(From the Floyd County Police Department): One driver is dead following a crash on U.S. 27 at Rhinehart Equipment company on Wednesday. Police are looking for a Lincoln Town Car that stopped but left the scene. The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. on Martha Berry Highway near Selman Road. A southbound Nissan Altima was…… read more »
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DON’T FORGET TO BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER ON SATURDAY!
Those who have yet to dispose of their Christmas trees are reminded to Bring One for the Chipper! The annual Bring One for the Chipper event, hosted by Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, is set for Saturday from 9 am until 12 pm in the parking lot of The Home Depot at 103 Hicks Drive in Rome.…… read more »
TWO GNTC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GRADUATES MOVE AHEAD IN THEIR FIELDS
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Two men turned to Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) mid-career, furthering their knowledge of Business Management to advance along very different career paths. Darren Goodwin, a native of Acworth, took Business Management classes at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome and online and graduated with his associate degree…… read more »
GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BEGIN 2023 SESSION ON MONDAY
The Georgia General Assembly will begin their 2023 session on Monday, January 9th at the State Capitol in Atlanta. Representative Katie Dempsey of Rome, who serves the 13th District in the state House of Representatives, looks forward to a fresh new start with many new members and new leadership. John Burns is anticipated to be…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE TRENDING UPWARD IN THE NEW YEAR
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average saw a spike at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.77 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 32…… read more »
THINK 360 INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATES OPERATIONS IN ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority): Think 360 Incorporated announced today they will be locating to Rome and Floyd County into an 80,000 SF existing building on Highway 140 in the Armuchee area. Think 360 is a 3-dimensional experiential marketing agency headquartered in Atlanta and Las Vegas, Nevada. Think 360 is a leader…… read more »
OPEN HOUSE EVENTS POSTPONED FOR 5-YEAR WORK PLAN FOR THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Planning Department): The Rome-Floyd Planning Department has canceled the Open House Review dates originally scheduled for the month of January. New dates to present the results of the community input survey as well as a draft plan will be announced soon!Complete details on the Comprehensive Plan and the 5-year work plan is…… read more »
GBI INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BARTOW COUNTY
(Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in Adairsville, GA. The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on January 2, 2023. One man was shot and injured. No deputies were injured during the incident. Preliminary information…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF DAVE ROBERSON REFLECTS ON 2022, MAKES PLANS FOR 2023
Now is a time when individuals and organizations reflect on the year that just ended and make plans for the new year that has arrived. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson says that he is thankful that the county’s law enforcement officers received a pay raise in 2022. Sheriff Roberson indicates that his plans for 2023…… read more »
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 2023 MLK WEEKEND CELEBRATION
The MLK Commission of Rome/Northwest Georgia have announced plans for the 2023 MLK Weekend Celebration to honor the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Activities will begin next Friday, January 13th with a talent showcase at the Rome City Auditorium. There will additionally be a Family Prayer Breakfast next Saturday, January 14th and…… read more »