Category Archives: Local News
Adventurers Sought to Participate in Paddle Georgia 2026
The Georgia River Network now seeks adventurers to participate in Paddle Georgia 2026. Participants will journey in their kayaks and canoes along the Coosawattee and Oostanaula Rivers from June 14-20....
Mar 04, 2026
Rome Area History Center to Unveil Newly Found Civil Rights Artifact
Media release from the Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism: The Rome Area History Center will unveil a newly discovered civil rights artifact on March 28, 2026. The piece was uncovered last year by plumb...
Mar 04, 2026
GA DNR: Clean Feeders Save Birds
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: As spring nears and the weather warms, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding Georgians that clean bird feeders mean f...
Mar 04, 2026
American Red Cross of Georgia and Community Partners to Install Around 3,800 Free Smoke Alarms
Media release from American Red Cross, Georgia Region: The American Red Cross of Georgia is Sounding the Alarm once again on fire safety. This March, volunteers, staff and community partners will work...
Mar 04, 2026
GHC: Apply with No Application Fee in March
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving the $30 application fee through the month of March making it a perfect time for future students to apply for up...
Mar 04, 2026
Hufstetler: Weeks Six and Seven Under the Gold Dome
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: By: Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) Crossover Day is almost here, which means the pace under the Gold Dome has intensified as we work to move Senate ...
Mar 03, 2026
Floyd EMA Announces Closure of Turner Bend Road for Railroad Maintenance
Media release from Floyd County Emergency Management: Turner Bend Road will close on Tuesday March 3, 2026 at noon due to railroad removal and maintenance. Barricades will be in place at the rail cros...
Mar 03, 2026
Floyd County Elections Board Plans Called Meeting to Oversee Special Election
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th St...
Mar 03, 2026
Got Your Tickets to Wings Over North Georgia 2026 Yet? The Big Event Is a Month Away!
Have you purchased your tickets for the 2026 Wings Over North Georgia air show yet? The big event is a month away! It will take to the skies over Rome's Russell Regional Airport on April 3rd and 4th a...
Mar 03, 2026
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Join Rome Emperors for Historic Opening Night
From Wings Over North Georgia Air Show Press Release: ROME, GA (FEBRUARY 2026) The Rome Emperors are proud to announce a special partnership with the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show (WONG) for Openi...
Mar 02, 2026
