Lifestyles
The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home annual Herb & Plant Sale began March 27 and will continue through Friday. The sale switched to an online format this year due to the current health crisis.
Calling it “Songs & Stories 3: The House Arrest Sessions,” local musician Scott Thompson will be performing live music from his home tonight.
Despite the unusual circumstances Rome residents find themselves in today, there are still signs of life and signs of hope all across the community.
Local artist Siri Selle wants to keep the community’s budding artists inspired and supplied during their time at home.
Floyd-Rome Retired Educators had three new members join the organization at their recent meeting. Pictured are (from left) Terry Brandon, Elaine Turner, Arch Metcalf and Diane Lanham, the organization’s membership chairperson. The organization now has over 300 members.
“Making a Difference,” a feature documentary written and directed by Shorter University Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Katherine Dudley, won the G.B. Lindsey Family Audience Award at the WACA Family and Faith International Film Festival in Waco, Texas.
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Photographers Ryan and Tricia Smith are capturing social distancing in a unique way. And it could be helping local businesses as well.
With all that cold, wet, and nasty weather, we’ve had this winter and now this monster referred to as COVID-19, I feel the onset of something else and that is spring fever.
Thursday, April 2, 1970
“Rain, Again?” I think to myself as I stand on the porch of my sleepy Jamestown home, looking out at the storming world around me. As the rain crashed in the little pools of water around my yard, I play hopscotch to the red blur I call a car in hopes of not being completely soaked for the ri…
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will be closing some of their parks and amenities until April 6.
For parents, teachers and students looking for another addition to their homeschool curriculum, the Rome Braves have made their reading program accessible online.
Northwest Georgia high school students still have the opportunity to submit their own artwork for the Congressional Art Competition this year.
The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home annual Herb & Plant Sale will still be held this year but will switch to an online format due to the current health crisis.
While many facilities are shutting down and social distancing is encouraged, recovery programs are still providing support in this time of uncertainty.
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites the public to participate in the #RomeGaStrong Signs of Hope Contest.
When space allows, we try to feature local animals that have been given a second chance by being rescued. We hope that these stories of kindness and generosity by Rome and Floyd County residents will inspire others to consider fostering or adopting a pet from Floyd County PAWS, area shelters…
Tuesday, March 24, 1970
On Tuesday, a pop-up farmers market in downtown Rome brought a little ‘normal’ back to what has otherwise been a strange and chaotic couple weeks.
We have enjoyed a few warm days over the past couple of weeks, but Winter isn’t finished yet. If you recall, we have had some our worst/best snow during March and April.
Working from home Thursday afternoon, Leanne Cook popped her head outside her front door every so often to check and see what was on her front porch.
With schools canceled, many students are stuck at home. And while keeping up with assignments might be on the day’s schedule, there’s also time and need for entertainment.
Almost everyone is feeling the crunch of social distancing.
Usually on St. Patrick’s Day, Rena Drummond and her family celebrate her granddad’s birthday at his favorite restaurant, Captain D’s.
NEW YORK (AP) — On the first Sunday after the coronavirus began upending American life, some religious institutions – including two churches whose pastors are close to President Donald Trump – held in-person services amid public health worries over the pandemic. That picture already looks di…
Families struggling to put food on their tables are getting help from two different food distribution efforts that start Tuesday.
In an effort to show some appreciation and give back to local hospitals during this time of stress, Redemption Church has begun delivering an assortment of coffee, doughnuts and snacks to the healthcare professionals working long hours.
Native Roman Ande Frazier kicked off her book tour with a signing event in Rome last week at the Hawthorn Inn & Suites.
There are vintage rugs, ornate lamps, antique artwork and beautiful pieces of furniture here. It’s like stepping back to a time gone by.
Lavender View Garden Club members met Feb. 24 at the Rome Federated Garden Clubs Garden Center.
Rome Duplicate Bridge Club players are from Rome unless otherwise indicated
Thursday, March 19, 1970
The Free Clinic of Rome is anticipating the arrival of new telemedicine equipment early this week which could aid healthcare professionals in the battle against COVID-19.
As more and more area churches announce they are canceling Sunday services because of the coronavirus, one inspirational voice can still be heard on a local radio station from the safety of your home or vehicle.
The Rome Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Godspell” originally scheduled for this weekend has been canceled.
Local audiences will have the chance to see a powerful film on the silver screen that is sure to spur conversations about racial discrimination in the justice system, the quest for equality and ways to strengthen our own community when it comes to embracing our differences.
Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Frozen Jr.” runs March 20-29 at the DeSoto Theatre.
The Rome Symphony Orchestra will present concerts today and Saturday featuring Ecuadorian pianist Juan Carlos Escudero.
Cedartown resident Blake Cauthen was pretty much floored when he heard he was named 2019 Volunteer of the Year by the Coosa River Basin Initiative.
More than 500 seventh through 12th grade youth from over 10 counties gathered at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton for the Northwest District Project Achievement. Floyd County was represented by ten youth in eight project areas.
Eleven women from the Rome area will be presented at the 31st Annual Rome Symphony Orchestra Debutante Ball on June 6 at Coosa Country Club. The ball is a major fundraiser for the symphony. Mrs. James Hollister Hobgood, Jr. is the chairwoman for this year’s event. The 2020 Rome Symphony Debu…
Three Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy students participated in the 2020 Tulsa Welding School’s Annual National Welding Completion in Jacksonville, Florida.
It’s that time of year again. Today, the clocks go forward, the days get longer and families get an hour less of sleep.
Tuesday, March 10, 1970
Coming from a single-mother home herself, Angela Walker knows how stressful it can be to scrounge up enough cash to send a daughter to her high school prom.
