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PUBLIC INVITED TO FREE FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT ON JULY 5TH
(Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority):. You are invited to enjoy an evening of great music at the upcoming First Friday Concert on July 5th! Held at the Town Green, this free concert offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy downtown Rome. The lineup features Carl and The...
Around Town: Three Area Residents Have a Real Vote on Biden's Future.
Since just after 9 p.m. Thursday, as a hoarse Joe Biden spoke in the first debate with Donald Trump, some began issuing code red alarms on whether the president had the energy to serve another four-year term. You wouldn’t need a poll to assess the assessment among Rome/Floyd County voters. Trump carried 69% to 70% of the vote in the last two presidential elections here and more of the same is forecast for Nov. 5 no matter who’s on the Democratic side. ...
Rome Officials To Discuss Millage Rates
Rome officials will discuss millage rates Tuesday morning during a called meeting of the finance committee. The meeting, set for 10 a.m. in City Hall, 601 Broad St., will be the last before city commissioners set the tax rate for this year. The first reading of the final millage rate will be during the city commission meeting on July 8, and the new rate will be formally adopted on July 22 at the city commission meeting. ...
Patriotic Festivities Promote Pepperell Pride
The Lindale community sparked to life in early celebration of Independence Day on Saturday. Families, entrepreneurs, old timers, and motor enthusiasts gathered to swap stories, rev engines, and participate in the car show, parade and festival. Eye-catching cars lined the parking lot, and motorcycles and historic fire trucks paraded the street. Participants were serenaded by the BBs — locals Barry Gable and Brenda Roberson — singing classics by Elvis, Dolly Parton and more. Attendees wandered through booths manned by vendors promoting their goods and creations,...
Rome Finance Committee Recommends Slight Tax Rate Reduction
The Rome Finance Committee recommended a slight reduction in the city’s overall millage rate during a called meeting Tuesday morning. City Manager Sammy Rich and Finance Director Toni Rhinehart spoke to commissioners and presented two scenarios: leave the tax rate the same or adopt a slight reduction. “Inflation is very real right now,” Mayor Craig McDaniel said. “Everything is more expensive and we know our citizens are feeling the pinch.” ...
MURAL UNVEILING ON THE ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND ECO GREENWAY IS A CANVAS OF NATURAL BEAUTY
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful on Friday unveiled a stunning new mural on the AdventHealth ECO Greenway enriching the landscape with vibrant artistry. The mural, meticulously crafted by local artist Renee Peterson of Peachie Queen Art, was officially revealed to the public amidst a gathering of community leaders and supporters. Hannah Bagley,...
Greater Haralson Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Use IT 365 in Buchanan
The Greater Haralson Chamber is thrilled to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Use IT 365, a new mixed-use development by Scale IT Capital. The event was held at 3635 Business 27 on Thursday, June 27, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the official ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
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