The Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced that after 24 years, Sales and Events Coordinator Linda Smith is retiring.

The official first day of summer is still two and a half weeks away, but it is starting to warm up outside.  It won’t be too long until the dog days of summer arrive.  Logan Boss, Public Information Officer with Northwest Georgia Public Health, urges the public to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

The deadline for voting to determine the “Final Five” in the 4^th annual State Mutual Insurance Battle of the Bands has passed, and the five bands that will move onto the finals in the Battle have been announced.