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Red Kettle Campaign helps Salvation Army care for the hungry, homeless
When you donate to the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign, you might be doing more good than you suspect. The fundraising effort helps the organization provide year-round support to those who need it in Floyd, Polk and Chattooga counties. This year’s campaign is scheduled to begin Friday, Nov. 20, at Kroger, Rome’s two Walmart locations, Sam’s Club and Belk at Mount Berry Mall. Kettles will also be placed at the Walmart stores in Cedartown and Trion. There are some important numbers from 2025 that illustrate how the Salvation Army helps make lives better in Northwest Georgia: ♦ 15,405: That’s how many free meals the agency provided to the hungry at the agency’s First Avenue location in Rome. “We serve dinner 365 days a year, every day of the year,” said Corps Officer Lt. Cory Tilley, who staffs the Rome location with his wife, Capt. Cristina Tilley. They spoke this week at the Seven Hills Rotary Club. “We do not take weekends off; we do not take holidays off. On Thanksgiving, on Christmas Day, we are serving meals to anyone walking into our First Avenue location right down the road here,” Cory Tilley said. “These are people who may not
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Rink at Ridge Ferry Park Set to Open November 24, Bringing Holiday Ice Skating Back to Rome
The highly anticipated Rink at Ridge Ferry Park is set to open for the winter season on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Located under a large tent in front of the Coca-Cola Stage, this enchanting winter wonderland features a real ice rink, providing a delightful experience for skaters of all ages.
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Local High School Football Teams Take the Field for the State Playoffs [AUDIO]
It’s time for area high school football teams to take the field for the ’26 state playoffs!. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will provide coverage of the Darlington Tigers today as they hit the road to take on Mt. Bethel Christian Academy in the first round of the GHSA’s Private State Football Championship.