It may almost be Summer, but the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is already thinking about Christmas time. A Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, June 16th to benefit the Sheriff Santa program which provides warm coats and toys to local youth during the holiday season. Sheriff Dave Roberson attests that although Christmas is months…… read more »
Yearly Archives: 2023
END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, GRADUATION TIME IS HERE!
Today is the last day of classes for students in the Rome City Schools. Floyd County Schools’ last day of classes is set for this Friday. FCS graduation ceremonies are being held throughout the week at each of the schools. Rome High School’s graduation is slated for this Saturday at Barron Stadium.… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY BREAKS GROUND ON 60TH HOME
(Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley): Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley – Another deserving family will soon achieve the dream of becoming homeowners with the help of Habitat for Humanity. A groundbreaking was held Sunday, May 21st in Aragon on the 60th home for the affiliate, the second home in Polk County…… read more »
SPLOST CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO MEET AGAIN ON THURSDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County, GA): The 2023 Floyd County SPLOST Citizens Committee will meet Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fire Education Room located at 409 East 12th Street, Rome. The meeting is open to the public.… read more »
CITY OF ROME MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONDUCTS SERVICE PROJECT AT SALVATION ARMY
(From the City of Rome, GA): The City of Rome Management Development Program class presented their team service project at the Salvation Army where they spent a day on numerous service projects. The class also presented a check for a $500 donation to the Salvation Army. The City of Rome Management Development Program is a…… read more »
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP SECOND STRAIGHT TO LOS ANGELES DODGERS
The Atlanta Braves fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game set at Truist Park. That allowed LA to take a 2-0 lead in the series. The Dodgers scored the first run of the night on an RBI single by Will Smith in the top of…… read more »
GREENVILLE DRIVE BLANK ROME BRAVES IN SERIES OPENER
Final score – Greenville 9, Rome 0 (Media release from the Rome Braves): The Rome Braves returned to the friendly confines of AdventHealth Stadium on Tuesday night, welcoming the Greenville Drive into town. Rome would enter the series with Greenville just three and a half games behind the first-place Winston Salem Dash. Angel Flores would…… read more »
SARAH EMMER NAMED FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ SWIM HEAD COACH
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA): Floyd County Schools (FCS) is excited to announce Sarah Baker Emmer as the new head coach of the district swim team! Coach Emmer graduated from Rome High School in 2019. She swam all four years of high school where she qualified for state each year in multiple events.…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES READY TO WELCOME MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND VISITORS
Memorial Day weekend is rapidly approaching. Many people plan to spend the holiday weekend in the great outdoors. Those who intend to pay a visit to one of Georgia’s state parks should arrive early. This is the recommendation of Kim Hatcher, who serves as Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. She…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB OF ROME TO PRESENT MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY ON MONDAY
The Exchange Club of Rome will present a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29th from 10 am to 11 am at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome, rain or shine. The special guest will be Bobbi G. Townsend, 1SG US Army, Retired.… read more »