Category Archives: Local News
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
BOSOM BUDDIES SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED AT ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND
(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): Bosom Buddies, a community-wide breast cancer support group, will meet on Monday, Oct. 16 from 6 to 7 pm in the boardroom at AdventHealth Redmond.Bosom Buddi...
Oct 05, 2023
COOSA VALLEY FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY
The 74th annual Coosa Valley Fair enters day two today. Gates open to the public at 5 pm. Attendees will pay the regular admission price – $10 for those age six and older. Admission is free to t...
Oct 04, 2023
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK OCTOBER 6TH THROUGH 13TH
October 6th through 13th will be observed as National Manufacturing Week. The Rome-Floyd Chamber looks forward to the opportunity to celebrate the many ways that manufacturers contribute to the commun...
Oct 04, 2023
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA NO. 1 STATE FOR BUSINESS FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced on Tuesday that the state achieved ...
Oct 04, 2023
GDOT INSTALLS ADVANCED SIGNALS AT NWGA INTERSECTIONS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation):Should I stay or should I go? That's often the question drivers ask when they reach the "Decision Zone," the area approaching an intersect...
Oct 04, 2023
GA DECAL: FEDERAL CASH REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning):The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) this week announced the agency is seeking applications from eligible fa...
Oct 04, 2023
