Category Archives: Local News
DUCKS UNLIMITED ROME TO HOST ANNUAL GREENWING EVENT ON SATURDAY, MAY 13TH
Local children are invited to learn about ducks and their habitats during the annual Greenwing event that will be hosted by Ducks Unlimited Rome this Saturday, May 13th at the Rome-Floyd ECO Center at...
May 09, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT/GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFER SAFE DRIVING TIPS
(Release from the Floyd County Police Department):The Governor's Office of Highway Safety and The Floyd County Police Department offer these safe driving tips:1. Drive at safe and reasonable speeds an...
May 09, 2023
ROAD CLOSURE AT LITTLE TEXAS VALLEY ROAD PLANNED FOR WEDNESDAY
(Announcement from Floyd County Public Works):Floyd County Public Works will close the single lane bridge on Little Texas Valley Road to through traffic on Wednesday May 10, 2023 between the hour...
May 09, 2023
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET MAY 16TH
(Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration):The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 1...
May 09, 2023
AG CARR SHARES TIPS, RESOURCES TO PROTECT OLDER GEORGIANS DURING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr):Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this May as Older Americans Month by sharing key tips and resources to help al...
May 09, 2023
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE STILL ON THE DECLINE
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallo...
May 08, 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...
May 08, 2023
MAY 7-13 IS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK; GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM TO OFFER FREE GIFT TO LOCALS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEEK
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism):The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism invites locals to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW), May ...
May 04, 2023
FC BOE ENTERS INTERGOVERNMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF GLENWOOD SCHOOL CAMPUS
(Statement from Floyd County Schools, GA):During a joint called Board meeting on Wednesday morning, the Floyd County Board of Education entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Floyd ...
May 04, 2023
SPEAR ACT SPONSORED BY SENATOR CHUCK HUFSTETLER OF ROME SIGNED INTO LAW, EMPOWERS GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER TO PROTECT SENIORS
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office):Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continues to lead the way against the financial exploitation of Georgia seniors after The...
May 04, 2023
