Category Archives: Local News

GEMA/HS: WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS THIS WEEK

GEMA/HS: WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS THIS WEEK

Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a…read more »

ROME CITY SCHOOL BOARD TO GATHER FOR WINTER RETREAT

ROME CITY SCHOOL BOARD TO GATHER FOR WINTER RETREAT

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Schools Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, for its winter retreat. The retreat will be held at the Sheraton Suites Galleria, 2844 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, beginning with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Retreat business will begin at 8:30 a.m.…read more »

NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS HELPING HANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES SEEKS HELPING HANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Do you want to give back during the holiday season? Consider becoming a volunteer for Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that her organization is about to lose a hefty amount of volunteers as local college students will soon go home for the holidays. Those willing to lend a helping hand may…read more »

HATCHER TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL FOR 2025 ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE

Announcement from the Rome Christmas Parade Committee: The Rome Christmas Parade Committee is proud to announce the 2025 Grand Marshal for the Rome Christmas Parade – Linda Hatcher! A native Roman, Linda, is a highly regarded retired educator and dedicated community servant. ​She is currently the local Chair and Coordinator for Toys for Tots ,…read more »

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AWARDED $2.8 MILLION FOR INJURY PREVENTION

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,862,037 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). These competitive grants are provided to DPH from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered through GOHS.  “This long-standing, unique partnership between Highway Safety and Public…read more »

FLOYD EMA ALERTS PUBLIC OF CODE RED CYBERATTACK

FLOYD EMA ALERTS PUBLIC OF CODE RED CYBERATTACK

Media release from the Floyd County, GA Emergency Management Agency: The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency has been made aware of a targeted cyberattack against our mass communication vendor commonly known as CodeRED. A theft of an unknown amount of data occurred and users with CodeRED login are encouraged to change passwords. Floyd County EMA…read more »