The First Friday concert series got off to a great start at the beginning of this month, and Rome’s Downtown Development Authority looks forward to the remainder of the series in the months ahead. Suzanne Roberts, DDA Director, enthuses that thousands of people attended first First Friday concert of 2025 on June 6th featuring Guardians…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation has again awarded $1.3 million in grants to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center and Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center that will be used to support 43 community agencies working to positively affect the health and well-being of citizens throughout the region. The awards were…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Is it gonna be a Bass or Trout Slam for you in 2025? If a challenge helps motivate you to get outside, it’s time to target the Georgia Bass Slam or the Georgia Trout Slam (or both), says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: With the arrival of summer break, AAA is urging drivers to remain vigilant as children spend more time outdoors, playing, biking, and walking in neighborhoods and along city streets. “Summer should be a season of fun, yet it also presents traffic safety risks,” said Montrae Waiters,…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s May unemployment rate was 3.5%, down one-tenth from a revised 3.6% in April. The unemployment rate was seven-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Month after month, Georgia shows what’s possible when job creation and economic opportunity…… read more »
A portion of Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden that has been closed for more than a quarter of a century will re-open to the public this weekend. The Paradise Garden Foundation recently announced that the World’s Folk Art Church will re-open for visitors to explore on Sunday, June 22nd. It was closed by Finster himself in…… read more »
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency invites members of the community to the Emergency Services Expo set for Saturday, June 21st from 11 am until 1 pm at the East Rome WalMart located on Cartersville Highway. The special event will feature a weather radio giveaway and opportunities to learn CPR and First Aid. Saturday is…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has officially launched one of the most significant renovation projects in the institution’s history. This summer marks the beginning of a campus revitalization at the Floyd Campus, headlined by a nearly $12 million renovation of the Lakeview Building—home to GHC’s high-performing Nursing and Dental Hygiene…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in Georgia in 2025. The unvaccinated individual is a family member of the confirmed measles case in May. The individual was quarantined at home following exposure, so there are no additional exposures…… read more »
Summer officially begins this Friday, June 20th. Soaring temperatures in the weeks ahead will inevitably prompt Georgians to search for ways to beat the heat. Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are poised to help the public stay cool with beaches, pools, and even museums. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, suggests a day at the…… read more »