Category Archives: Local News

TAKE IN A FILM AT THE ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND!

TAKE IN A FILM AT THE ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND!

Looking for some entertainment over the weekend in Rome, GA? Consider taking in a film at the 22nd annual Rome International Film Festival, which continues through Sunday. Leanne Cook, RIFF Executive Director, encourages festival-goers to pick up an event brochure at the DeSoto Theatre for a schedule of films, information on downtown businesses, and more.…read more »

CAVE SPRING HOSTS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE OVER THE WEEKEND

CAVE SPRING HOSTS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE OVER THE WEEKEND

Cave Spring, GA will host Christmas Open House this Saturday and Sunday. Curtis Burch, member of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors, enthuses that the town will be decorated and businesses will offer special deals for the holidays. A Veterans Day Celebration will take place next Tuesday, November 11th at 11 am…read more »

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO DEDICATE 61ST HOME

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO DEDICATE 61ST HOME

Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley: Habitat for Humanity Coosa Valley is proud to announce the dedication of its 61st home on Sunday, November 16th, celebrating another milestone in the organization’s mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. This home was built in loving memory of John Hine, a faithful volunteer and…read more »

JAYDEN ALLEN NAMED GNTC’S 2026 EAGLE AWARD WINNER

JAYDEN ALLEN NAMED GNTC’S 2026 EAGLE AWARD WINNER

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Jayden Allen has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute state competition March 9-11, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who…read more »

GNTC’S DR. HEIDI POPHAM SELECTED AS ONE OF GEORGIA TREND’S 500 MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS

GNTC’S DR. HEIDI POPHAM SELECTED AS ONE OF GEORGIA TREND’S 500 MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Trend magazine has selected Dr. Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), as one of the magazine’s most influential leaders. This year marks the fourth that Dr. Popham has been profiled in the “annual publication that spotlights the most powerful leaders across major industries and…read more »

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO CERTIFY ELECTION RESULTS AT FRIDAY MEETING

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO CERTIFY ELECTION RESULTS AT FRIDAY MEETING

Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Board of Elections and Registration: The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called meeting on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to certify the November 4, 2025, election. This meeting will…read more »

RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT THE CHIEF VANN HOUSE

Media release from Chief Vann House State Historic Site: Candlelight Tours at the Chief Vann House Historic Site will be hosted the second weekend of December, Friday the 12th and Saturday the 13th, 5 – 9 p.m. To best enjoy your experience please arrive by 8:00p.m., the candles will be extinguished at 9p.m.  No reservations are needed…read more »

RESULTS FROM THE NOVEMBER 4TH MUNICIPAL GENERAL/SPECIAL ELECTION

The November 4th municipal general/special election is on the books. Voters in the City of Rome, GA elected Elaina Beeman (incumbent), Jill Fisher, and Vic Hixon to serve Ward 2 of the Rome City Commission. Incumbents Toni Blanchard, Pascha N. Burge, Will Byington, Faith Collins, and Alvin Jackson Sr. were elected to continue their service…read more »