Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: The Georgia Department of Education has recognized six Floyd County Schools for exceptional achievement and growth in reading and mathematics during the 2024-2025 school year, naming them among the state’s Literacy Leader and Math Leader schools. Floyd County’s Literacy Leaders include Alto Park Elementary (3rd Grade Gateway Growth),…… read more »
Media release from the Family Resource Center: The Family Resource Center is excited to share that local families now have access to Lantern, a free digital parenting support platform designed to empower parents and caregivers with trusted, easy-to-use guidance that supports their children’s growth and development from birth through early childhood. Each week, parents and…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General: Attorney General Chris Carr on Monday announced the release of a new Georgia Military Consumer Protection Guide to help our service members and veterans better protect themselves and their families from scams and dishonest business practices. “We’re able to live, work, and worship freely in the…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia’s average gas price has risen to $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded, up 2 cents from last week. That’s 9 cents less than last month and 13 cents lower than a year ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs about $42, nearly $2 less than last year. “Even a small rise in…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of October approached $2.71 billion for an increase of $175.9 million, or 6.9 percent, compared to FY 2025 when net tax collections totaled roughly $2.53 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled $10.88…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Nine Rome High School students were recently honored by the College Board for earning AP Capstone Diplomas or AP Seminar and Research Certificates during the 2024-2025 year. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are essential to academic and…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is providing advanced training to regional utility contractors as part of a new program to help them meet registered apprenticeship requirements. GNTC’s new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Line Repairer Registered Apprenticeship program is offered through GNTC’s Office of Economic Development in partnership…… read more »
Looking for some entertainment over the weekend in Rome, GA? Consider taking in a film at the 22nd annual Rome International Film Festival, which continues through Sunday. Leanne Cook, RIFF Executive Director, encourages festival-goers to pick up an event brochure at the DeSoto Theatre for a schedule of films, information on downtown businesses, and more.…… read more »
Cave Spring, GA will host Christmas Open House this Saturday and Sunday. Curtis Burch, member of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors, enthuses that the town will be decorated and businesses will offer special deals for the holidays. A Veterans Day Celebration will take place next Tuesday, November 11th at 11 am…… read more »