Category Archives: Local News
Election Day is Here!
Today's the day of the Special Election for U.S. House of Representatives, District 14. State Senate District 53 is also up for a vote. Precincts across Floyd County are open from 7 am until 7 pm for ...
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Howard Finster's Paradise Garden Plans Summer Art Camp for Rising 3rd through 8th Graders
Do you have creative kids? Send them to Art Camp at Howard Finster's Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA over the Summer! This year's camp will be held from June 23rd through 26th and will be open to r...
Mar 10, 2026
AdventHealth Medical Group Celebrates Grand Opening of New Primary Care & Urgent Care Clinic in Summerville
Media release from AdventHealth Georgia: AdventHealth Medical Group celebrated the grand opening of AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville, expanding access to conven...
Mar 10, 2026
Hufstetler: Crossover Week Under the Gold Dome
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: By: Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) We have officially reached Crossover Day, the deadline for Senate bills to move to the House in order to remain e...
Mar 10, 2026
Governor Kemp: February Net Tax Revenues Down 0.1%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia's net tax collections in the month of February totaled $2.12 billion, for a decrease of $2.4 million, or 0.1%, compared to Fe...
Mar 10, 2026
AAA: Another Week, Another Pump Hike
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (March 9, 2026) - Another week brings another increase at the pump, as Georgia drivers continue to see gas prices edge higher. The state average h...
Mar 09, 2026
Rome City Commissioners to Meet on Monday, Floyd County Commission to Gather on Tuesday
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.ro...
Mar 08, 2026
Floyd County Marks 41 Years of Excellence in Financial Reporting
Media release from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Finance department was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers As...
Mar 08, 2026
Floyd County Schools Announces 2026 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year
Media release from Floyd County Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce its 2026 district-level honorees, recognizing two outstanding individuals who exemplify dedication, service, an...
Mar 08, 2026
GNTC Announces Free Application Month for the 2026 Summer Semester
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host a Free Application Month throughout March to help those who are seeking to enroll in ...
Mar 08, 2026
