Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for “Tiny Beautiful Things,” based on the poignant collection of advice columns by Cheryl Strayed, known for her bestselling memoir “Wild.” This deeply moving play will take the stage from February 6 – February 15, 2026, bringing to life the raw…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) encourages all parents and guardians to have their child’s car seat checked to ensure their precious cargo is riding the right safety seat based upon the child’s height and weight.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has designated…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s August 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, unchanged from July. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia is already the No. 1 state for business, and now we’re building a reputation as…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth will team with community partners to present the ’25 Floyd County Teen Maze to local high school freshmen on Wednesday, October 1st and Thursday, October 2nd on the campus of Georgia Highlands College. Jennifer Jolly, the Commission’s Executive Director, states that students will learn about the consequences…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State Press Office: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is excited to announce the third 2025 FIN FIT (Financially Fit) event will be held on Thursday, October 16 from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Floyd County Campus, Rome, GA. We are proud to partner with The Rome-Floyd…… read more »
Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: Loving their job, the people they work with, and being able to have an impact on students was a common theme heard by the winners at Rome City Schools’ Exemplary Professionals Banquet on Tuesday night at the College and Career Academy at Rome High School. Anna K.…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced the 2025 recipients of the Judge Dan Peace Winn Scholarship. The Judge Dan Peace Winn Scholarship supports Polk County residents or those with a connection to Polk County, who are completing a degree, diploma or certificate at GNTC. The scholarship was…… read more »
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department: The Floyd County Police Department recently conducted a compliance inspection of coin-operated amusement machines, commonly known as “ding-dings,” at several retail establishments throughout Floyd County. The inspection uncovered a substantial number of violations, prompting serious concerns about the machines’ impact on the well-being of local communities.…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama residents who may be experiencing a heart attack or chest pain can look to Atrium Health Floyd for the highest level of care, and that care begins even before they arrive at the hospital. The American College of Cardiology has recognized Atrium Health Floyd…… read more »
Media release from Shorter University: On the evening of Monday, September 15, Shorter University’s Brookes Chapel was filled with apowerful program of music exploring themes of love, loneliness, and faith. Presented by facultymembers Dr. Yuman Lee, bass-baritone, and Dr. Jerico Vasquez, piano, the recital offeredaudiences a rich selection of works by Maurice Ravel, Franz Schubert,…… read more »