Category Archives: Local News

DARLINGTON EARNS FOURTH APPLE DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL DESIGNATION
Media release from Darlington School:Darlington School is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024-2027 program term. Schools apply and are selected for...
Cripple Creek Aug 30, 2024

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUSPENDS LANE CLOSURES FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation:To allow for the anticipated increase in Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announ...
Cripple Creek Aug 30, 2024

RED CROSS: PREPARE YOUR HOUSEHOLD NOW DURING NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia:The American Red Cross of Georgia is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be rea...
Cripple Creek Aug 30, 2024

ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER PLANS WORKFORCE EXPO AND JOB FAIR FOR SEPTEMBER 10TH
The Rome-Floyd Chamber has planned a Workforce Expo and Job Fair for Tuesday, September 10th from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm at the Forum River Center.Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that there...
Cripple Creek Aug 29, 2024

GA DPS: GSP TROOPERS AND MCCD OFFICERS TO CONDUCT HIGH VISIBILITY PATROLS THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety:As the Labor Day holiday approaches, thousands of Georgians will hit the road to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. The Georgia De...
Cripple Creek Aug 29, 2024

GEORGIA’S ROME FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCE TO HOST EXCLUSIVE ROME FILM WORKSHOP ON OCTOBER 24TH
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism:The Georgia's Rome Film and Entertainment Alliance is thrilled to announce an upcoming Film Workshop, inviting the public to dive deep int...
Cripple Creek Aug 29, 2024
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY TO HOLD ITS HARDBACK BOOK SALE IN SEPTEMBER
Media release from Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library:The Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library will hold its Hardback Book Sale from Saturday, September 7th through Saturday, September 14th....
Cripple Creek Aug 28, 2024

WHITFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PROVIDES UPDATE ON WEEKEND SHOOTING INVOLVING ROME RESIDENTS
The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on Monday on the weekend shooting that involved residents of Rome.According to the WCSO release:The four deceased from the Pleasant Grove...
Cripple Creek Aug 27, 2024

REMINDER: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LABOR DAY BARBECUE TO RETURN SEPTEMBER 2ND
Media release from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Knights of Columbus:Work is well underway for the 56th edition of the Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue on Monday, Sept. 2, at Rome Civic C...
Cripple Creek Aug 27, 2024

AAA SHARES TRAVEL TRENDS AND TIPS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:This year's record-breaking, blockbuster summer travel season comes to a close during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Although AAA does not conduc...
Cripple Creek Aug 27, 2024



