Category Archives: Local News
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
ROME DDA ISSUES CALL FOR FIDDLIN’ FEST VENDORS
(Media release from Rome’s Office of Downtown Development):The Office of Downtown Development (DDA) is excited to announce a call for vendor applications for Fiddlin' Fest. Fiddlin' Fest is Down...
Jun 15, 2022
HIGH TEMPERATURES IN GEORGIA RAISE HEALTH CONCERNS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health):With temperatures expected to be in the high 90's throughout the state for the next several days, and at times feeling like more than 100 d...
Jun 15, 2022
ARTS FESTIVAL KICKS OFF SUMMER OF FUN IN CAVE SPRING
A fun-filled summer is officially underway in Cave Spring, GA! The annual Arts Festival was hosted by the Cave Spring Historical Society over this past weekend.Larry Dolan, Executive Director of the C...
Jun 13, 2022
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 (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They will gather for a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; that will ...
Jun 13, 2022
FLOYD EMA DIRECTOR: BE CAUTIOUS AMID SUMMER SIZZLE
The National Weather Service predicts sizzling temperatures to start the work week in Rome and Northwest Georgia. Today’s highs are anticipated to be in the upper 90s with heat index values as h...
Jun 13, 2022
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD RAISING MINIMUM WAGE FOR TEAMMATES, EFFECTIVE JULY 3RD
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd is continuing to invest in its teammates by raising its minimum wage to $13.50 per hour, effective July 3. This is the second time in a ye...
Jun 13, 2022
