Lifestyles
The Chattanooga Zoo is selling a limited number of tickets for its annual Halloween spooktacular, Boo in the Zoo.
On Tuesday morning, staff at PAWS found an open box in front of the shelter.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1970
Swerve: Off the Path invites Rome and area residents to enjoy a relaxing and creative evening of painting today.
Cartersville’s Booth Western Art Museum has cancelled most of the activities that make up its Southeastern Cowboy Festival and symposium which was scheduled for Oct. 22-25.
Fiddlin’ Fest Between the Rivers returns on Oct. 10, bringing Bluegrass music, vintage fun and giant street festival to downtown Rome.
Locals can get their Halloween costumes now or even score some interesting and quirky items on Friday and Saturday morning when Rome Little Theatre hosts a Costume and Prop Sale.
Rome Symphony Orchestra is busy putting together a variety of programming for Rome and area residents to enjoy.
State Rep. Katie Dempsey, R-Rome, will participate in a virtual recovery town hall meeting sponsored by the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse.
Boy Scouts of America Troop 81 Scoutmaster Jason Costlow (from left) poses with new Eagle Scouts Joshua Satcher, Hunter Maddox and Will Costlow, who passed the final hurdle of the Eagle Scout Board of Review on July 30. Hunter, Will and Joshua were honored in an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on…
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Rome Area Council for the Arts is launching a new project that brings awareness for the need to support the arts.
The Junior Service League of Rome’s League 4 Learning project continued the legacy of delivering school supplies this year thanks to your support.
Sunday, Sept. 6, 1970
A new mural by Bryan Hollingsworth of Just B Artistic welcomes visitors to Rome’s River District on the walking trail near the Fifth Avenue bridge.
Rome Cinemas will host a special drive-in movie benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia on Friday and Saturday nights.
Slapstick and mistaken identity are the hallmark of one of Shakespeare’s early plays — “The Comedy of Errors” and Rome residents get to enjoy it on the Town Green.
Amidst all the changes Covid-19 brought to Northwest Georgia, perhaps one of the most striking has quietly happened on 9 Bale Street in Rome’s River Arts District.
The third annual ARF Power Shoot will take place Saturday, Oct. 10 and will benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation of Rome Floyd County.
Six years ago, David Holbrook and his friends were putting together bonafide backyard wrestling events.
The Rome Symphony Orchestra will present a free live stream concert Sept. 19.
Local author Tony Daniel will be signing copies of his book, “Succeeding on purpose: Strategizing your success through finding and living your purpose.”
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1970
CEDARTOWN — Some encouragement and mentoring helped a young man from Cedartown achieve a dream he didn’t really know that he had and put his thoughts and words into the world.
Since Rome audiences can’t attend Rome Little Theatre productions at the moment, the community theater group is bringing the productions to locals.
Chattooga County native and artist, Jordan Poole, hiked local trails twice daily during quarantine and captures beautiful images of nature.
Now that the library is open to the public in the afternoons, The Friends of the Library is offering a”Fantastic Fall” Silent Auction.
Although the public can’t visit Berry’s Moon Gallery just yet, they can still experience a unique exhibit through online photographs.
The River Arts District Playhouse will host a night of standup comedy on Friday starting at 8 p.m.
Pull out your cape, mask, best superhero pose and of course your running or walking shoes, because the POWERADE Power Dash 5K and Walk is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, at Ridge Ferry Park.
These animals are up for adoption at Public Animal Welfare Services at 99 North Ave. It is open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Service to the community is in Joe Adams’ blood.
Summer is drawing to a close and fall is just around the corner. I love outdoor activities, pool parties, and grilling out. Although I don’t do much of the grilling, I try to be sure my hubby has the proper tools he needs to cook a delicious meal in a safe manner. Let’s share a few rules for…
Wednesday was National Dog Day and Rome residents took to social media to celebrate their furry family members. People across the county posted photos of all types of dogs, in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. There were old dogs and puppies, working dogs and lap dogs, porch sitters and…
Sunday, Aug. 23, 1970
The Etowah Jacks
The last time Rome and area residents saw two little girls named Natty Cat and Libby, they were teaching other girls that they could achieve anything they set their minds to.
Former Rome resident Harry Musselwhite is cowriter on a screenplay that’s been picked up by a production company in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
“Godspell” makes its second appearance at the River Arts District playhouse this weekend.
A professor at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas has expressed interest in assisting a special city committee with its research into the life of a controversial figure with local history.
Liana Brackett, an on camera meteorologist for the Weather Channel and the host of Weekend Weather Today on the app Quibi, will speak to Rome Toastmasters on Monday, Aug. 24, via Zoom starting at 6 p.m.
At a recent production of Rome Shakespeare Festival’s “Winnie The Pooh,” the cast of young actors performed for an audience of just six ticketholders.
Sunday, Aug. 16, 1970
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The Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting entries for its annual Quality Hay Contest from members who grow Bermudagrass hay.
