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The City of Rome’s Downtown Development Authority and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation partner again this holiday season to bring Christmas entertainment to the DeSoto Theatre.
Grant Miller was devastated when the two-story clubhouse building at Callier Springs Country Club was gutted by fire May 5, 2018.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 1969
The incredibly beautiful work of artist Susan Waters is on display for area residents to see.
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation extends an invitation to everyone to come and visit Santa Claus and his elves at our recreation centers this December in our special, new event Playtime with Santa.
When Tiffani Holbrook of the Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging told workshop attendees that more than 7,000 people in Rome are affected by dementia, they were shocked.
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the recipients of its Callahan Incentive Grant, a matching grant given to nonprofit or government organizations undertaking the rehabilitation of a historic building or site in Georgia.
Today and Friday, Harvest Moon Cafe and The Vogue will host a holiday event featuring music, art, food and wine.
The Winter Art Market, a popular seasonal event, returns to the Rome Civic Center this weekend.
Doing a play with kids is always an adventure according to Lindsey Chambers, who is directing “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the DeSoto Theatre.
The International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Glenda Glover, called all members and chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to observe AKA National Family Caregivers’ Day on Nov. 15 and throughout the month of November.
John Knauss of Rome is one of six Jacksonville State University music students sharing their love of musical theatre with elementary and middle schools through the Jacksonville Opera Theatre.
Paradise Garden in Summerville is hosting a Visiting Art Exhibit, “The Art of Jim Shores,” through Saturday in the Paradise Garden Gallery.
There is a chill in the air, a whiff of peppermint all around, eggnog pouring and food in excess. Families are getting together to exchange gifts and pleasantries. And all is wonderful.
On Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., the Rome Symphony Orchestra and the Three Rivers Singers will perform George Frideric Handel’s masterpiece, “The Messiah,” at the Rome City Auditorium.
Over the past several weeks on social media it seems like everybody is posting recipes that call for cooking on the stove or oven and some in the microwave.
Every now and again, we get old photos from readers who’d like to share a little bit of history with their fellow Rome residents. We ask that Pictures from the Past submissions be from 50 or more years ago.
Thursday Dec. 4, 1969
Rome Duplicate Club players are from Rome unless otherwise indicated.
Prepare for heartwarming holiday hijinks as Rome Little Theatre presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Dec. 6-15 at the DeSoto Theatre.
A musical holiday tradition returns to Rome Dec. 13 and 14.
The Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation’s The Polar Express Pajama Party returns to Broad Street this year on Dec. 16.
THANKSGIVING
As seems typical of longtime public servants, Bill and Sherry Peace were hesitant at first to take advantage of a special program through Harbin Clinic that helps cancer patients and their loved ones enjoy outdoor activities.
For the past seven years, a local publication has told some of the most compelling, inspiring and emotional stories in the community.
Rome’s Own Musical Ensembles will present a family show, “Welcome Christmas” on Thursday, Dec. 5 and “No Place like ROME for the Holidays” on Dec. 16 at the Rome City Auditorium.
The Rome Music Teachers Association recently held their annual Jazz and Pop Competition in the Memorial Chapel at Berry College.
Monday, Nov. 24, 1969
The latest trend in preparing a turkey is deep frying. However, if you don’t take precautions, you may end up with an injury or fire.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Town Green and Forum ballroom will transform into a Winter Wonderland.
Area residents can enjoy a leisurely tour of Rome’s historic districts on Dec. 7 when the Rome Area Heritage Foundation presents its trolley tours.
What could be better than ice skating and delicious pancakes?
The Berry College Theatre Company will perform “Proof” Nov. 20-24 at the Sisters Theatre at Berry College.
Sally Echols, head basketball coach at Model High School, and J.J. Johnson, owner of Smoothie King on Turner McCall Boulevard, were named to the 2020 class of Leadership Georgia.
The Berry College Theatre Company will perform “Proof” Wednesday through Sunday at the Sisters Theatre at Berry College.
Folks were lined up outside the Forum River Center Sunday for the opening of the Forum on Ice.
The Forum River Center will be offering more than ice skating the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Sunday, Nov. 16, 1969
Sunday, Nov. 16, 1969
The Rome Art Coterie is exhibiting work by its members at the Rome Floyd County Library.
The Rome Art Coterie is exhibiting work by its members at the Rome Floyd County Library.
As we transition to a bi-monthly format instead of weekly, I’d like to broach the ever-changing landscape of societal acceptance of complementary therapies.
Theta Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, in conjunction with Hope for the Journey, Inc. recently celebrated breast cancer survivors, those currently battling breast cancer and memorialized those who lost their battle against the disease.
Ahhh, going to Grandmother’s house. What a fun and memorable time. Holiday season is here. Not only are folks off to grandma’s house, but to aunts’, uncles’ and cousins’ houses as well.
The Red Cross will be hosting a new volunteer open house for people wanting to give me back this holiday season.
What began as an effort to fulfill a last-minute request from her son has turned into a ministry for Mary Womack to bring joy to loved ones and their families struggling with cancer and to help Cancer Navigators.
A new exhibit at the Harbin Clinic Gallery at Makervillage will showcase the work of Bill Harbin and the intricate detail of plants.
The historic DeSoto Theatre will play host to an epic EP release on Saturday.
