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Georgia gas prices rise

Georgia gas prices rise

Monday, April 7, 2025–9:00 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 10 cents higher than it was a week ago, 12 cents higher than…Continue Reading

Portion of Shorter Avene closed due to road buckling

Portion of Shorter Avene closed due to road buckling

Monday, April 7, 2025–6:06 a.m. -Staff reports- City of Rome street department crews are on Shorter Avenue this morning. A water leak caused the road to buckle between Williamson and Leon Streets. Both eastbound lanes of Shorter in that area have been closed, and signs are up. Motorists are being directed to use the center…Continue Reading

Flood Watch remains in effect

Flood Watch remains in effect

Sunday, April 6, 2025–7:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Heavy rain has already…Continue Reading

Cancer Navigators’ annual Daisy Drop scheduled for April 27

Cancer Navigators’ annual Daisy Drop scheduled for April 27

Sunday, April 6, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Cancer Navigators’ annual Daisy Drop will take place on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. This year, participants will meet at the Heritage Park Pavilion and walk to the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge at the Town Green, led by Sunshine Bitner, a cancer survivor and Cancer Navigators…Continue Reading