Category Archives: Local News

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson on Wednesday unveiled the Walking the Last Mile reentry program, a new initiative administered by the Geo...

The November 7, 2023 general election is on the books!In the race for Rome City Commission - Jim Bojo (incumbent), Harry Brock, and Mark Cochran (incumbent) were elected to fill the seats in Ward 1. B...

Volunteers and donations are sought for the 36th annual Thanksgiving Love Feast. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, November 23rd from 11 am until...

(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture):For the first time in four years, Georgia has been impacted by extreme drought conditions, negatively impacting our state’s agricu...

(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works):Floyd County Public Works will close Green Acre Road beginning Wednesday November 8, 2023 at 8 a.m. to replace a cross drain at #12. The road will be...

(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation):Twenty-six chili teams descended on Ridge Ferry Park on Saturday battling for the coveted championship Belt at the Chili Fest Chili Cook Off presen...

(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average continues to drop at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.90 p...

This Tuesday, November 7th is Election Day. Registered voters in the City of Rome will cast their votes for three posts each in Wards One and Three of the Rome City Commission in this general election...

The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host their final Electronics Collection Event for ’23 on Saturday, November 18th. Items will be collected from 9 am to 1 pm at the center, located at 412 Lav...

(Announcement from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department):The Rome-Floyd Fire Department asks the public to delay outdoor burning until our area receives significant rainfall.RFD crews and Georgia Forestry h...