Category Archives: Local News

STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS CAUTION MOTORISTS TO TRAVEL SAFELY OVER THE BUSY INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety):The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) encourage everyone to celebrate the Independence Day holiday re...
Cripple Creek Jul 01, 2022
GEORGIANS REMINDED BY GOHS TO DRIVE SOBER OR RISK BEING PULLED OVER THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety):Georgia law enforcement officers are giving their only warning for drivers prior to the start of the July 4th holiday we...
Cripple Creek Jun 29, 2022
COMMISSIONER KING: STAY SAFE WHEN CELEBRATING WITH FIREWORKS THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY
(Media release from Georgia’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire):Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King encourages all Georgians to stay safe when celebrating ...
Cripple Creek Jun 29, 2022
GNTC STUDENTS MEDAL AT SKILLS USA NATIONAL COMPETITION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students had an outstanding performance at the 2022 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills C...
Cripple Creek Jun 29, 2022
READY TO SEE SOME FIREWORKS THIS 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND?
Is your family eager to see some fireworks over 4th of July weekend? You’ll have a trio of opportunities in Floyd County.The Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority encourages the public to s...
Cripple Creek Jun 28, 2022
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING, ROME BOARD OF EDUCATION TO GATHER IN CALLED SESSION TODAY
The Floyd County Commission will meet today at the county Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Their caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be fo...
Cripple Creek Jun 28, 2022

JULY FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT TO FEATURE LIVE EXCHANGE BAND THIS FRIDAY, JULY 1ST ON THE TOWN GREEN
(Media release from Rome’s Office of Downtown Development):Downtown Rome invites the community to the Town Green this Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m. for a free concert featuring the Live Exchange Band...
Cripple Creek Jun 28, 2022
CITY OF ROME AND ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TO PRESENT FREE MOVIE SERIES AT THE ROME CITY AUDITORIUM
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA and the Rome International Film Festival):The City of Rome and the Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) invite the public to enjoy a free movie series at th...
Cripple Creek Jun 28, 2022

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUSPENDING LANE CLOSURES OVER FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation):To allow for an anticipated increase in Fourth of July weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will...
Cripple Creek Jun 28, 2022
SEEKING A BREAK FROM THE SUMMER HEAT? GO JUMP IN A LAKE AT GEORGIA STATE PARKS!
Are you seeking a break from Georgia’s extreme summer heat? State parks have much to offer, like streams, lakes, and even lakeside beaches, as stated by Kim Hatcher, who serves as Public Affairs...
Cripple Creek Jun 24, 2022



