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Hall of Fame Inducts Five New Members
Not even COVID, several date changes, a venue change and a 16-month delay could dampen the enthusiasm, the applause and the emotions as...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jul 25, 20228 min read
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Ridge Ferry Farmer's Market in Full Swing
Summer is in full swing bringing opportunities for the community to indulge in locally grown produce from now until Saturday, October 1...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Pitch, Hit and Run Set for July 19
It’s time for your kids to break out their gloves, bats and shoes and compete in the 2022 edition of the Jr. MLB Pitch, Hit and Run...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Hall of Fame to Enshrine Next Class on Saturday, July 23
A couple of basketball stars, who still rank among the best players to ever play at their high schools or colleges, two football players,...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jul 11, 20225 min read
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Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame Banquet set for Saturday, July 23
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Hall of Fame Banquet set for Saturday, July 23 at the Krannert Center at Berry College. The banquet...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jun 22, 20221 min read
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Patriotic Party in the Park sponsored by Advent Health Redmond set for July 4
This year’s Patriotic Party in Ridge Ferry Park sponsored by Advent Health Redmond celebrates two huge events. Not only does the party...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Jun 17, 20222 min read
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Northside Swim Center opens on Tuesday, May 31
The Northside Swim Center is set to open on Tuesday, May 31. Due to a nationwide lifeguard shortage the pool’s hours and days of...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 26, 20221 min read
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RFPRA Offers Great Summer Jobs
Summer is just around the corner and that means warmer weather, summer camps, and more. It also means a chance for local high school and...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 2, 20221 min read
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Seven Loaves BBQ Captures Backyard BBQ Bash Belt
The tantalizing smells of tasty barbecue permeated the air at Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday afternoon and more than 500 people got a...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
May 2, 20222 min read
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Community Meetings Set for Comprehensive Plan
Citizens of Rome and Floyd County have a rare opportunity to have their voice heard and express their opinions on the future of parks and...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Apr 13, 20222 min read
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BBQ Cook Off Returns Sat., April 30
Bring your best barbecuing skills to the table at this year’s Backyard BBQ Bash presented by Courtesy Ford of Rome. Break out your best...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 30, 20221 min read
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Rome-Floyd County Welcomes Online Gaming League
Are you looking to take your gaming talents online to compete head to head with other gamers from Rome and Floyd County and surrounding...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 22, 20221 min read
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Leprechaun-a-thon 2022 Results
More than 600 runners and walkers traversed the trails and levees around downtown Rome on Saturday night in the 2022 edition of the...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 21, 20221 min read
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Leprechaun-a-thon Ready to Run on Saturday, March 19
It’s almost time for the most fun, foamy, frolicking and festive road race and walk in all of Northwest Georgia, as the 2022...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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Etowah Skate Park Ribbon Cutting and Name Dedication set for Monday, March 14
A celebration to officially open the renovated skate facility at Etowah Park is set for Monday, March 14 at 4:30 p.m., and the public is...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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Summer Camp Registrations Now Open
The weather outside might still be a bit frightful, but Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation knows brighter, sunnier and warmer days are on...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Rome Blue all-stars capture District 5 Championship
The future of boys’ basketball in Rome and Floyd County looks super bright after two Rome 10U all-star teams met in the District 5 Class...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Feb 25, 20222 min read
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Spring Sports Clinic Moved to March 3
Due to cooler temperatures and wet, saturated ball fields the free baseball and softball clinic scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26 has been...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Feb 23, 20221 min read
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GRPA Basketball All-Stars Come to Rome
Rome will be playing host to some all-star basketball games starting on Friday, Feb. 18 as the Georgia Recreation and Park Association...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Feb 11, 20222 min read
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Half Off Week for Leprechaun-a-thon Opens Feb. 7
What’s better than dressing up in lots of green, glowing goodness, running or walking with your friends and finishing in a giant wall of...
Rome-Floyd Parks and Rec
Feb 7, 20221 min read
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