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FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS HOLDS 2ND ANNUAL MIDDLE GRADES MATH COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):The Floyd County Schools (FCS) 2nd annual Middle Grades Math Competition was held Friday, April 21st at the FCS Central Office. With 18 fifth through seve...
Apr 25, 2023
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO PRESENT LUNCH AND LEARN ON THE CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS IN MAY
(Media release from the Georgia Archives):The Georgia Archives Lunch and Learn presentation, "The Center for Puppetry Arts," by Kelsey Fritz, will be held onsite. The presentation is&nb...
Apr 25, 2023
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS TO CONDUCT ANNUAL ‘STAMP OUT HUNGER’ FOOD DRIVE ON SATURDAY, MAY 13TH
(Media release from the United States Postal Service):The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 31st annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. Letter Carriers will...
Apr 25, 2023
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED TWO CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas price average declined at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.37 per gallon...
Apr 24, 2023
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session tonight at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. That gathering will be preceded by a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam K...
Apr 24, 2023
CITY OF ROME OFFICIALS INVITE THE PUBLIC TO JOIN IN THIS WEEK’S OBSERVANCE OF GEORGIA CITIES WEEK
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA):The City of Rome announces their celebration of "Georgia Cities Week" April 23-29, 2023. This year's theme is "Georgia Cities: Lighting the Way" and recognize...
Apr 24, 2023
ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY FOR FCPD’S SRO SMOKEHOUSE BBQ FUNDRAISER
(From the Floyd County Police Department):The Floyd County Police Department is hosting another SRO Smokehouse BBQ Fundraiser. The deadline to order is Friday, April 28th. Pickup will take place at Pe...
Apr 24, 2023
THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CELEBRATES FIRST 100 DAYS UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP WHILE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS STEADY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor):Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson celebrates 100 days in office on April 22, 2023. During this time, the commissioner’s administratio...
Apr 20, 2023
TEAMS STILL SOUGHT THROUGH FRIDAY TO COMPETE IN ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION’S BACKYARD BBQ BASH AT RIDGE FERRY PARK ON APRIL 29TH
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, along with Coke and Shaw Industries, invites local backyard BBQ buffs to put their best chicken and pork recipes to the test at the annual Backyard BBQ Bash set for Sa...
Apr 20, 2023
COMMUNITY INVITED TO ATTEND SPLOST CITIZEN COMMITTEE KICKOFF
(From Floyd County, GA - Government):Floyd County, the City of Rome, and the City of Cave Spring invite residents to attend the 2023 SPLOST Citizen Committee Kickoff this evening at 5 pm in the Fire E...
Apr 20, 2023
