Category Archives: Local News
THREE RIVERS SINGERS TO PRESENT ‘CHRISTMAS DAY EARTH RESOUNDS’ ON DECEMBER 18TH
(Media release from the Three Rivers Singers):The Three Rivers Singers community chorus will present "Christmas Day Earth Resounds", featuring a collection of seasonal songs arranged for chorus, on Sa...
Dec 09, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,938 new cases of coronavirus and 29 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 09, 2021
IT’S BEEN A GOOD YEAR FOR TOURISM IN ROME/FLOYD COUNTY, TOURISM OFFICE LOOKS FORWARD TO A BUSY 2022
This has been a good year for tourism around Rome and Floyd County, and the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism looks forward to a busy 2022. This is according to Kristi Kent, Communications Direct...
Dec 08, 2021
FLOYD COUNTY EMAIL SERVERS BACK ONLINE
(Media release from Floyd County, GA Government):Floyd County email servers are back online after a phishing attack that occurred Friday, December 3, 2021 . Floyd County’s Director of Informatio...
Dec 08, 2021
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ’21 GOLF TOURNEY NETS JUST OVER $14,000 FOR RESTORATION ROME
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department):The Floyd County Police Department is thrilled by the results of the 2021 golf tournament that benefits Restoration Rome. Donations from our tou...
Dec 08, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,411 new cases of coronavirus and 36 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health.According to the latest update by...
Dec 07, 2021
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES DROPPED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices decreased during the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide now pay the average price of $3.18 for one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline; th...
Dec 06, 2021
OMICRON VARIANT OF COVID-19 DETECTED IN GEORGIA
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health):The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant in...
Dec 06, 2021
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION INVITES THE KIDDOS TO DRIVE THRU PLAYTIME WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host a drive-thru Playtime with Santa this Saturday, December 11th from 2 pm to 4 pm at Ridge Ferry Park.The first 600 kids age 12 and up will receive either a fre...
Dec 06, 2021
CHIEFTAINS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE GETS SQUEAKY CLEAN
Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to announce a new partnership with Big Dan's Car Wash in Rome as part of the 2022 museum membership campaign.Those who renew or purchase a new 2022 membersh...
Dec 06, 2021
