Just over a month remains until the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and other stars of aviation take to the skies of Rome, Georgia for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show. The show is slated for October 17-19 at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. A Friday evening twilight show with fireworks will kick off the…… read more »
Media release from The Salvation Army of Rome, GA: Starting Tuesday, October 2, applications for assistance with the 2025 Angel Tree program will begin at 9:30 a.m. at The Salvation Army office at 317 E. 1st Avenue in Rome, Georgia. This assistance is being provided for residents in Floyd, Polk and Chattooga counties. Applications will be…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth: AdventHealth Georgia is excited to invite our communities to a Night of Hope Community Concert with Christian Recording Artist Danny Gokey, featuring Magnify Worship from Georgia-Cumberland Academy, at Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday, September 20, at 7 pm. The concert is FREE and open to the public.With three Grammy nominations, three…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of August totaled $2.41 billion, for an increase of nearly $74.1 million, or 3.2 percent, compared to August 2024 when net tax collections approached a total of $2.34 billion. Year to date, net tax revenue collections were…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (or DECAL): The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) and Voices for Georgia’s Children (Voices) are thrilled to announce that the 15th annual Georgia Pre-K Week will take place October 6-10, 2025. For a decade and a half, this highly anticipated statewide…… read more »
Pre-enrollment for the Northwest Georgia Charter Academy for the 2026-27 school year is now underway through October 31st. Dawn Williams, Superintendent/Principal, says that pre-enrollment is the first step towards enrollment. The seats are limited. A lottery may be necessary to determine enrollment, depending upon the number of applications for each grade level. The free public…… read more »
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: With deep sorrow, the City of Rome and the Rome-Floyd Fire Department mourn the passing of former Fire Chief Gordon Henderson, a respected leader, mentor, and lifelong public servant. A native of the Model community, Chief Henderson began his career with the Rome-Floyd Fire Department on November…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Kerri Johns, a nurse at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, provided more than medical care for a patient. Her thoughtfulness also helped bring him joy when he needed it. The patient’s wife periodically texted him photos of his grandchild during his hospital stay. The patient expressed sadness at not…… read more »
Media release from Berry College: Forbes has named Berry College to the 2026 America’s Top Colleges list. Forbes’ annual list showcases 500 colleges that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt. “Berry College has consistently ranked among the top colleges and universities and we are excited that Forbes…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: In September, the American Red Cross reminds people that giving blood now helps support patients the moment they need medical care. Donors of all types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are asked to make an appointment to give. National Preparedness Month…… read more »