Category Archives: Local News
Rome Board of Education Meeting Set for Tuesday
Announcement from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memo...
Feb 08, 2026
GNTC Honors Newest Inductees into National Technical Honor Society
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: One hundred and eight students were honored as the newest inductees into Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) chapter of National ...
Feb 08, 2026
Bring Joy to the Youth of Open Door Home
Would you like to bring joy to the lives of youth that have been neglected and/or abused? If your answer is yes, consider donating to the Open Door Home in Rome. Tracie Ball, Executive Director, says ...
Feb 06, 2026
GNTC Announces President's and Dean's Lists for Fall 2025
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President's and Dean's Lists for the 2025 fall semester. To b...
Feb 06, 2026
Red Cross: More Americans Are Caring for Loved Ones - But Few Feel Prepared for Emergencies
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones - often at the same time. Yet many lack crit...
Feb 06, 2026
An Open Letter to Georgians from Governor Brian Kemp:
Release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: In recent weeks, our state has faced a seemingly endless onslaught of weather events. Following two consecutive weekends of winter weather that impacted...
Feb 06, 2026
Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library Highlight Music, British TV in Current Silent Auction
Announcement from Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: The current Silent Auction by the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library features three showcases containing a wide array of books, CD's, ...
Feb 06, 2026
Children's Museum of Rome to Host 2nd Annual Touch A Truck in May
The Children's Museum of Rome wants the community to save the date for May 9th. That is the date of the second annual Touch A Truck event. It will take place from 9 am to 1 pm at the Coosa Valley Fair...
Feb 05, 2026
GA SOS Raffensperger Hosts FIN FIT Webinar "Love Under Threat: The Rise of Romance Scams"
Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State's Press Office: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will be hosting a FIN FIT webinar on Monday, February 23 ...
Feb 05, 2026
IRS: Create an IRS Individual Account Online Today for Security and Convenience
Media release from the Internal Revenue Service: WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information s...
Feb 05, 2026
