Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Floyd is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Simple actions like practicing good hygiene, staying up to date on vaccinations, and staying home when sick, can help keep individuals, families and communities safer this sick season. Health…… read more »
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AAA: YEAR-END HOLIDAY TRAVEL EXPECTED TO SET NEW RECORD
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period beginning December 20 and ending January 1. This year’s forecast is a 2.2% increase over 2024, surpassing last year’s record of 119.7 million travelers. View the full report. “People are…… read more »
CHRISTMAS BACK HOME SET FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS AT ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
Scott Thompson and his band of merry musicians will brighten the holidays – in musical fashion – with Christmas Back Home concerts set for Friday and Saturday, December 12th and 13th at the Rome City Auditorium. Showtime is 7 pm both nights. This marks the 9th year of Christmas Back Home, according to Thompson, who…… read more »
ROME POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE
Update from the Rome, GA Police Department on Wednesday, December 10, 2025: The Rome Police Department continues its investigation into the homicide discovered in the John Graham Homes area near Hull Avenue and Cedar Avenue. The victim has been identified as Kaylee B. Shackelford, 20, of Powell, Tennessee, after next-of-kin notification was completed. Preliminary investigation…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY AWARDED STATE GRANT TO FUND EMERGENCY WATER SYSTEM GENERATOR UPGRADES
Media release from Floyd County, GA: A $1.16 million federal grant, distributed through the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, will be used to provide generator backups for water services during emergencies. While the grant was awarded in November, GEMA representatives Monique McBride and Lucy Herring visited the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency headquarters on 12th Street on…… read more »
RCS BOARD APPROVES HIRING OF DR. DENNIS DRUMMOND AS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, DR. ERIC ROBERTSON AS INTERIM PRINCIPAL AT MAIN ELEMENTARY
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Dennis Drummond has been named Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Drummond brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has served as principal at West End Elementary for the last eight years, helping the school earn state, regional, and national…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER OFFERS 2025 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, ENCOURAGES SHOPPERS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Are you trying to find the perfect Christmas gifts for people you love? Do you need some ideas? Check out the Rome-Floyd Chamber’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that the guide will be helpful to shoppers, especially those that wait until the last minute to get their shopping done. This…… read more »
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS INVITED TO NIGHT TWO OF ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SET FOR THIS THURSDAY
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority invites holiday shoppers to the second evening of Rome for the Holidays, slated for this Thursday, December 11th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Downtown businesses will offer extended shopping hours and special deals. There will also be caroling, cocoa, and Santa Claus. For additional details and updates, search for Downtown…… read more »
RED CROSS: GIVE BLOOD AND GIVE PATIENTS TIME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and…… read more »
GNTC AWARDS INAUGURAL JERRY JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received the first Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, which provides financial support for students in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced EMT certificate programs. This scholarship honors the memory of firefighter and EMT Jerry Jones. Over a 40-year period, he…… read more »