Category Archives: Local News
ARMUCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAMED A 2023 ASCEND MATH GOLD MEDAL RECIPIENT
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):Ascend Education announced recently that Mr. Austin Goggans at Armuchee Elementary School will receive a 2023 Gold Medal!The Gold Medal Award was establis...
Apr 27, 2023
ROME LITTLE THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ‘SISTER ACT’ TO RUN MAY 5-14 AT THE DESOTO THEATRE
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre):Rome Little Theatre's production of "Sister Act" will run May 5-14, 2023 at the DeSoto Theatre. Sister Act is the musical stage play based on the sm...
Apr 27, 2023
GEORGIA CITIES WEEK UPDATE: HISTORIC EVENING AT FORT NORTON POSTPONED FOR A DATE TBA DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS
There’s been a change to the City of Rome’s calendar of events for Georgia Cities Week. The Historic Evening at Fort Norton that was originally set for tonight has been postponed because o...
Apr 27, 2023
KIDS WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES INVITED TO ATTEND SHINING STARS OPEN HOUSE/SIGN-UPS ON MAY 7TH
The Mission ISPossible Foundation invites families of children with special needs to attend the Shining Stars Open House/Sign-Ups set for Sunday, May 7th from 1 pm to 3 pm at Hot Shots Cheerleading, l...
Apr 26, 2023
INAUGURATION SCHEDULED IN SEPTEMBER FOR THE FIFTH PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College):Mike Hobbs became the fifth president of Georgia Highlands College in July 2022, and now the college and the University System of Georgia have set the da...
Apr 25, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS HOLDS 2ND ANNUAL MIDDLE GRADES MATH COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):The Floyd County Schools (FCS) 2nd annual Middle Grades Math Competition was held Friday, April 21st at the FCS Central Office. With 18 fifth through seve...
Apr 25, 2023
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO PRESENT LUNCH AND LEARN ON THE CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS IN MAY
(Media release from the Georgia Archives):The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, "The Center for Puppetry Arts," by Kelsey Fritz, will be held onsite. The presentation is&nb...
Apr 25, 2023
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL ‘STAMP OUT HUNGER’ FOOD DRIVE ON SATURDAY, MAY 13TH
(Media release from the United States Postal Service):The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 31st annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. Letter Carriers will...
Apr 25, 2023
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average declined at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.37 per gallon...
Apr 24, 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. That gathering will be preceded by a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam K...
Apr 24, 2023
