Category Archives: Local News
Speaker Jon Burns Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Suspend the State Motor Fuel Tax for 60 Days
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office: On Wednesday, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) applauded the House passage of House Bill 1199, which would suspend the state ...
Mar 19, 2026
IRS Free File Allows Tax Payers to Conveniently File Returns at No Cost
Media release from the Internal Revenue Service: For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $...
Mar 19, 2026
Exchange Club of Rome to Salute Law Enforcement at Friday Meeting
Announcement from the Exchange Club of Rome: The Exchange Club of Rome's program for Friday, March 20th will be a salute to all of the law enforcement agencies serving and protecting us in Rome and Fl...
Mar 19, 2026
NAMI - Rome, GA Welcomes Families to its Fifth Monday Educational Meeting on March 30th
NAMI - Rome, GA invites families affected by mental illness to attend its Fifth Monday Educational Meeting, slated for Monday, March 30th at 6 pm at Restoration Rome, 1400 Crane Street. There will be ...
Mar 18, 2026
The SpongeBob Musical Opens Friday at the Rome Little Theatre
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre's The SpongeBob Musical opens this Friday at the DeSoto Theatre, March 20 - March 29, 2025. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:...
Mar 18, 2026
GA DNR: Trout Stocking Returns to North Georgia Streams
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Trout stocking trucks are preparing to head out to many of North Georgia's favorite trout streams. When will you plan your next fishing ...
Mar 18, 2026
AAA Urges Spring Break Flyers to Prepare for Long TSA Lines
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: As Spring Break travel surges and security lines stretch at major airports across the country, AAA encourages travelers to prepare for longer wait times a...
Mar 18, 2026
Hospitality House Thrift Store Welcomes Spring Shoppers and Donors, Proceeds Support Survivors of Domestic Violence
The Hospitality House Thrift Store, 610 Shorter Avenue in Rome, is excited to welcome Spring shoppers and donors. Angela Harris, the Latin X Outreach and Access Coordinator for Hospitality House for W...
Mar 17, 2026
Floyd County Schools Announces New Assistant Principal at Armuchee Elementary School
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) and Armuchee Elementary School (AES) are pleased to announce the appointment of Haley Daugherty as Assistant Principal, effectiv...
Mar 17, 2026
GNTC Holds Open House Events in March
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting Open Houses at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the pr...
Mar 17, 2026
