Category Archives: Local News

(Announcement from the Rome-Floyd Chamber):The Rome Floyd Chamber is pleased to announce the selection of Leadership Rome, Class 41.Leadership Rome is a 10-month long program provided by the Rome Floy...

(From the City of Rome, GA):Courtnay Griffin was confirmed as Transit Director by the Rome City Commission on Monday night.Courtnay has worked for the City of Rome for 8 years and began her career at ...

(Announcement from the Rome Police Department, GA):The Rome Police Department has honored the following as Officers of the Month –PFC Jeffrey Jackson was awarded Officer of the Month for January...

(Photo release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.):Carson Garrett, contestant on season 44 of CBS TV’s ‘Survivor’ , recently paid a visit to the office of Toles, Temple & Wrig...

(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average decreased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.27 ...

The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Their caucus will begin at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. The agenda is post...

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):The State of Georgia's net tax collections in May totaled $2.49 billion, for a decrease of $205.7 million, or -7.6 percent, compared to May ...

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp on Friday announced the appointment of Harley Yancey to the state’s Board of Natural Resources.Harley Yancey...

(Media release from Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.)Just in time for summer break, five new miniature lending libraries have been placed across Rome and Floyd County. This collection of "Community Bo...

The Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia (USG) recently approved border state tuition waivers at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) for students who live in Alabama.  Current s...