Category Archives: Local News
CITY OF ROME OFFICIALS INVITE THE PUBLIC TO JOIN IN THIS WEEK’S OBSERVANCE OF GEORGIA CITIES WEEK
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA):The City of Rome announces their celebration of "Georgia Cities Week" April 23-29, 2023. This year's theme is "Georgia Cities: Lighting the Way" and recognize...
Apr 24, 2023
ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY FOR FCPD’S SRO SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FUNDRAISER
(From the Floyd County Police Department):The Floyd County Police Department is hosting another SRO Smokehouse BBQ Fundraiser. The deadline to order is Friday, April 28th. Pickup will take place at Pe...
Apr 24, 2023
THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CELEBRATES FIRST 100 DAYS UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP WHILE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS STEADY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrates 100 days in office on April 22, 2023. During this time, the commissioner’s administratio...
Apr 20, 2023
TEAMS STILL SOUGHT THROUGH FRIDAY TO COMPETE IN ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION’S BACKYARD BBQ BASH AT RIDGE FERRY PARK ON APRIL 29TH
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, along with Coke and Shaw Industries, invites local backyard BBQ buffs to put their best chicken and pork recipes to the test at the annual Backyard BBQ Bash set for Sa...
Apr 20, 2023
COMMUNITY INVITED TO ATTEND SPLOST CITIZEN COMMITTEE KICKOFF
(From Floyd County, GA - Government):Floyd County, the City of Rome, and the City of Cave Spring invite residents to attend the 2023 SPLOST Citizen Committee Kickoff this evening at 5 pm in the Fire E...
Apr 20, 2023
CANCER NAVIGATORS’ IN-PERSON RUN/WALK, DAISY DROP SET FOR APRIL 30TH
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):Cancer Navigators' annual benefit run\walk culminates this year with an in-person 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the Barron Stadium trac...
Apr 20, 2023
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY ISSUES AN APPEAL FOR NEW MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS AS THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR NEARS ITS END
A little more than a month remains in the 2022-2023 school year for students in Rome and Floyd County. Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County is reflecting on its successes of this year and makin...
Apr 19, 2023
ROME-FLOYD PLANNING DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES 3RD ANNUAL JANE’S WALK TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY 6TH
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA):The Rome-Floyd Planning Department is excited to host the 3rd Annual Jane's Walk on Saturday, May 6 at 9:00 a.m. Jane's Walk is a volunteer-led celebrati...
Apr 19, 2023
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION URGES FAMILIES TO SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER CAMPS
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation):Warmer temperatures and the calendar moving to mid-April let everyone know that summer isn't too far away. Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation and its ...
Apr 19, 2023
GEORGIA DHS: STATE’S MEDICAID REDETERMINATION BEGINS, MEMBERS CAN CHECK INDIVIDUAL REDETERMINATION DATES IN GATEWAY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services):Along with all 50 states and U.S. territories, the State of Georgia has resumed checking eligibility for all Medicaid and PeachCare for Ki...
Apr 18, 2023
