Category Archives: Local News
ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND BERRY COLLEGE FILM SERIES INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO A SCREENINING OF GEORGIA-MADE DOCUMENTARY ‘THE ONLY DOCTOR’ AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE’S HERITAGE HALL ON THURSDAY EVENING
(Media release from the Rome International Film Festival):The Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) and Berry College will screen Georgia-made documentary, "The Only Doctor," at Georgia Highlands Co...
Oct 11, 2023
GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION LAUNCHES LEAF WATCH 2023
(Media release from the Georgia Forestry Commission):The fall foliage season is here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Reports about leaf changes a...
Oct 10, 2023
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES TO DECLINE
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.15&nbs...
Oct 09, 2023
GOVERNOR KEMP EXTENDS GAS TAX SUSPENSION THROUGH NOVEMBER 11TH
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp late last week announced he has signed an executive order extending a State of Emergency as a result of ongoing high infla...
Oct 08, 2023
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is post...
Oct 08, 2023
JOINT TAX CREDIT REVIEW PANEL EXAMINES FILM TAX CREDITS DURING FOURTH MEETING
(Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office):On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Joint Tax Credit Review Panel, Co-Chaired by Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R - Rome) and Representative Shaw Blackmo...
Oct 08, 2023
PUBLIC INVITED TO CELEBRATE STAND-ALONE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN TRION
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):Atrium Health Floyd is inviting the public to a celebration of the stand-alone emergency department that is nearing completion in Chattooga County.The communit...
Oct 08, 2023
COOSA VALLEY FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY
The 74th annual Coosa Valley Fair continues through the weekend over at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds, 1400 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Rome. Event hours are 5 pm to 11 pm on Friday and 10 am to midn...
Oct 06, 2023
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM TO HOST TWO LIVING HISTORY EVENTS
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home):Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is excited to host two living history events this October. The first of these events will be the second insta...
Oct 05, 2023
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 ANGEL TREE PROGRAM
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is now accepting applications for the 2023 Angel Tree program. Registration is open to the residents of Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga Counties.Angel Tree is available to fa...
Oct 05, 2023
