Events
Posted under Public Service, Events on August 13th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Let the Knights of Columbus from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rome do the labor this Labor Day when it comes to holiday barbecue.
Nearly a ton of pork and beef, about 250 chickens and 1,800 pints of Brunswick stew will be on sale beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, at Rome Civic Center. Sales […]
Posted under City of Rome, Events, Recreation on July 4th, 2008 by Hayden Jennings
By RNW Reporter Hayden Jennings
People from all around the region packed Downtown Rome Friday Night for the city’s annual fireworks show.
Romans could be seen atop buildings and parking decks or anywhere they had a reasonable viewing.
Over 1000 people packed Ridge Ferry Park where the fireworks were shot from and a concert and activities were offerred.
The […]
Posted under Events, Entertainment on June 26th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Fourth of July activities are kicking into high gear.
Festivities are set for June 28th in Cedar Bluff for their Liberty Day Celebration.
According to the Liberty Day website, Thousands of local residents and out-of-state visitors will gather together in Cedar Bluff’s Town Park Square for this day long celebration. The festivities include arts & crafts, […]
Posted under Events, Local Sports, sports, Recreation on April 17th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
United States Handcycling Federation (USHF) officials announced Tuesday that the Georgia’s Rome Clocktower Classic Downtown Criterium has been selected as the 2008 US Handcycling National Criterium Championship venue. The Clocktower Classic handcycling races are sanctioned by the USHF and will feature a road race, downtown criterium, and time trial. US & International […]
Posted under Civic Groups, Police, Events on April 15th, 2008 by Hayden Jennings
By RNW Reporter Hayden Jennings
Ever since the Explorers of the Rome Police Dept. placed high in their regional tournament, they have looked for other opportunities to prove themselves. That is why the post is banding together within the next month to hold a Spaghetti Diner Fund raiser that promises good food for a good cause.
All […]
Posted under Events, Entertainment on November 27th, 2007 by RomeNewswire
Spectators jammed downtown Rome for what was billed as “a story book Christmas” parade Tuesday night.
Thousands packed the streets as over 115 entries made their way down Broad in front of 20,000 plus.
Thanks to RomeWired reader NewsChick for the pictures of the parade and of our RomeNewswire float!
Posted under Events on October 31st, 2007 by RomeNewswire
Trick or treaters (and some pets, see above) once again lined the streets of Downtown Rome, going door to door in hopes of landing lots of good candy Wednesday evening.
Roman Gwen Jordan who brought her son Hayden downtown both last Saturday and Wednesday night said she enjoys being able to take him trick or treating […]
Posted under Events, Business, Rome Wired on October 27th, 2007 by RomeNewswire
Ghosts, Goblins, Princesses and super heroes of all types filled Broad Street Saturday morning as the Downtown merchants sponsored trick or treat on Broad.
Large crowds filled the street but unfortunately few businesses participated this year.
To read comments on this subject, visit our forum, RomeWired “Trick or treat on Broad… All trick, no treat”
