Category Archives: Local News
THE 2023 GARY TILLMAN MEMORIAL CLOCKTOWER 5K AND 2-MILE HEALTH WALK TO BENEFIT THE EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER IS SET FOR AUGUST 19TH
The 2023 Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K and 2-Mile Health Walk is scheduled for Saturday, August 19th. Proceeds will benefit the Exchange Club Family Resource Center.The 5K will begin at 8 am. Ti...
Jul 18, 2023
HARBIN CLINIC WELCOMES DR. KATHERINE ROGERS TO UROLOGY ROME
(Media release from Harbin Clinic):Harbin Clinic is excited to welcome Dr. Katherine Rogers to Harbin Clinic Urology Rome. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Harbin Clinic team and...
Jul 18, 2023
BRANSON NAMED INTERIM PRINICIPAL AT ARMUCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):Floyd County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Glenn White, has named Michael Branson interim Principal at Armuchee Elementary School. "Mr. Branson has don...
Jul 18, 2023
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES CHRIS HOSEY AS INCOMING GBI DIRECTOR
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp over the weekend announced the appointment of Chris Hosey to serve as Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI...
Jul 18, 2023
ROME/FLOYD COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN ISO FLOW TESTING ON JULY 24TH
(Announcement from the City of Rome, GA):The Rome/Floyd County Fire Department will perform required ISO (Insurance Services Office) flow testing starting July 24 until the end of September.– Th...
Jul 14, 2023
ROCK THE BLOCK BACK TO SCHOOL BASH SET FOR JULY 20TH
(Media release from Primary Healthcare Center Rome):Primary Healthcare Center Rome, in collaboration with Rome Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth, Goodwill of North Georgia, Northwest Georg...
Jul 14, 2023
AAA: WHAT’S THE SAFETY IMPACT OF RAISING SPEED LIMITS?
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Drivers desiring faster commutes might view a higher speed limit as a boon, but is it always the safest choice? And what about the safety needs of pedest...
Jul 14, 2023
RESTORATION ROME: FAMILIES SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOSTER CARE TO TEENS
There is a great need at this time for families to provide foster care to teens in Northwest Georgia. That is according to Mary Margaret Mauer, Co-Founder of Restoration Rome, a local non-profit which...
Jul 13, 2023
JUNE NET TAX REVENUES DOWN 0.4 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):The State of Georgia's net tax collections in June totaled $2.84 billion, for a decrease of $10.9 million, or -0.4 percent, compared to June...
Jul 13, 2023
ESP ROME: CELEBRATING A YEAR OF SUCCESS AND WELCOMING NEW LEADERSHIP
(Media release from ESP Rome):Rome, a city known for its rich history and vibrant community, has witnessed the extraordinary growth of ESP Rome over the past year. From the inception of its first summ...
Jul 13, 2023
