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For locals wanting to learn some firearm basics and safety, a training course sponsored by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will be offered at the Charles C. Parker Center on Saturday, March 11th. The training, conducted by the Georgia Firearms and Security Training Academy, costs $90 and will have a classroom portion at the Parker Center... Continue Reading →
Seven individuals whose contributions have made remarkable impacts on the athletic history of Floyd County will be inducted into the Rome-Floyd Sports Hall of Fame on February 27th. Tickets are now on sale for the event. The 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees are Bonnie Tate Goff, Alvin Ragland and David McCluskey for the category of... Continue Reading →
The Floyd County Special Olympics has an opportunity to raise some extra funds for the non-profit geared toward helping people with special needs, and organizers are calling on the medical community to help make it happen. In order to maintain state accreditation, the Floyd County Special Olympics must do medical physicals on their athletes every... Continue Reading →
This spring, the Rome Baseball League is teaming up with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation for the first time to offer Rome Competitive Baseball, a league for local kids with games played at Riverview Park (behind the levee). Early registration for the USSSA-sanctioned league will start on Jan. 16th-29th and will cost $85. Regular Registration will... Continue Reading →
Though Basketball season is just getting underway for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, it’s time for parents and students to start thinking about registering for Spring Sports. Registration for baseball, softball and t-ball starts in February, and a triple-tier registration cycle offers different pricing opportunities for parents. Early Registration is from Feb. 6th-12th, Regular Registration runs... Continue Reading →
Twelve years ago, Jimmy Allred saw a lonely senior citizen sitting at Golden Living Center on Christmas morning waiting for family and holiday tidings that never did come. But every year since that Christmas, Allred and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office along with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation have dedicated themselves to providing seniors who would... Continue Reading →
On November 19th, hundreds of eager kids will flood the Town Green for candy canes and other sweets at the 4th annual Downtown Candy Cane Hunt, and event officials are reaching out to potential sponsors to make this year’s event even better than the last. The Hunt, which is presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in... Continue Reading →
On October 28th, families can spook their way to Ridge Ferry Park for a Halloween and Food Truck Frenzy at the first annual Truck or Treat event. Presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in collaboration with Charbucks, the free event is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fun treats and Halloween spirit will haunt the... Continue Reading →
Area skaters weigh in on improvements they would like to see at the park, and encourage other skaters to attend. When Mark Green saw the half pipe in shambles at Etowah Park’s skate park last week, his gut reaction was excitement. “I’m so optimistic, I was thinking they’re going to build a new one,” he... Continue Reading →
Registration is now open for the Willard Nixon Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 27 at Stonebridge Golf Course. The tournament benefits the John Pinson, Jr. Student Athlete Award Scholarship Program. “The golf tournament is always a lot of fun for our participants, and I know they enjoy competing for such a... Continue Reading →
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