Category Archives: Local News

ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT ASKS PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM OUTDOOR BURNING UNTIL THE AREA GETS SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL

(Announcement from the Rome-Floyd Fire Department): The Rome-Floyd Fire Department asks the public to delay outdoor burning until our area receives significant rainfall. RFD crews and Georgia Forestry have responded to numerous grass and woods fires that have endangered structures. Weather conditions are perfect for the rapid spread of any fire, and these fires can…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS TO HOST FREE VETERANS BREAKFAST/LUNCH ON FRIDAY IN ADVANCE OF SATURDAY OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY

(Media release from AdventHealth Redmond): AdventHealth will honor the community’s veterans by hosting a free Veterans Breakfast in Chatsworth at Bojangles and a Veterans Lunch in Calhoun and Rome at Chick-fil-A. All veterans and Patriot Guard members are invited to enjoy a free meal at the following locations on Friday, Nov. 10 from 11 am…read more »

GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES HAVE BEEN BUSY WITH LEAF-PEEPERS THIS FALL, GET OUTSIDE BEFORE THE COLORS OF THE SEASON ARE GONE!

Those who would like to enjoy leaf-peeping around Georgia this Fall need to get outside before the brilliant colors of the season disappear and give way to Winter. Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites have been busy throughout the season with visitors in search of Fall colors, festivals, and more, attests Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs…read more »

ERIKA AMBROCIO GREENWELL WINS GNTC’S 2024 EAGLE AWARD

(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Erika Ambrocio Greenwell was chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute state competition on March 25-27, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in…read more »

GEORGIA WATER COALITION ANNOUNCES CLEAN WATER HEROES IN 2023 CLEAN 13 REPORT

(Media release from the Georgia Water Coalition): The Georgia Water Coalition on Wednesday released its Clean 13 report for 2023. The report highlights individuals, businesses, industries, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies whose extraordinary efforts have led to cleaner rivers, stronger communities and a more sustainable future for Georgians. “In the past several years Georgia has…read more »