan Garrett – Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Wednesday afternoon, Synthica Energy hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their upcoming renewable natural gas facility in Floyd County. Located off West Hermitage Road, the plant aims to divert nearly 250,000 tons of organic waste from local landfills each year,…
Wednesday, October 16, 2024–2:25 p.m. -News Release- Breast cancer prevention and Paper Doll magnets will again be the focus of Atrium Health Floyd’s Pink Day celebration this year on Friday, which is National Mammography Day. The iconic magnets will be available that day from 6 to 9 a.m. at Truett’s Chick-fil-A, 264 Shorter Ave. NW.…
Wednesday, October 16, 2024–2:20 p.m. -News Release- Rome City School students performed well on the ACT, scoring highest in reading and science, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Rome students scored an average of 18.2 in English, 18.7 in Mathematics, 19.9 in Reading, and 19.3 in Science.…