Public Service
Posted under Public Service on November 21st, 2008 by RomeNewswire
The Forum Civic Center has partnered with Life Church to offer clothing for the needy.
Life Church has a tractor trailer load of clothing to be given away free on Saturday, November 29th at The Forum.
All of the clothing is brand new name brand product. This is a great time of the year to reach out […]
Posted under Public Service on November 20th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
The 20th annual Thanksgiving love feast is quickly approaching and this years event will be even more needed that previous years. With the rough economy and job losses announced nearly everyday, the event this year could see a much higher turnout.
RomeNewswire has agreed to provide some of the Turkeys for the event and we are […]
Posted under Public Service on November 17th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
The Rome Braves, Rome Cleaners, and South 107 are teaming up again this year for the 4th Annual Coats for Christmas Campaign. Kick off is scheduled for Saturday November 22nd during the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Wing Ding at State Mutual Stadium (1pm-6pm). Those wishing to donate coats November 22- December 13 are asked to drop […]
Posted under Civic Groups, Public Service, courts on November 11th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Rome attorney King Askew has been named a fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers and was inducted during ceremonies in Toronto Canada.
Askew has been practicing law for 37 years and is an alumnus of the Univ. of Georgia School of Law.
The College of Trial Lawyers seeks to improve and escalate the standards […]
Posted under Public Service on November 6th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Four Rome residents will head into the upcoming holiday season with a newly-renovated home and as a new family thanks to volunteer efforts and gifts from community members who are taking part in XL Gives Back, an annual event that is in its third year of existence.
Starting this weekend, Rome-based ministry XL will completely […]
Posted under Public Service on October 20th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
(PR From the NOC) “Everybody who’s anybody will be there!” “There” is the Noon Optimist Club of Rome’s 48th annual Pancake Breakfast which will be held on Saturday, November 22d from 6 AM to noon at the Rome Civic Center. Optimist clubs across the world are known for their motto “Friend of […]
Posted under Politics, Public Service, Government on October 15th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
The need for a one stop shop for adults to assist children in Rome may have been dramatically evidenced during a Town Hall meeting to discuss children’s issues in Rome Tuesday night.
Floyd Juvenile Judge Timm Pape told the three dozen or so in attendance that Rome enjoys a reputation around the state for being out […]
Posted under Sheriffs Department, Public Service on October 2nd, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Blood Assurance will host a blood drive in honor of Fredy Lucas at the Floyd County Jail today on Calhoun Road from noon until 5 p.m.
Fredy was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and is currently undergoing treatment.
In previous years, Fredy has served as the blood drive coordinator for the annual blood drive held at the […]
Posted under Public Service on August 28th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
Several readers emailed us today after spotting the Goodyear blimp hovering over the county.
According to officials, the blimp was traveling over the county at about 1800 feet.
Posted under Public Service on August 26th, 2008 by RomeNewswire
The 2008 Georgia Kids Count data Book shows that Georgia is not making progress in it’s effort to improve the life for it’s children.
Alan Essig, director of the Ga Budget and Policy Institute told participants at a seminar in Rome this morning that the state has to get it’s priorities together, and in times of […]