The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive, will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, May 11th at 9 am. Appointments are required and may be made online via the SignUpGenius link at www.floydcountyga.gov or by telephone at (706) 291-5266. Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County,…… read more »
Advance in person voting continues for the May 21st primary election. Floyd County voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 am until 5:30 pm through Friday, May 17th at one of three locations – Early voting will be offered on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday…… read more »
(Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management): A closure on Turner McCall Boulevard will not impact the daily commute for drivers, however closures will affect those out after 9 p.m. beginning on May 6 near Atrium Health Floyd. The intersection with Martha Berry Highway will remain open. Vehicles traveling toward Downtown Rome from Shorter Avenue will…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency): The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is recognizing May 5-11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This is the ideal time for Georgians to learn and…… read more »
Rome Little Theatre’s production of “Steel Magnolias” will run for the next two weekends from May 3-12 at the historic DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome. Show times are set for 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 pm on Sundays. RLT newcomer Lacey Herring, who portrays the character Annelle, says that “Steel Magnolias” tells a…… read more »
(Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department is issuing a crucial reminder to residents to prioritize the security of their vehicles and valuables. In the span of this year alone, there have been 30 reported instances of vehicle entry and 14 cases of vehicle theft within the county’s…… read more »
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to present the 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Lectures will focus on the Protestant missionary groups which featured prominently in the lives of the Ridge family. The first of these lectures will be Thursday, May 9th at 7PM at Brookes Chapel on the…… read more »
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently held its annual Honors Assembly at the Cartersville site. The event, which was also streamed live, celebrated the academic achievements and special recognition of more than 80 GHC students receiving nearly 100 awards. The Georgia Highlands College Leadership Award was presented to student Madeline…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, and state and local leaders, signed multiple pieces of legislation, including HB 982, that will provide a boost to Georgia’s diverse and top-tier workforce talent pool. HB 982, sponsored by Representative Matthew…… read more »
RoFlo Fest, a celebration of all things Rome and Floyd County, is scheduled for this Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm in downtown Rome. Aundi Lesley, Director of Rome’s Downtown Development Authority, invites the public to attend the festival, which will feature 100 vendors who will sell arts/crafts and food. The event will be…… read more »