MLK Commission Rome GA

2026 Summer Explosion kicks-off at Lovejoy Baptist Church Laughter and joy filled the air Tuesday morning as children ran across the grounds, greeted friends and settled into a day of learning and activity as Lovejoy Baptist Church launched

Remember, this weekend is early voting - you could take mom and make it a family affair.

Early Voting @ Election office ONLY EARLY VOTING for the general primary & nonpartisan election will be held Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 15 SATURDAY + SUNDAY EARLY VOTING *ONE LOCATION ONLY - Elections office, 18 E. 12th St SATURDAY, MAY 2 @ 9AM – 5PM SATURDAY, MAY 9 @ 9AM – 5PM SUNDAY, MAY 10 – 5PM

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Still time to reserve your seats TONIGHT to see the new documentary, Contaminated: A Film Event About PFAS in NWGA at the Desoto. Join us FREE. But make a reservation so we know to expect you.

5:45 Doors open for concessions (love that hot popcorn).
6:30 Film begins
7:30 Panel discussion

“Keep the fires of freedom burning in our hearts, so that no matter what happens, ain’t gonna let nobody turn us around...Thou has sent us to fight, not just for ourselves, but to fight for this nation so that democracy might exist here for the whole world.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We are excited to announce that our Principal for the 2026-2027 will be Dr. LaRoyce Sublett! Please wish him congratulations in the comments and show him that Hornet spirit as he moves from Assistant Principal to Principal in the coming year.

Today, we remember.

Remembering the Reverend Jesse Jackson today. He fought the good fight, and is remembered for saying, "I may be poor, but I am Somebody. I may be young, but I am Somebody. I may be on Welfare, but I am Somebody." Well done, thou good and faithful servant.