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April 17, 2026

Berry Farms Farmers Market Returns April 18 In Rome

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The Berry Farms Farmers Market is set to return this Saturday, April 18, offering a wide selection of locally grown and handcrafted goods in Rome.

The market, a student-run enterprise from Berry College, will be held from 9 AM until 12 PM at the Westcott parking lot on the Berry College campus.

Shoppers can expect a variety of fresh and locally sourced items, including Angus beef, herbs, potted plants, artisan cheeses, honey, and beeswax products, along with handcrafted goods produced by students and local vendors.

The market highlights products from Berry’s Season’s Harvest program and other student-led enterprises, giving visitors a chance to support both local agriculture and student entrepreneurship.

Organizers say the event is a great opportunity for the community to explore fresh products while supporting Berry College students and their hands-on learning experiences.

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College’s First Day Of Giving Raises Nearly $500K

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The Berry College community came together in a big way for its first-ever Day of Giving on April 8, rallying around the theme “We All Row!”

March 31, 2026

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Free Forest Landowner Field Day Planned April 7 In Summerville

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Forest landowners across Northwest Georgia will have a chance to gain practical, hands-on advice for managing and improving their property during a free field day set for Tuesday, April 7, in Summerville.

March 13, 2026

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Berry College Issues Important Prom Season Reminder, Updates Photo Guidelines

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Berry College is reminding families and students to review its updated photography guidelines as prom and homecoming season brings a major increase in campus traffic.

March 3, 2026

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“Stranger Things” Fans Flocking to Rome; New Film-Location Tour Set to Launch Next Month

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One of Netflix’s biggest hits is continuing to draw tourists to Rome, and local leaders are working to turn quick photo stops into longer visits that benefit downtown businesses.

Tourism officials say the “Creel House” from Stranger Things — known locally as the Claremont House on Second Avenue — has become a major attraction. Last year, an estimated 5,000 fans visited the house, and so far this year, about 2,000 visitors have already made the trip.

February 28, 2026

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Berry College Music Brings Spring Concert Series

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The Berry College music department is set to deliver a spring lineup of performances designed to connect with the Rome community through music that highlights culture, representation, and shared experiences.

February 21, 2026

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Berry Farms Farmers Market Happening Today at Berry College

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The Berry Farms Farmers Market is happening today at the Westcott Building on the campus of Berry College, offering locally raised products and student-made goods to the community.

The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is hosted by The Berry Farms: Angus Beef. Organizers say shoppers can purchase locally raised Angus beef produced right on Berry’s campus, with a variety of individual cuts available for stocking the freezer or preparing their next meal.

In addition to fresh beef, the market will feature Jersey milk cheeses from Berry’s dairy herd, along with products from other student-run enterprises. The event is open to the public and provides an opportunity to support local agriculture and student-led programs.

The Westcott Building is located on the Berry College campus in Rome. Community members are encouraged to stop by and shop local.

February 20, 2026

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Brody Malone to be Featured at Berry College Integrity in Leadership Lecture

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Berry College will host Olympic gymnast and Northwest Georgia native Brody Malone for the Cecil B. Wright III Integrity in Leadership Lecture on March 3.

January 16, 2026

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Lecrae to Keynote Berry College’s MLK Day Celebration in Rome: Public Invited Jan. 19

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Northwest Georgia will have a major national voice on campus this Martin Luther King Jr. Day as four-time GRAMMY-winning Christian hip-hop artist, author, and actor Lecrae headlines Berry College’s MLK Day celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Krannert Ballroom.

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

“Learn & Burn” Workshop Set for Feb. 28 at Berry College to Teach Landowners Prescribed Fire Basics

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Landowners across Northwest Georgia who want to learn more about prescribed burning will have an opportunity to get hands-on training during an upcoming Learn & Burn Workshop.