Category Archives: Local News
WEST END ELEMENTARY SUPPORTS STUDENTS THROUGH ADVOCACY PROGRAM
(Rome City Schools media release):Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, on Friday November 19, West End Elementary embraced their students and shared their passions as they participated in their ongoi...
Dec 06, 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 1,288,387 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported across the state since the b...
Dec 06, 2021
ROME DDA’S SIDEWALK SANTA TAKEOVER UNDERWAY, ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS RETURNS
Santa Claus has taken over downtown Rome as a part of the Sidewalk Santa Takeover community fundraiser currently being hosted by Rome’s Office of Downtown Development.Participants built and deco...
Dec 02, 2021
ARMUCHEE HIGH EARNS THIRD ANNUAL GLENN WHITE AWARD
(Media release from Floyd County Schools):Congratulations to Armuchee High for earning the third annual Glenn White Award! The award is to be given annually to the Floyd County high school that's accu...
Dec 02, 2021
GNTC’S 2021 FALL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College):Students representing Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) nine-county service area will participate in two traditional Fall Comm...
Dec 02, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,171 new cases of coronavirus and 37 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 02, 2021
ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE USHERS IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR LOCALS
The Rome Christmas Parade traversed Broad Street downtown on Tuesday night. It featured marching bands, floats adorned with festive dcor, even an appearance from the World Series champion Atlanta Brav...
Dec 01, 2021
JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Junior Service League of Rome is currently seeking applications for its Community Partnership Program through February 4, 2022 for the 2022-23 league year.Applications may be submitted online at w...
Nov 30, 2021
AAA OFFERS SAFETY TIPS FOR TRANSPORTING CHRISTMAS TREES
(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group):If you plan to purchase a real Christmas tree this holiday season, AAA urges you to have a plan to get it home safely."Nothing will make you say 'bah humb...
Nov 30, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,945 new cases of coronavirus and 57 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health.According to the latest update by...
Nov 30, 2021
