Category Archives: Local News
Opening February 2026: AdventHealth Medical Group Expands Access to Care in Summerville, GA
Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: AdventHealth Medical Group is excited to announce the opening of a new primary and urgent care clinic in Summerville this February, bringing convenient, whole-...
Jan 20, 2026
Celebrating African American History Month: A Call for Nominations
Media release from Floyd County, GA: "History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own." -- Michelle Obama February is recognized as African American History...
Jan 20, 2026
ESP Rome's Big Hearts Talent Show slated for February 7th
ESP Rome's Big Hearts Talent Show will take the stage at Rome High School on Saturday, February 7th at 4 pm. It will highlight talents of performers with disabilities. Amie Sabourin, Development Coord...
Jan 16, 2026
Governor Kemp delivers 2026 State of the State address
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: On Thursday, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered his final State of the State Address to a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly. You can WAT...
Jan 16, 2026
Start the new year with health and wellness
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: As we celebrate the start of a new year, staying safe from seasonal respiratory illnesses is more important than ever. The key to staying healthy is a three-fol...
Jan 16, 2026
King Celebration 2026 set for this weekend
Rome's MLK Commission invites the public to a host of events to celebrate the life and legacy of late Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this Friday through Monday (MLK Day). The celebrat...
Jan 15, 2026
Georgia Department of Labor: Unemployment rose in November for Rome, Northwest Georgia
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 4.0%, up ...
Jan 15, 2026
Dempsey: 'I'm already in the best position to serve Georgians'
Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives Press Office: State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) announced on Wednesday that she will continue her work in the Georgia House of Represe...
Jan 15, 2026
Northwest Georgia Charter Academy is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. Here are details on open positions.
Media release from Northwest Georgia Charter Academy: Northwest Georgia Charter Academy (NWGA Charter Academy) is actively recruiting talented educators and support professionals for the 2026-27 schoo...
Jan 15, 2026
Sarah Husser to lead Atrium Health's FloydSpirit Foundation
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Sarah Husser has been named director of the Atrium Health's FloydSpirit Foundation. FloydSpirit Foundation is the new name for Atrium Health Floyd's Floyd Healt...
Jan 15, 2026
