The Special Primary Election for Georgia’s District 2 and District 3 Public Service Commissioner (PSC) was held Tuesday. For complete results from the Georgia Secretary of State, visit State Election Results. Winners will go on to the General Election in November.… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED PRECINCT MODIFICATIONS
Media release from Floyd County, GA: A Public Hearing will be held by the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration to receive public comments regarding precinct modifications for Floyd County. All proposed changes have been brought forth via registered voters within the county and investigated by the Board of Elections and Registration. Two public…… read more »
GA DNR: BUILD CONNECTIONS AT PUBLIC FISHING EVENTS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Discover the joy of fishing and build lifelong memories with your family this summer! If you’re not sure how to get started, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) encourages you to check out the list of Public Fishing Events happening across the…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME LOOKS FORWARD TO THE RETURN OF WHIT’S LEMONADE STAND ON JULY 31ST
Open Door Home encourages community members to save the date for July 31st! The 14th annual Whit’s Lemonade Stand will sell sweets and treats that day to benefit the local non-profit. Tracie Ball, Open Door Home’s Executive Director, states that this will be Whit Molnar’s last Stand before he heads off to college. Thanks to…… read more »
SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION FOR GEORGIA’S DISTRICT 2 AND 3 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER IS TODAY
This is the date of the Special Primary Election for Georgia’s District 2 and District 3 Public Service Commissioner (PSC). Polls across Floyd County will be open from 7 am until 7 pm to the local voters that did not already cast ballots during the three-week early voting period. Those with questions about the election…… read more »
ROME HIGH AIR FORCE JROTC INSTRUCTORS EARN DISTINCTIONS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School’s Air Force JROTC holds itself to a high level. When cadets and leadership learned a standard needed to receive a high-level distinction changed midyear, the cadets adapted without hesitation. “We were halfway done when they changed the rules on service hours. We didn’t have a…… read more »
SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S 2025-2026 SEASON, INDIVIDUAL TICKETS GO ON SALE JULY 15TH
Media release from the Rome Little Theatre: The Rome Little Theatre is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated 2025/2026 season, featuring an incredible lineup of productions, including the beloved Mean Girls Jr. as the season opener! Season tickets are now on sale, with individual tickets for all shows available on July 15,…… read more »
GOV’T MULE: BACK IN THE SADDLE TOUR IS COMING TO ROME, GA ON OCTOBER 22ND, PRE-SALE TICKETS BEGIN THURSDAY
Media release from the Forum River Center: Outback Presents and the Forum River Center are pleased to announce Gov’t Mule will perform live at the Forum River Center on Wed, October 22, 2025. As they continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary since the release of their debut album, acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HELD STEADY OVER THE PAST WEEK
The Georgia gas price average is parked in neutral at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average remains the same as a week ago, 7 cents lower than it was a month ago, and 42 cents lower than it…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD COMMISSION WORKSHOP THAT MORNING
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: https://www.youtube.com/live/fg7xx2kdhJM. Floyd County…… read more »