It’s still fairly early in the 2025-2026 school year, and it’s still a good time to become a mentor or volunteer with Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County. Gregory Wooten, CIS Executive Director, says that there is always a need for mentors and volunteers, particularly at this point in the school year. Training is provided…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: For a third consecutive year, the Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2025 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of which play a key role in…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September totaled nearly $3.27 billion, for an increase of $60.3 million, or 1.9 percent, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections approached $3.21 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled $8.17…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Chamber wants to go ahead and share a reminder now with locals – shop locally during the upcoming holiday season! Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, encourages the community to be on the look out for the Chamber’s soon-to-be-released 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. This guide is part of the Elevate program and will be…… read more »
Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has announced that the Floyd County Police Department is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, that began on October 1, 2025 and…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Horticulture students have received a Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to Mary Sharay and Olin Yaoapoqa. Both are Horticulture students at the Floyd County Campus in Rome. “We are excited to continue our support of GNTC’s Horticulture…… read more »
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre will be hosting auditions for two upcoming productions: “Tiny Beautiful Things” and “A Tuna Christmas”. For further information regarding audition details, including specific dates, times, and registration instructions, please visit: romelittletheatre.com/auditions. We look forward to welcoming you to our auditions and exploring the wealth of talent within…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, designed to inform the public about warning signs, risk factors and what to do in a cardiac emergency. During this month, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to enroll in a CPR and AED course so they can learn…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average is quietly edging higher, reminding drivers that even small increases can add up at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. As of Monday, the state average is 2 cents higher…… read more »
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries now seeks volunteers for the holiday season. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, states that some extra helping hands are needed during the busy months of November and December. Many people are burdened by additional expenses over the holiday season. Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries’ mission is to meet the basic need of hunger…… read more »