Category Archives: Local News
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES HAVE MUCH TO OFFER THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO FINISH UP THEIR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites have much to offer those who have yet to finish up that Christmas shopping, as stated by Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, who adds that customers may sho...
Dec 20, 2021
SPECIAL GHC DIPLOMA PRESENTATION FOR AMANDA CURLEY MARKS A MOMENT HER FAMILY WILL NEVER FORGET
(Georgia Highlands College media release):Amanda Curley is a testament to what it means to 'take charge' at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Through hard work, a commitment to graduate with a college ...
Dec 20, 2021
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 1,305,860 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported across the state since the b...
Dec 20, 2021
PUCKETT NAMED FCPD OFFICER OF THE YEAR
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department):The 2021 recipient of Officer of the Year for Floyd County Police Department is also a winner of the lifesaving award. The officer of the year a...
Dec 17, 2021
WEST END PTO REWARDS STUDENTS WITH LIMO LUNCH
(Rome City Schools media release):The exciting shrills, and loud "wows" of students filled the chilly air as the group of eager children waited on a black stretch limo to approach the pick-up line at ...
Dec 16, 2021
SKILLSUSA QUALIFIER AT GNTC SENDS 57 TO STATE
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Thirty high schools from across northwest Georgia competed in the SkillsUSA Region 1 Qualifying Competition hosted by Georgia Northwestern T...
Dec 16, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,054 new cases of coronavirus and 23 more virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health.According to the latest update by the ...
Dec 16, 2021
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME IS ON THE HOMESTRETCH TOWARDS MAKING CHRISTMAS MERRY AND BRIGHT FOR LOCAL FAMILIES
The Salvation Army of Rome is now on the homestretch towards making this Christmas merry and bright for families who are in need around Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga Counties.Finishing touches are being ...
Dec 15, 2021
ROME GA CARES, FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOBILIZING TO ASSIST TORNADO VICTIMS IN AND AROUND MAYFIELD, KY
(Media release from Rome GA Cares and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office):On Monday January 3, 2022 Rome GA Cares & the Floyd County Sheriff's Office plan on leaving to assist Mayfield, KY an...
Dec 15, 2021
SIX FLOYD COUNTY STUDENTS NAMED $10,000 REACH GEORGIA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
(Floyd County Schools media release):Six Floyd County Schools (FCS) eighth-graders and their parents or guardians signed their REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia Scholarships...
Dec 15, 2021
