Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is excited to announce the appointment of Judson Cox as the new principal of Pepperell High School (PHS), effective June 1. Cox was chosen for his leadership qualities, commitment to student success, and passion for strengthening the academic and extracurricular experiences at Pepperell. Cox,…… read more »
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA SEEKS BLOOD DONATIONS TO OFFSET WINTERTIME DECLINE
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia urges community members to donate blood now to help offset a decrease in donations over the Winter. Carla Maton, Executive Director, attests that the nationwide decline is due in large part to natural disasters (such as the wildfires in California) and severe weather. Concerned individuals may register to…… read more »
GEORGIA ARCHIVES TO HOST LUNCH & LEARN PRESENTATION “THE MAKING OF UNSPOKEN: WHY LOCAL HISTORY MATTERS” BY STEPHANIE CALABRESE ON MARCH 14TH
Media release from the Georgia Archives: The Georgia Archives Lunch & Learn presentation, The Making of UNSPOKEN: Why Local History Matters by Stephanie Calabrese, will be held onsite. The presentation is on Friday, March 14, 2025, from noon to 1:00 PM at the Georgia Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA. The Lunch & Learn presentation…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DECREASED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average declined slightly at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 2 cents more than a month ago, and 15 cents…… read more »
EARLY VOTING OFFERED FROM FEBRUARY 24 TO MARCH 14TH IN MARCH 18TH SPECIAL ELECTION
Early voting in the Special Election to fill the vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission will be offered over the next three weeks at the county’s Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome. Registered voters may cast an early ballot on weekdays between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. A 6 pm Black History Month presentation will take place in the Commission Chambers. Check out Commissioners’ agenda at www.romega.us. To…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GEORGIA AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO INSTALL AROUND 6,000 SMOKE ALARMS
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: The American Red Cross of Georgia is once again Sounding the Alarm on fire safety. This March, volunteers, staff and community partners will work to educate residents on how to stay safe from fires and install around 1,600 free smoke alarms across the state. Since the start of the Home…… read more »
OPEN DOOR HOME EXTENDS AN INVITATION TO ITS PARTY ON THE PLAZA, SET FOR MARCH 21ST
Open Door Home invites the public to its Party on the Plaza, set for Friday, March 21st at 6 pm at Rotary Plaza in downtown Rome. This early Spring event will feature food, drinks, a silent auction, and live entertainment from Corey Tucker, according to Amy Weaver, Life Coach for the home’s Independent Living program.…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL’S KARLY NGUYEN NAMED NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools would like to congratulate Karly Nguyen on being named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. From an initial field of more than 1.3 million high school students, Nguyen is now one of only 15,000 students to be selected as a finalist. Nguyen was recently named Rome…… read more »
CAVE SPRING ROAD TO CLOSE NEAR MCHENRY
Announcement from Floyd County, GA Emergency Management: Floyd County Public Works will close Cave Spring Road at #1300 near McHenry Drive to repair a cross drain. The work is expected to occur between 8 a.m. February 25 until February 26, 2025 at 4 p.m. All traffic will detour using McHenry Drive and Agnes Street. Contact…… read more »