The Chiaha Guild of Arts and Crafts announces the return of the Arts Education Mini-Grant Program, now in its eighth year. The application is available for K-12 public and private schools and nonprofit organizations in Floyd County. Up to $4000 in grant money will be awarded for projects tha…
Miss Rome 2018 saw four respective winners in Sara Wheeler, Marianella Lopez, Cara Clements and MacKenzie Marable. Miss Rome is open to girls ages 17-24 who live, work or attend school in Georgia and is a local Miss America Preliminary Pageant. This year's event was held Saturday at the Rome…
100 years ago as presented in the August 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
Wednesday, August 21, 1968
Rome native Sarah Colombo’s first novel is a dystopian piece in which a counselor searches for his missing girlfriend, a tech heiress who was raised off the grid.
Rome Little Theatre is kicking off their 2018-2019 season with the hilarious southern comedy, “An Evening of Culture: Faith County II.”
Rome residents who want a fitness challenge or just want to support a local non-profit (or both) can now sign up for the 32nd Annual Roman Rumble 5k and Health Walk.
The 2019 Miss Rome and Miss Rome’s Outstanding Teen Competition will be held Saturday night, Aug. 18 at the Rome City Auditorium.
Rome resident Dan Carlton recently won second place at the 54th Georgia Author of the Year Awards for his book “Ollie and the Wise Old Owl.”
Due to overwhelming response, Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum has extended its latest exhibit “Sanctuary at Berry: Wildlife Photography by Gena Flanigen” through Sept. 1.
In a worn orange envelope that reads simply “Elrod Family Information,” Rome resident Brandon Elrod keeps a bundle of papers and photos that give him a glimpse into his family’s past.
This Saturday, the 300 and 400 blocks of Broad Street will be closed to traffic for August’s Downtown Rome Saturday.
Georgia River Network, creator of Paddle Georgia, an annual week-long summer canoe/kayak camping adventure, will return to the Flint River this October for its fifth edition of Paddle Georgia Fall Float on the Flint.
The Georgia Masonic Children's Home in Macon and other local charities were the winners Saturday as the Floyd County Masonic Convention and Oostanaula Lodge 113 F&A.M. hosted a barbecue lunch, blood drive and conducted a Georgia Child Identification program from the lodge hall at 207 Tol…
If you happen to be near the levee and North Fifth Avenue today, you’re bound to see athletes lifting, jumping, balancing and running for a worthy cause.
Though there are no physical buildings to walk through yet, Joel and Lynn Todino have already put down a deposit on the place where they’d like to retire.
100 years ago as presented in the July 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
Sunday, July 21, 1968
The third annual SoulFest returns to Ridge Ferry Park on Aug. 4 bringing live music and a car show.
David Harper knows that police officers are vital to the community’s safety. He also knows that there are some who aren’t aware of everything law enforcement does or are a bit mistrustful of officers.
Sunday, July 14, 1968
100 years ago as presented in the July 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
Rome’s own southern rock band The Georgia Thunderbolts (formerly South of Heaven) will open for Molly Hatchet and Atlanta Rhythm Section at the Forum River Center on July 13.
Each year thousands of runners of all ages and fitness levels descend on Atlanta for one of the most popular road races in the south — the Peachtree Road Race on July 4.
The price tag on the construction of the new Main Elementary School is now estimated to exceed $12 million due to increases in the cost of electrical work, according to Rome City Schools Superintendent Lou Byars.
The inaugural Spirit of the Sun Festival comes to Rome on Saturday, bringing a full day of fun by the river.
Rome and area residents now have access to a part of Broad Street few get to experience — the underground.
Vibrantly colored paintings of birds, bridges, fireflies and even crabs are being exhibited in the gallery at First Baptist Church.
A movie starring Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper is set to film scenes in Rome next week and a casting call has been put out for background roles in the film.
It may not look like it, but in a tiny office just off Fifth Avenue near downtown Rome, they’re saving lives every single day.
As presented in the June 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
Tuesday, June 25, 1968
The Rome-Floyd County Recycling Center is hosting a scrap tire dump day Saturday at State Mutual Stadium.
The community is invited to help local animal welfare organizations by attending what organizers call "the party of the summer" on Friday.
Romans can enjoy French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine all in the same place.
The Office of Downtown Development is bringing a new event to downtown Rome on July 7 as a part of the Downtown Rome Saturdays series.
When Jeb Arp and Luke Chaffin decided they wanted a pug almost four years ago, they consulted a breeder and came home with little Henry Hudson. But as their love for him grew, so did their interest in all things pug.
As presented in the June 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
Wednesday, June 12, 1968
The City of Rome celebrates it’s one year anniversary as a designated Bee City USA and invites the community to participate in activities during National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, 2018.
Eleven young women from the greater Rome area began their debutante year Saturday evening when they were presented at the 29th Rome Symphony Debutante Ball. The ball was held at the Coosa Country Club and benefits the Rome Symphony Orchestra.
Singer-songwriter Michelle Malone will perform at the DeSoto Theatre on Friday.
Of all the industrialized nations on earth, Americans walk the least.
The annual Cast Off Against Cancer celebration, the culmination of fundraising efforts to benefit Cancer Navigators, will take place Sunday, June 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Barron Stadium.
Rome Shakespeare Festival has several events and performances coming that will introduce Rome audiences to a variety of theatrical experiences.
Friday, May 31, 1968
As presented in the May 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
The Armuchee Memorial Day Bluegrass Festival returns to Armuchee Music Park this weekend as musicians will pick, pluck and fiddle today through Sunday.
Rome Shakespeare Festival has several events and performances coming that will introduce Rome audiences to a variety of theatrical experiences.
