Category Archives: Local News
Coosa River Basin Initiative's Swim Guide Will Return This Summer
Spring is here, and the Coosa River Basin Initiative is already preparing for Summer. The CRBI's Swim Guide will return just before Memorial Day weekend and will continue to be offered through Labor D...
Apr 17, 2026
GA DNR: Don't Let Canada Geese Ruffle Your Feathers
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Put a stop to goose conflicts before they become issues. Canada geese are well-suited to a wide range of habitats, from agricultural fie...
Apr 17, 2026
Chief Vann House State Historic Site: Make Plans Now to Attend Vann House Day on July 25th
Media release from Chief Vann House State Historic Site: When: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10a.m. - 4p.m. Where: The Chief Vann House State Historic Site What: Join us for Vann House Day to celebrate the...
Apr 17, 2026
Public Invited to Georgia Highlands College's '80s-Themed Prom Featuring Guardians of the Jukebox
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Rome, Cartersville, and area residents who want to party like it's the 80s again have the opportunity to turn back time on May 2. Georgia Highlands Colleg...
Apr 17, 2026
Georgia Department of Labor: State's Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs in February
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that in February Georgia's labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million ...
Apr 16, 2026
Cave Spring Slate of Events to Include Porches and Pastries on April 18th and BaconFest on May 2nd
The people of Cave Spring, GA are looking forward to special events in the days ahead. The Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority will host Porches and Pastries this Saturday, April 18th at 6 pm, ...
Apr 16, 2026
Dr. Eric L. Holland Honored with GSSA Marvin E. Lewis Sr. Trailblazer Award
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Breaking barriers. Building systems. Changing lives. Those are not just phrases. They define the leadership of Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Ho...
Apr 16, 2026
Georgia Lottery: Woodstock Store Sells $2.5 Million Scratch-Off Ticket
Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: Georgia Lottery officials this week delivered an oversized promotional check to a lucky store where a $2.5 million scratch-off ticket was sold. The ...
Apr 16, 2026
University System of Georgia Sets Tuition for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Media release from the University System of Georgia: The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) voted Tuesday to approve tuition rates for the 2026-27 academic year at USG's 25 pub...
Apr 16, 2026
Floyd County Commission Approves Renovation Contract for Former Law Enforcement Center, Honors Community and Government Service Groups
Media release from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Commission voted Tuesday evening to award the contract for Phase I of the renovation of the former Law Enforcement Center building to Brooks Build...
Apr 15, 2026
