Category Archives: Local News
Rome City Commissioners to Meet on Monday, Floyd County Commission to Gather on Tuesday
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.ro...
Mar 22, 2026
Tuskegee Airmen P-51 Highlights Wings Over North Georgia Air Show Ground Displays
Media release from BBIG Marketing: Not all the activity at an air show is in the air. There's plenty to see on the ground, too. And this year the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show will include ...
Mar 22, 2026
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful to Hold 50 Year Celebration on April 10th
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful will commemorate a half century of protecting and enhancing the community during their 50 Year Celebration set for Friday, April 10th from 2 pm until 4 pm at the Rome-Floyd E...
Mar 22, 2026
Governor Kemp Signs Tax Relief Bills
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and members of the General Assembly, on Friday signed HB 1000 and HB 1199 into law, author...
Mar 22, 2026
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park Enjoys Increased Visitors Amid Recent Warmer Temperatures
Warmer temperatures have led to an uptick in visitors to James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park in Summerville, GA over recent weeks. Katy Gramling, Park Manager, has enjoyed this increase in visitors. Sh...
Mar 20, 2026
Show Your State Park Pride! New Specialty License Plate Available
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: For the first time ever, Georgians can show support for their State Parks and Historic Sites by purchasing a brand-new specialty license plat...
Mar 20, 2026
Georgia Lottery Players Win Scratch-Off Prizes for $2.5 Million and $1 Million Each
Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: A Georgia Lottery player won the $2.5 million top prize playing the $2,500,000 Cash Multiplier scratch-off game. The lucky ticket was purchased at W...
Mar 20, 2026
Georgia Archives Presents the 2026 April History Symposium "Tracing Footsteps: Beyond the Founding Story in Revolutionary Georgia" April 10-11
Media release from the Georgia Archives: The Georgia Archives is proud to present the 2026 April History Symposium, Tracing Footsteps: Beyond the Founding Story in Revolutionary Georgia, a two-day eve...
Mar 20, 2026
Rome City Schools BOE Plans Called Meeting for Monday
Announcement from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome City Schools Board of Education will hold a called board meeting on Monday March 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at Rome City Schools B...
Mar 20, 2026
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries Could Use Your Help!
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries could use your help! Lindsey Kilby, President, says that the organization is preparing to bid adieu to volunteers from local co...
Mar 19, 2026
