Local human service agencies and their supporters have joined together to observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Lauren Thacker, the Executive Director of Harbor House: The Northwest Georgia Child Advocacy Center, says that it is important for her agency to participate in this annual observance because it and Floyd County CASA (Court Appointed…… read more »
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EARLY VOTING SET FOR NEXT WEEK IN APRIL 15TH RUNOFF
Early voting in the April 15th runoff to fill a vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission will be offered Monday, April 7th through Friday, April 11th from 8 am to 5 pm daily at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street in Rome. Polls countywide will be open…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS STUDENTS GET UP CLOSE LOOK AT STATE GOVERNMENT
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: More than 50 Rome High and Rome Middle School students stood on the large marble staircase in the middle of the Georgia State Capitol recently, posing for a picture with State Senator Chuck Hufstetler. The group had just finished learning about the processes in the state house of…… read more »
CANCER NAVIGATORS’ ANNUAL DAISY DROP SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 27TH
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Cancer Navigators’ annual Daisy Drop will take place on Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. This year, participants will meet at the Heritage Park Pavilion and walk to the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge at the Town Green led by Sunshine Bitner, a cancer survivor and Cancer Navigators board…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: FEBRUARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATES ROSE FOR ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent in February, up two-tenths over-the-previous-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2 percent. “Jobs are growing, and so is Georgia’s future,” said GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “With regional job growth…… read more »
THREE RIVERS SINGERS’ 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SET FOR MAY 22ND
Three Rivers Singers will host their 25th anniversary concert on Thursday, May 22nd at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. Attendees will enjoy a performance of “A Vision Unfolding”, says Virginia McChesney, President of the Board of Directors. Acclaimed singer Indra Thomas will join Three Rivers Singers for the special performance, enthuses McChesney. There…… read more »
SPRING ART MARKET SLATED FOR THIS WEEKEND AT THE ROME CIVIC CENTER
The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop invites the public to the annual Georgia’s Rome Spring Art Market, slated for Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm at the Rome Civic Center. Admission and parking will be free of charge. This celebration of Georgia artists, crafts,…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL’S SARA GRACE ABERNATHY NAMED 2025 GEORGIA SCHOLAR
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Schools: The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has announced that Sara Grace Abernathy from Model High School has been recognized as a 2025 Georgia Scholar. This prestigious honor is being awarded to 145 graduating seniors across Georgia for their excellence in school and community life. This is Abernathy’s…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY: HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN SOME CASH AND SUPPORT YOUTH VIA THE 2025 CIS TICKET FUNDRAISER
How would you like the opportunity to win some cash and support a good cause at the same time? If your answer is yes, Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County encourages you to participate in the 2025 CIS Ticket Fundraiser. Tickets are $20 each, and each offers the chance to win the grand prize of…… read more »
FLOYD EMA: ROAD CONSTRUCTION ONGOING IN TWICKENHAM, ROAD CLOSURE LIKELY NEXT WEEK
Announcement from Floyd County, GA Emergency Management: Road construction will be ongoing in Twickenham Estates this week, and continuing for at least another four weeks, in the area of #2 Trent Drive. The area of concern is blocked off and traffic will be able to navigate around with caution. A total road closure is likely…… read more »