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. Prior to that, an executive session for personnel will take place at 4 pm in the City Manager’s Conference Room. View…… read more »
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GOVERNOR KEMP: NOVEMBER TAX REVENUES UP 0.9%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of November totaled almost $2.4 billion, for an increase of $22.4 million, or 0.9%, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections approached $2.38 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $13.28…… read more »
FLOYD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION RECEIVES $20,000 FOR BREAST HEALTH PROGRAMS
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Floyd Healthcare Foundation, an affiliate of Atrium Health Floyd, has been awarded $20,000 from the Georgia Breast Cancer License Plate Fund, a program of the State Office of Rural Health. The funds, generated from the sale of Breast Cancer Awareness-themed Georgia vehicle license plates, will be used to provide…… read more »
GNTC HONORS FALL 2025 GRADUATES
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Approximately 300 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. After students, administrators and faculty marched into place during Processional and stood for the National Anthem, Invocation was led…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME AIMS TO MAKE CHRISTMAS MERRY FOR THE KIDS IT SERVES, SEEKS HELP FROM THE PUBLIC
Open Door Home seeks assistance from the public to make Christmas merry for the kids that it serves. Tracie Ball, Executive Director, encourages community members to purchase items from ODH kids’ Amazon wishlists. Those who do not have an Amazon account may make a donation by mail or in person at 5 Leon Street in…… read more »
MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS ROME 2025 SET FOR DECEMBER 13TH
Media release from MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS: MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is now celebrating its 52nd Year (1974-2025), and its third annual performance in Rome, GA will be at 1:00 pm on December 13th at the Patio of Courtyard Marriott Rome on the Riverwalk as part of the “Courtyard Holiday Celebration”. MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS concerts are presented annually in over…… read more »
GA DNR: GIFTING IDEAS NEEDED? GIVE THEM A LICENSE!
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: ‘Tis the season for looking endlessly for the perfect gift. This year, make it easy and give the outdoor enthusiast in your life a hunting or fishing (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’…… read more »
TROLLEY TOURS AND CARRIAGE RIDES ON TAP FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites community members to Trolley Tours planned for this holiday season. Lindale Christmas Trolley Tours are scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, December 9th, beginning at 6 pm. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the tourism office, says that they will raise funds for Restoration Lindale, Inc. and will…… read more »
FLOYD EMA: FLOYD SPRINGS ROAD CLOSURE STARTS MONDAY
Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management: Floyd Springs Road will be closed Monday for construction. Detours have been set to move traffic around the closure, which will likely be in place for a week. Floyd County Public Works announced this week that Floyd Springs Road will close at #2801 on December 8, 2025 at 8…… read more »
GNTC’S NAKESIA THOMAS DETERMINED TO HELP OTHERS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Nakesia Thomas plans to draw on her own experiences and education from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) to help others overcome life’s challenges and achieve their full potential. Thomas, a Rome resident, will graduate with her associate degree in Social Work Assistant and cross the stage at GNTC’s Fall Commencement Ceremony on Thursday,…… read more »