Category Archives: Local News
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
GNTC BASIC POST CERTIFICATION GRADUATION HELD MONDAY, JULY 10TH
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Gordon County Campus ...
Jul 13, 2023
BARTOW COUNTY WOMAN CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire):Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Heather Sellers, 43, of White, has...
Jul 13, 2023
