Media release from Floyd County, GA: A $1.16 million federal grant, distributed through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, will be used to provide generator backups for water services during emergencies. While the grant was awarded in November, GEMA representatives Monique McBride and Lucy Herring visited the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency headquarters on 12th Street on…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Dennis Drummond has been named Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Drummond brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has served as principal at West End Elementary for the last eight years, helping the school earn state, regional, and national…… read more »
Are you trying to find the perfect Christmas gifts for people you love? Do you need some ideas? Check out the Rome-Floyd Chamber’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that the guide will be helpful to shoppers, especially those that wait until the last minute to get their shopping done. This…… read more »
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority invites holiday shoppers to the second evening of Rome for the Holidays, slated for this Thursday, December 11th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Downtown businesses will offer extended shopping hours and special deals. There will also be caroling, cocoa, and Santa Claus. For additional details and updates, search for Downtown…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the first Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, which provides financial support for students in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced EMT certificate programs. This scholarship honors the memory of firefighter and EMT Jerry Jones. Over a 40-year period, he…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia’s average price for a gallon of regular gas fell this week, offering some relief to drivers across the state. As of Monday, the statewide average sits at $2.79 per gallon, though daily price changes remain possible. “Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump as…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Prior to that, an executive session for personnel will take place at 4 pm in the City Manager’s Conference Room. View…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of November totaled almost $2.4 billion, for an increase of $22.4 million, or 0.9%, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections approached $2.38 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $13.28…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Floyd Healthcare Foundation, an affiliate of Atrium Health Floyd, has been awarded $20,000 from the Georgia Breast Cancer License Plate Fund, a program of the State Office of Rural Health. The funds, generated from the sale of Breast Cancer Awareness-themed Georgia vehicle license plates, will be used to provide…… read more »