Category Archives: Local News
Georgia General Assembly Enjoys Numerous Guests under the Gold Dome in 2026
The Georgia General Assembly has enjoyed a host of guests under the Gold Dome during their 2026 session. Katie Dempsey of Rome, who represents Georgia's 13th District in the House of Representatives, ...
Feb 26, 2026
Floyd EMA: Road Closures Next Week at Rail Crossings
Media release from Floyd County, GA Emergency Management: Several railroad crossings have been identified by Norfolk Southern for maintenance, including a few on commonly traveled roads. While state r...
Feb 26, 2026
Anna K. Davie, Elm Street, Rome Middle honored by State Schools Superintendent
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: A crowded media center at Rome Middle School welcomed Georgia State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods on Tuesday morning, and the superintendent came be...
Feb 26, 2026
Georgia Highlands College and Kennesaw State University Expand Transfer Pathways
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) are expanding their LINK partnership, a collaborative initiative to create seamless tr...
Feb 26, 2026
GNTC Foundation Awards Spring 2026 Gene Haas Scholarships
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Five Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the spring 2026 Gene Haas Scholarship, which rewards academic excel...
Feb 26, 2026
Rome's Downtown Development Authority Looks Forward to Events Season
Rome's Downtown Development Authority is currently preparing for a full slate of events in the months ahead. Highlights will include Ro-Flo Fest on Saturday, April 25th from 10 am until 4 pm. Attendee...
Feb 25, 2026
Floyd County Celebrates African American History Month Honorees
Media release from Floyd County, GA: Honoring the leadership of three women through their lasting contributions to education, civic engagement, advocacy, and historic preservation the Floyd County Boa...
Feb 25, 2026
GNTC Students Excel at 2026 SkillsUSA Georgia Competition
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students excelled at the 2026 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, Feb. 19...
Feb 25, 2026
Atrium Health Floyd Eases Masking and Visitor Policies Amid Decline in Respiratory Illnesses
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: After observing a steady decrease in respiratory illness cases among our patients and teammates, beginning 7 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, all Atrium Health Floyd l...
Feb 25, 2026
Harbor House Seeks Participants for 2026 Adult Spelling Bee
Are you a good speller? Even if you are not, you are requested to assemble a team and participate in the Adult Spelling Bee to benefit Harbor House - The Northwest Georgia Child Advocacy Center. The e...
Feb 24, 2026
