Category Archives: Local News
CHIEF VANN HOUSE HISTORIC SITE HOSTING 18TH CENTURY MAP EXHIBIT THROUGH APRIL
(Media release from Chief Vann House Historic Site):Guests who visit the Chief Vann House Historic Site through the end of April can view our collection of framed, unique 18th century maps featur...
Mar 07, 2022
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
According to the latest update from the Georgia Department of Public Health this past Friday afternoon, a total of 1,914,642 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported across the state since the b...
Mar 07, 2022
COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE LOOKS FORWARD TO HITTING THE WATER THIS SUMMER, SEEKS NEW MEMBERS AND INTERNS
Amid the Spring-like weather conditions we have experienced in Northwest Georgia during the past few days, the Coosa River Basin Initiative is eager to get back on the water. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman,...
Mar 04, 2022
ROME HIGH SCHOOL SKILLSUSA STUDENTS NAB AWARDS AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
(Media release from the Rome City Schools):Rome High School's career and technical student organization, SkillsUSA, took 30 students to participate in the 2022 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and S...
Mar 04, 2022
GEORGIA ATTORNEY GENERAL CHRIS CARR JOINS NATIONWIDE INVESTIGATION INTO TIKTOK
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr):Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok for providing and promoting its social medi...
Mar 04, 2022
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 673 new cases of coronavirus and 99 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health.According to the latest update by the DPH...
Mar 04, 2022
ROME HIGH’S GRAND FINALE EARNS FIRST PLACE FINISH UP IN NASHVILLE, SLATED TO TEAM UP WITH ROME MIDDLE’S GRAND ILLUSION FOR SHOW AT ROME CITY AUDITORIUM MARCH 7TH
(Media release from the Rome City Schools):Already holding trophies for best vocals and best choreography, the students in Rome High's Grand Finale show choir could hardly contain their enthusiasm as ...
Mar 02, 2022
GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN POLK COUNTY
(Media release from Georgia Bureau of Investigation):The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting Polk County, GA. The Polk County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent in...
Mar 02, 2022
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST FAMILY FREE DAY AND 9TH ANNUAL FLOYD COUNTY SEED SWAP THIS SATURDAY
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home):Here is a reminder that Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home will host the 9th Annual Floyd County Seed Swap on the museum campus from 12pm-2pm on...
Mar 02, 2022
GNTC STUDENTS TAKE TOP HONORS AT SKILLSUSA GEORGIA COMPETITION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students had an outstanding performance at the 2022 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Ski...
Mar 02, 2022
