Happy weekend, Rome! In today’s happening-today edition: Kids’ fishing day, Bee Fest, and Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Annual family fishing tradition: Kids’ Fishing Day is today at Cave Spring’s Rolater Park, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 12 can fish, with a five-fish limit and free hot dog lunch -- get all the event details.
Leadership transition ahead: Mohawk Industries, parent of Karastan, named Paul F. De Cock CEO, with the appointment taking effect September 30, 2026, bringing two decades of leadership across laminate, wood, LVT and carpet -- see the CEO transition.
A standout school leader: Rome High School’s athletic director Chris Boden was named Region 5-5A Athletic Director of the Year by GHSA for 2025-26, recognizing leadership in scheduling, facilities, compliance, and support for student-athletes -- meet Rome's top AD.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Steak night, leveled up: When you want a legit splurge without leaving Broad Street, Chophouse on Broad Street delivers with hand-cut Angus steaks, a serious wine list, and luxe sides. Seafood fans win too... think Chilean sea bass, Maine lobster tail, and the house-favorite Sicilian Chicken for something different.
Tune up your swing: Between kid drop-offs and that group text about Saturday tee times, sneaking 30 focused minutes at Etowah Driving Range is the easiest golf win of your week. No fuss, just balls and targets, a chill spot to fix that slice and leave feeling oddly accomplished.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 The Gentle Reset Workshop @ In The Hills | Saturday (6/20) at 9:30 AM – Feeling like your brain has 27 tabs open? This gentle workshop teaches practical breathwork and subtle movement to settle the nervous system, with simple tools you can actually use between emails, errands, and grandkid updates. $75, no experience needed, just four spots, registration required.
🌿 Rejuvenation Pruning Workshop @ Rome Federated Garden Club | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether your shrubs ate the porch, or you can’t see past the driveway, this free, hands-on workshop will teach you to cut with confidence. Expect serious rejuvenation, maybe total removals, at Rome Federated Garden Club behind YMCA. Bring pruners, nerves, and a sense of humor.
🏠 Shelter Training @ Floyd County Emergency Management Agency | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Get your calm-and-cots in order at a free, not-flashy shelter workshop from the American Red Cross at the Emergency Management Agency. Best practices, safety principles, and the things you wish you knew before a storm, open to all community groups with time for questions.
🐝 Bee Fest @ The Screen Door Room at Cecil T's Mercantile | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Bee Fest is buzzing in with an observation hive, kids activities, a photo booth, and live painting by Renee Peterson. It is free, and yes, the bees are the divas. A rare chance to thank the crew that keeps your tomatoes happy.
🍵 Afternoon Tea @ Southern Seasons | Saturday (6/20) at 2:30 PM – Nothing beats a slow afternoon with proper tea, especially when it comes with four premium pours, a three-tier tray of sandwiches, scones, and sweets. Southern Seasons is serving two civilized hours on historic Broad Street, $50 a person, and zero judgment for pinkies up.
🎶 Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers @ Rome City Auditorium | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Think you know country harmonies? Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers bring the real thing to Rome City Auditorium, all velvet vocals, classic hits, and zero Auto-Tune. It is a date night where you can actually hear the words, sit back, and hum along.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – The first-ever Summer Reading Celebration Party is the biggest bash of the summer, if glitter glue is your confetti, and we respect that. Young readers bring their parents or guardians for crafts, bragging rights, and a shared victory lap for turning pages, not screens. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Rome report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 5%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 0 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 63%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThe Littleson Plan at Hampton Preserve pairs timeless style with modern ease. A main-level primary suite steals the show with vaulted ceilings, natural light, and wooded backyard views, plus a spa-like bath with a soaking tub. Upstairs, four roomy bedrooms include a private ensuite. The quartz-topped kitchen adds sleek, chef-inspired flair.
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