Thanksgiving is three weeks away. Volunteers and donations continue to be sought for the 38th annual Thanksgiving Love Feast, sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Rome and Floyd County. The traditional dinner will be served to those in need at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, November 27th between the hours of 11 am and 2…… read more »
Local News
FCS BANDS MARCH TO EXCELLENCE: A SEASON OF SUPERIOR PERFORMANCES AND UNMATCHED TALENT
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: The 2025 marching band season was one to remember for Floyd County Schools. Each of our high school bands brought home impressive awards and top ratings from competitions across the state—showcasing the dedication, talent, and pride that define our FCS music programs. “Our marching bands continue to set…… read more »
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
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 »
Local Sports
ATLANTA HAWKS WIN TUESDAY NIGHT OUTING VERSUS ORLANDO MAGIC
The Atlanta Hawks picked up a 127-112 win at home over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. Zaccharie Risacher scored a team-high 21 points for Atlanta, which improved to 4-4 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Paolo Banchero led all players in scoring with 22 points for Orlando, which is now 3-5.…… read more »
WALT WEISS NAMED NEW MANAGER FOR ATLANTA BRAVES
The Atlanta Braves on Monday announced Walt Weiss as the 49th manager in franchise history. He spent the past eight seasons as the team’s bench coach. His coaching experience also included a stint as the manager of the Colorado Rockies for four seasons. He spent 14 seasons as an MLB player, including four with the…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES’ MATT OLSON SELECTED AS 2025 GOLD GLOVE AWARD WINNER
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is the recipient of a ’25 Gold Glove Award, as announced on Sunday. It marks the third time that he has received the honor, the first as a Brave. Gold Glove Awards are bestowed every year upon the best defensive players at each position in the National and American…… read more »
ATLANTA FALCONS LOSE SUNDAY ROAD MATCH TO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
The Atlanta Falcons lost on Sunday to the New England Patriots by 24-23 at Gillette Stadium up in Foxborough, MA. The Falcons have dropped their last three games in a row and are now 3-5 for the 2025 regular season. They will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany next Sunday;…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS WRAP UP ROAD TRIP WITH LOSS IN CLEVELAND, OH TO CAVALIERS
The Atlanta Hawks wrapped up a four-game road trip on Sunday night with a loss in Cleveland, OH to the Cavaliers by 117-109. Jalen Johnson notched a team-high 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who saw a two-game winning streak end and are now 3-4 on the 2025-2026 regular season. Donovan Mitchell led…… read more »