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Happy weekend, Rome!
In today’s happening-today edition: VR job readiness training, The Rock Garden’s miniature kingdom, and Murder at the Shamrock Shindig + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Community powered workforce innovation: Georgia Northwestern Technical College is offering students immersive job readiness training via VR with Believe Greater Dalton and the Rome Floyd Chamber, featuring career exploration, assessments, virtual coaching, and challenges — see what’s included in training.
Intricate stone towers and paths: The Rock Garden in Calhoun offers a handcrafted miniature world of castles, bridges, and villages. Started by Henry Burress, this peaceful spot near Rome is free to visit — read the full story.
Character and project-based focus: Northwest Georgia Charter Academy is set to open this fall, offering tuition free education on the Georgia School for the Deaf campus after a packed parent event introduced the mission — learn about the school model.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Fresh paint, hometown story: Fresh on the wall, Unity Point Murals maps Rome’s textile and rail roots, river biodiversity, and the ’96 Olympic torch relay into a bright walk-by history lesson. Consider it a compact pride boost, plus a camera-ready backdrop for anyone passing through.
Stitch something this week: When your project basket’s running low, Stacy’s Styles and Stitches stocks fabric, notions, machines, and hands-on classes to revive momentum. A friendly Rome hub for quilters and embroiderers, with long-arm and machine service for a polished finish without the stress.
Local brews with heart: River Remedy Brewing Co.pours a rotating lineup of house beers, from bright wheats to a medal-winning altbier, in its downtown Rome taproom. The tap list shifts often, and a slice of every pint supports local nonprofits.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🏃 Berry Half/10K/5K @ Mount Berry Trail | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Run the world’s largest campus, Berry College’s 27,000 acres, on a half, 10K, or 5K past historic spots, forest, and an audience of deer. Scenic miles, a finisher medal, a shirt you’ll wear, volunteers, refreshments, and spots go quick, so register before the herd.
⛺ Skill Sol Outdoor Expo @ Adairsville High School | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If your gear stash is looking tired, swing by the Skill Sol Outdoor Expo at Adairsville High School. Expect raffles, door prizes, and vendors galore, plus plenty of small-town catch-ups at every booth. Come say hello, leave with something shiny, and a story.
🏷 HP Thrifting Day @ The Hodge Podge | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Feel like treasure hunting without parallel parking? Hop on the HP Thrifting Day bus for a rummage run from Rome to ATL, hitting the best thrift and antique stops, plus a few surprises. It’s 45 bucks, only 25 seats, so claim yours now.
🔪 Bladeworx Sharpening @ Stacy’s Styles and Stitches | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If your knives mash tomatoes and your scissors gnaw on fabric, swing by Stacy’s Styles and Stitches for Sharpening Day. The Bladeworx pro tunes up knives, pruning shears, and pinking shears. Scissors and pinking shears are ten bucks, and your projects will thank you.
🍇 The Art of Pruning Muscadine Bunch Grapes @ Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Give those muscadines and bunch grapes a proper haircut at this free pruning workshop from the Floyd County Master Gardener Volunteers, hosted at Chieftains Museum. Learn when to snip, what to spare, and how to coax bigger, sweeter fruit. Because in Rome, vines need manners.
👑 Princess Tea Party @ Southern Seasons | Saturday (3/7) at 2:30 PM – Take the kiddos to a proper Princess Tea Party with real tea, charming tea room treats, and a star turn from Tinker Bell. Low drama, high delight, and yes, photos for the mantle. Grab a reservation before the pixie dust disappears.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Rome report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 33%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 79%
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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