Category Archives: Local News
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN GEORGIA’S PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ON MARCH 12TH
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Georgia’s Presidential Preference Primary slated for Tuesday, March 12th.Georgians may check their voter registration status on the Secretary of Stat...
Feb 11, 2024
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT ON MARCH 9TH
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive, will host an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, March 9th from 9 am until 1 pm.This event is intended for Rome and Floyd County re...
Feb 11, 2024
DHS AND HOPE FOR GEORGIA MOMS ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP TO FUND ‘STAY INFORMED. STAY COVERED.’ COMMUNITY GRANTS EFFORT
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services):The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), in partnership with HOPE for Georgia Moms at Northeast Georgia Health System (HOPE), has a...
Feb 11, 2024
FIVE ROME-FLOYD COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS HONORED WITH LIFE SAVING AWARDS
A group of Rome-Floyd County Fire Department firefighters were honored on Wednesday for an August act of heroism. According to the City of Rome, GA - Government page on Facebook:"Five firefighters fro...
Feb 08, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS CELEBRATES REMARKABLE VICTORIES AT NWGA REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):Floyd County Schools is proud to announce the outstanding success of its students at the NWGA Regional Technology Competition. With a strong representatio...
Feb 08, 2024
GNTC STUDENT AWARDED GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student Angel Cruz has received The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship in re...
Feb 08, 2024
GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY GETS UPDATE ON STATE OF THE JUDICIARY
(Media release from the Supreme Court of Georgia):Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs delivered his second State of the Judiciary address to the General Assembly on Wednesday in the House chambers of ...
Feb 08, 2024
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH: GET TICKETS NOW FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL “ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 3RD GRADER?” AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is encouraging the public to purchase tickets now for the second annual "Are You Smarter Than A 3rd Grader?" Awareness Fundraiser, scheduled for ...
Feb 07, 2024
EIGHT FLOYD COUNTY SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS STATE SEMI-FINALISTS
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):Eight of Floyd County Schools' (FCS) students were selected as state semi-finalists and will advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selectio...
Feb 07, 2024
SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY IS COMING UP THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH – HERE’S A LOOK AT HISTORIC SITES AROUND THE STATE THAT YOU CAN VISIT FOR FREE
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources):To spotlight Georgia's fascinating past, State Historic Sites are offering free admission on Sunday, February 11. The event is part of ...
Feb 07, 2024
