Category Archives: Local News
SCHOOL’S BACK IN SESSION FOR THE ROME CITY SCHOOLS!
It’s time for local students to head back to school! Today is the first day of classes for Rome City Schools.Floyd County Schools’ first day of school is next Thursday, August 3rd. St. Mar...
Jul 28, 2023
AAA: DRIVERS NEED TO STAY ALERT AS STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):As 1.6 million children across Georgia begin heading back to school, AAA urges motorists to slow down, stay alert in neighborhoods, and school zones. Als...
Jul 28, 2023
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY SEEKS NEW MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS AS 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHES
Communities in Schools of Rome and Floyd County seeks new mentors and volunteers as the 2023-2024 school year approaches.Gregory Wooten, CIS Executive Director, states that training is provided to men...
Jul 26, 2023
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZED BY GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
(From the City of Rome, GA):The Rome Police Department was recognized by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police for maintaining 20-years of continuous state accreditation with non-interrupted com...
Jul 26, 2023
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING ON EPA BROWNFIELD COMMUNITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT
(From the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority):Learn about the Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment project! The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA), in partnership with the City of Ro...
Jul 26, 2023
WAYNE DAVIS CONCRETE RECEIVES GRANT FOR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING THROUGH GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Employees of a northwest Georgia concrete supplier will receive apprenticeship training at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) tha...
Jul 26, 2023
GA AG CARR JOINS 26 STATES IN PUSHING BACK ON ROGUE FEDERAL AGENCIES
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr):Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 27 states in filing a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overru...
Jul 26, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO BE SAFE AS LOCAL STUDENTS PREPARE TO BEGIN THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
It’s almost time for local students to head back to school! Friday, July 28th is the first day of classes for the Rome City Schools.Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson encourages local families t...
Jul 25, 2023
FCS ANNOUNCES 2023-24 MEAL PRICES AND MEAL CHARGE PLAN
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):The federal funding COVID-19 waivers that allowed all students to receive meals at no charge ended in June 2022. For the 2023-24 school year, Floyd County...
Jul 25, 2023
GHC TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW DEGREE OPTION, WAIVE APPLICATION FEE FOR ATTENDEES
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College):To provide a closer look at the new GHC@Night Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree option, Georgia Highlands Coll...
Jul 25, 2023
