Category Archives: Local News

(From the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center):The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 412 Lavender Drive in Wes...

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate who defeated breast cancer is now a mammography technician.Kim Raulerson grew up in...

(Media release from Darlington School):The following college scholarships have been reported to Darlington School’s College Guidance Office Dec. 1 through Jan. 5:Bella Boswell has eanred a ...

The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia seeks blood donations in this new year 2023.Carla Maton, Executive Director, attests that the organization normally sees a decline in blood donations during...

(From the Rome/Floyd County Fire Department):Rome/Floyd County Fire Department will perform ISO (Insurance Services Office) hydrant flow testing for parts of the West Rome area starting January 9 thru...

(Media release from Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley):Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is now accepting applications for homeownership for families in Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk counties. ...

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded $24,100 in scholarships for spring semester 2023 to 35 stu...

(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr):Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the State of Georgia has joined national settlements with CVS, Walgreens...

(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp):Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced over $234 million in 29 preliminary grant awards for broadband internet expansion through the Capit...

(From the Floyd County Police Department):One driver is dead following a crash on U.S. 27 at Rhinehart Equipment company on Wednesday. Police are looking for a Lincoln Town Car that stopped but left t...