Category Archives: Local News
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE DECLINED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group):Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.47 per gallon for...
Jun 20, 2022
EXTREME HEAT PREDICTED TO RETURN THIS WEEK
Temperatures dipped slightly over the weekend but are expected to rise again this week. Highs on Wednesday and Thursday are predicted by the National Weather Service to top out at 100.Here is a friend...
Jun 20, 2022
PATRIOTIC PARTY RETURNS TO RIDGE FERRY PARK ON JULY 4TH
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation):This year's Patriotic Party in Ridge Ferry Park sponsored by Advent Health Redmond celebrates two huge events. Not only does the party finish with ...
Jun 20, 2022
FLOYD COUNTY ENTERS CONDITIONAL AGREEMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL CENTER
(Media release from Floyd County, GA Board of Commissioners):At their Tuesday, June 14, 2022 meeting, the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional assignment and assumption of land p...
Jun 16, 2022
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NWGA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH ITS MISSION OF DISASTER RELIEF
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia seeks volunteers to support its mission to provide disaster relief to the residents of Floyd County and the 14 other counties that it serves.Carla Maton, Ex...
Jun 16, 2022
FARMERS AND PRODUCERS ENCOURAGED BY UGA EXTENSION TO PARTICIPATE IN AG CENSUS
(Announcement from University of Georgia Extension):Have you started farming or producing in the last five years? That means you are new to the #AgCensus!Take a minute to register for the 2022 Census ...
Jun 16, 2022
DESTINATIONS IN ROME INCLUDED IN PARADISE GARDEN’S OUTSIDER ART TRAIL TOUR SET FOR SATURDAY
(Media release from Paradise Garden Foundation):OUTSIDER ART TRAIL TOURSaturday, June 18, 2022Start Times: Trade Day 7am-1pm, Galleries & Folk Art Environments10am-5pm, Music 6pmNorthwest Ge...
Jun 16, 2022
TWO KILLED AND ANOTHER TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FLOYD COUNTY CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT ON TUESDAY
Two were killed and another two were injured in a construction accident on Old Dalton Road here in Floyd County on Tuesday. According to the Floyd County Police Department –Floyd County PD respo...
Jun 15, 2022
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA PREPARED FOR ALL SEASONS, THANKS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is prepared for all seasons. They provide warm shelter to those in need during the winter time, as well as refreshment during the summer time. Captain Tim Blevins indica...
Jun 15, 2022
FLOYD, POLK MEDICAL CENTERS EARN HEART CARE GOLD
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd):For the fifth consecutive year, the American Heart Association has ranked Floyd Medical Center in the Gold category for the care it provides heart failure pati...
Jun 15, 2022
