Category Archives: Local News
AAA PROJECTS RECORD-SETTING TRAVEL FOR GEORGIANS DURING CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY PERIOD
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):AAA projects a record-setting 3.6 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more during the upcoming year-end holiday travel period*, spanning from Decem...
Dec 10, 2023
ROME CITY COMMISSION MEETING SET FOR MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION’S TUESDAY MEETING TO BE FOLLOWED BY GATHERING WITH STATE LEGISLATORS ON WEDNESDAY
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. Find a link to the...
Dec 10, 2023
NOVEMBER TAX REVENUES UP 1.5%, ADJUSTED YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUES DOWN 1.7%
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):The State of Georgia's net tax collections in the month of November totaled $2.32 billion for an increase of $33.7 million, or 1.5 percent, compa...
Dec 10, 2023
WACKER AND BELL GRADUATE FROM GEORGIA LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMAND COLLEGE
(Media release from the Floyd County GA Police Department):The Floyd County Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Pfc. Mike Bell and Sergeant William Wacker from the Georgia Law E...
Dec 10, 2023
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NWGA ENCOURAGES HOLIDAY GIVING
Non-profit organizations are currently seeking year-end donations from the public. Among those non-profits - the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia. Carla Maton, Executive Director, says that any...
Dec 08, 2023
FCS: HENNON, ROBINSON AWARDED FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STANFORD, DUKE THROUGH QUEST BRIDGE
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):Pepperell High School senior, Katie Hennon, and Model High School senior, McAllister Robinson, have been matched with their top collegiate choice and awar...
Dec 08, 2023
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES INCREASED FUNDING FOR CJCC’S VICTIM SERVICES GRANT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced he has directed the Office of Planning and Budget to increase funding for the Criminal Justice Coord...
Dec 08, 2023
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF RUNS FOR A FINAL WEEKEND AT THE DESOTO THEATRE
The Rome Little Theatre production of Elf, The Musical will continue this weekend for a second and final weekend at the DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad Street in downtown Rome. Show times are 7:30 pm on Fri...
Dec 08, 2023
STARRY NIGHTS IN THE GARDEN EVENT SET FOR DECEMBER 16TH AT HOWARD FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN IN SUMMERVILLE
(From the Paradise Garden Foundation):Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, 200 North Lewis Street in Summerville, celebrates this holiday season with traditional white lights throughout the 2.5-acr...
Dec 08, 2023
ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – SHOPPING & TROLLEY RIDES ON TAP FOR THURSDAY EVENING
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority invites the public to enjoy Rome for the Holidays this Thursday, December 7th. Select retailers will stay open late until 8 pm to accommodate local shoppers...
Dec 06, 2023
