Weekend Getaway

  • October 20, 2010
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The end of  the year is nearing and October and November are a great time to get away and relax. If you live in Rome or around Atlanta then you can get away for the weekend at a nice cozy cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains. No need to burn up that precious vacation time, here are two cabin rental companies that are less than two hours from Rome.

Chatsworth Georgia is only an hour: Wilderness View Cabin Rentals has a number of luxury cabins for rent. they all have hot tubs and some even have full size pool tables. Enjoy leather furnishings and each cabin is secluded on its own acreage. The resort borders Fort Mountain State park and most of the cabins have spectacular views of the Cohutta Wilderness area. Just take GA-225 North.

Blue Ridge Georgia is less than 2 hours: Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals manages cabins for a number of owners in Blue Ridge and they are very selective about which cabins make it into their rental program. If you prefer the town of Blue Ridge then this is the place for you. It’s just under a two hour drive from Rome.

If you decide to get away let us know about your experience in the comments.

Halloween at the Chieftains Museum

  • October 18, 2010
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Ghost and PumpkinStorytelling has never been spookier than it will be at the Chieftains Museum on October 30, 2010.  To get into the Halloween spirit, The Seven Hills Tellers will share some scary stories with guests of all ages beginning at 7:30 PM. Scarier stories for older listeners will be told at 8:30 PM. Admission for this event is $4 for adults and $3 for children.

On Halloween, October 31, 2010, the S.P.I. – Southern Paranormal Investigators will be visiting to share the results of their findings on their investigation of the museum, the museum grounds, and Grizzard House. They will have their equipment available and will answer questions of the curious. As part of the evening, they will let you become a mini investigator.  Cameras are encouraged as you never know what you might see. There will be after dark outdoor activities so if you would like to join in, make sure to wear proper clothing. Admission is $4 for everyone 12 years old and up. This event is not recommended for anyone under 12. For more information and details about these events, contact 706-291-9494.

The Chieftains Museum – Major Ridge Home is located at:
501 Riverside Parkway
Rome, GA

Montgomery Gentry in Concert

  • October 11, 2010
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Don’t miss the award winning Country Music duo Montgomery Gentry in concert on October 23, 2010 at 4 PM. The concert will be held at the State Mutual Stadium. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Ticket prices range from $35 to $50.

Montgomery Gentry has been on the country music scene for over 10 years and have won CMA and ACM awards, have albums that have gone gold and platinum, and had several chart topping hits including songs like “Hell Yeah”, “My Town”, and “Lucky Man” just to name a few. They are a couple of geniune guys who really relate to their fan base. Not only are they great musicians but are real humanitarians who are willing to give alot of their time to help charitable organizations.

State Mutual Stadium is located at:
755 Braves Blvd.
Rome, GA

Ride for the Black Knights

  • October 5, 2010
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BikersJoin the Rome Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol on October 16, 2010 for their 1st annual Ride for the Black Knights benefit motorcycle ride. Enjoy the fall weather and the beautiful North Georgia scenery as you travel on a guided 60 mile round trip tour of the area. The ride begins and ends at The Church at Northside in Rome. Registration for the ride begins at 9:30 AM with the departure time of 10:30 AM. The tour is expected to end at approximately 12:00 Noon back at the church where a hot dog/hamburger lunch will be served.

Registration is $20 per rider, $5 for each passenger. For more details and information about this event, contact 706-235-0262.

The Rome Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is a civilian all volunteer auxilliary of the US Air Force and has been helping Rome and Floyd County for over 40 years with their assistance in search and rescue, disaster relief efforts, and exercises with emergency management agencies. This benefit will help to fulfill their 3 missions of Emergency Services/Search and Rescue, Cadet Programs, and Aerospace Education.

The Church at Northside is located at:
75 North Floyd Park Rd.
Rome, GA