Category Archives: Local News
Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic Unveil New Faces of Hope Exhibit
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: For 10 years, Miriam Little helped connect cancer patients to the resources they needed on their cancer journey. She had never had cancer herself, but her exper...
Jan 27, 2026
Floyd County Commission Meeting set for Tuesday, Rome City Commission Met Monday
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county's Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that ...
Jan 27, 2026
Need inspiration to keep that New Year's resolution to get in shape? The Rome-Floyd YMCA wants to help!
How is it going with that New Year's resolution to get in shape? Need some encouragement? The Rome-Floyd YMCA would like to provide inspiration for 2026, as well as a place to work out. Don't try to d...
Jan 23, 2026
Frigid Temperatures Threaten Millions Across U.S.; 10 Cold-Weather Safety Tips to Help Keep You Safe
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: Winter is here with its cold temperatures and frigid wind chills causing many of us to shiver just thinking about the weather. The forecast is...
Jan 23, 2026
Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Activates State Operations Center in Anticipation of Winter Storm
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency on Thursday ahead of Winter Storm Fern's impact on the state this weekend. The Gove...
Jan 23, 2026
GNTC's John Kenyon Receives Silver Medallion Award for College Promotional Video
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: John Kenyon, assistant director of Marketing and Public Relations at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), received the Silver Medal...
Jan 23, 2026
Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley Seeks Land Donations to Build Affordable Homes for Local Families
Media release from Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley: Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley is calling on local landowners, developers, and community partners to help address the growing need for affo...
Jan 23, 2026
National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend
It's been a major topic throughout the week in this community and around a lot of the country - the potential for Winter weather this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Wa...
Jan 22, 2026
Georgia Department of Labor: State's Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia's unemployment rate for December 2025 was 3.6%, up slightly from a revised 3.5% ...
Jan 22, 2026
GNTC Announces Finalists for 2026 GOAL Award
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been selected as the college's finalists for the 2026 Georgia Occupational ...
Jan 22, 2026
