Category Archives: Local News
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening at City Hall (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. The meeting is slated for 6:30 pm. It will be preceded by a caucus that will include ...
Sep 12, 2022
GHC STUDENTS PLACE 2,977 AMERICAN FLAGS ON DISPLAY TO REPRESENT THE LIVES LOST 21 YEARS AGO ON 9/11
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College):Georgia Highlands College (GHC) faculty, staff and students placed 2,977 flags on the college's Cartersville site last week in remembrance of those ...
Sep 12, 2022
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ROME ACCEPTING GRANT PROPOSALS FROM LOCAL NON-PROFITS
(Media release from the Community Foundation for Greater Rome):The Community Foundation for Greater Rome is accepting grant proposals from local nonprofits for two grant programs: the Greater Rome Imp...
Sep 12, 2022
GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP VISITS COMMUNITIES IN CHATTOOGA COUNTY IMPACTED BY LABOR DAY WEEKEND FLOODING
Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp paid a visit to Chattooga County on Wednesday to assess the damage caused by flooding during Labor Day weekend.The Governor indicated to Summerville’...
Sep 08, 2022
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NWGA OFFER RELIEF TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN CHATTOOGA COUNTY
Both the Salvation Army of Rome and the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia have lent helping hands to those who were affected by flooding up in Chattooga County over Labor Day weekend. Each organ...
Sep 08, 2022
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY CONTINUES TO SEEK VOLUNTEERS
The Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley continues to seek some volunteers to assist with its latest home builds.Interested parties may reach out to Habitat by phone at (706) 378-0030 or by email...
Sep 08, 2022
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA CHANCELLOR SONNY PERDUE JOINS GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE LEADERSHIP AT RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW MARIETTA SITE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College):University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue spoke about the importance of access to higher education and the return on investment stud...
Sep 08, 2022
ROME’S OFFICE OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND PARKING SERVICES TO LAUNCH SEPTEMBER $2 DECK DAYS
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA Office of Downtown Development):The Office of Downtown Development and Parking Services is excited to launch September $2 Deck Days, a pilot program kicking of...
Sep 08, 2022
FLOYD EMA DIRECTOR OFFERS FLOOD SAFETY TIPS IN LIGHT OF RECENT FLOODING IN NWGA AND THE SEPTEMBER OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
September is National Preparedness Month. The purpose of this observance is to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for the disasters of all types that could happen at any time.Flood...
Sep 07, 2022
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY YMCA SEEKS DONATIONS TO DELIVER TO SUMMERVILLE FLOOD VICTIMS; GOVERNOR KEMP TO VISIT THE FLOOD-DAMAGED AREA TODAY
The Rome-Floyd County YMCA is collecting supplies to be delivered up to Chattooga County for distribution among residents that have been impacted by flooding over Labor Day weekend. Locals are encoura...
Sep 07, 2022
