The Paradise Garden Foundation invites the public to participate in a guided tour of Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA scheduled for Friday, November 21st at 1 pm. Davia Weatherill, Executive Director, enthuses that participants will have a chance to see inside the newly restored World’s Folk Art Church. The tour is free with…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd is celebrating the success of its second mobile mammography coach, which has already had a positive impact in its first six months of service, providing more than 1,700 screening mammograms to women in mostly rural areas of north Georgia and northeastern Alabama. A gathering was held…… read more »
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University’s Edith Lester Harbin Department of Music is proud to welcome distinguished Fulbright Scholar Dr. Fernando Corvisier for a residency from November 12th –15th, 2025. His visit will include the following events: All events are located in Brookes Chapel at Shorter University, and they are all open to the public at no charge. Brazilian pianist Fernando…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the fall 2025 Rome Home Builders Association (RHBA) Scholarship. The RHBA Scholarship rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in a residential construction-related program, including Air Conditioning Technology, Construction Management,…… read more »
Would you like to make that Thanksgiving meal even more rewarding this year? Start the holiday by participating in the second annual AdventHealth Redmond Rome Turkey Trot 5K Run and 3K Feel Whole Stroll. It is slated for Thursday, November 27th at 9 am at AdventHealth Stadium. Julie Smith, Executive Director of TRED of Rome/Floyd…… read more »
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 »