(Media release from the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority): Rome Floyd County Development Authority announced on Monday the purchase by Microsoft of approximately 347 acres on Huffaker Road in Rome and Floyd County for the development of a datacenter campus, creating 150 high paying new jobs and investing over $1,000,000,000. The company worked with the Rome…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
CHILI FEST COOK-OFF SET FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): The stage is set for the ultimate chili cook off on Saturday, Nov. 4 as 26 teams will vie for the title of Rome’s best Chili at the Chili Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power at Ridge Ferry Park. Can the Chili Pros be the first back-to-back…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION AWARDS GENE HAAS SCHOLARSHIPS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the Gene Haas Scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program. Jeshua Freeman, Floyd County Campus, and Jason Ward, Whitfield Murray Campus,…… read more »
FREEMAN FERRY ROAD CLOSED, DETOURS IN PLACE UNTIL WEDNESDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Freeman Ferry Road to thru traffic at #1025 beginning Tuesday October 31, 2023 at 8 a.m. to replace two cross drains near the address. The road will remain closed until Wednesday November 1, 2023 at 4pm. Please use Freeman Ferry Road and Canard Road as detours.…… read more »
ATLANTA HAWKS IMPROVE TO 2-2 ON THE 2023-2024 REGULAR SEASON WITH MONDAY NIGHT WIN AT HOME OVER MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by a final score of 127-113 in NBA action on Monday night at State Farm Arena. It marked the second victory in a row for Atlanta, which improved to 2-2 on the 2023-2024 regular season. Dejounte Murray matched his career-high with a game-high 41 points for the Hawks.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE BELOW $3 A GALLON
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average continues to drop at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 5 cents less than a week ago, 30 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
AAA OFFERS SAFETY REMINDERS FOR HALLOWEEN
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians. AAA reminds drivers to expect more pedestrians on the road, as millions of children and families across Georgia will be trick-or-treating through neighborhoods. “There is an increased risk of pedestrian crashes on Halloween night,…… read more »
EARLY VOTING IN NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION CONTINUES FOR ONE MORE WEEK
This is the last week of early voting in the November 7th general election. Floyd County voters may cast their advance in-person ballots at either of two locations in Rome – the Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street, or the Anthony Recreation Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard – at any time between the hours of…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS DISTRICT FINALISTS, ADVANCE IN SELECTION PROCESS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): 22 of Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) students were selected as district finalists and will advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selection process. GHP is a four-week summer instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students with challenging and enriching educational opportunities not…… read more »
AG COMMISSIONER TYLER HARPER ANNOUNCES ERADICATION OF THREE ADDITIONAL YELLOW-LEGGED HORNETS NESTS, NEW BIWEEKLY YLH NEWSLETTER
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture): Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and the Georgia Department of Agriculture late last week announced the discovery and eradication of three additional Yellow-legged hornets’ nests in the area near Savannah, Ga. In addition to these new eradications, the Department is announcing a new, biweekly newsletter, the Yellow-Legged…… read more »