Category Archives: Local News
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 807 new cases of coronavirus and 103 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 D...
Nov 18, 2021
HAWKS TOP CELTICS AT STATE FARM ARENA
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics 110-99 in NBA action at the State Farm Arena on Wednesday night; that marked the third straight victory for Atlanta.John Collins led the Hawks in scoring ...
Nov 18, 2021
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME, GA REOPENS FAMILY STORE ON EAST SECOND AVENUE, SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA’s Family Store has officially reopened at 308 East 2nd Avenue. The last official day of business at the West Rome store was this past Saturday.Captain Tim Blevins ...
Nov 17, 2021
CITY OF ROME ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR SOLID WASTE CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS
(Media release from the City of Rome, GA):The City of Rome Solid Waste Department would like to announce the upcoming holiday schedule for curbside collections. Solid Waste will be closed on November ...
Nov 17, 2021
FCS CCA FAME PATHWAY WINS MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPETITION AWARDS
(Floyd County Schools media release):This past Saturday, the Rome International Film Festival held an awards ceremony for their Student Film Academy competition. Two groups from the Floyd County CCA F...
Nov 17, 2021
ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WILL CELEBRATE ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A DERBY DAY EVENT
(Rome Symphony Orchestra media release):The Rome Symphony Orchestra has announced the date and theme of their 100th season anniversary soire: A Day at the Races. Rome Symphony supporters and Northwest...
Nov 17, 2021
BILLY BOB THORNTON, MARIO VAN PEEBLES HONORED AT 18TH ANNUAL ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Rome International Film Festival has continued its tradition of attracting renowned entertainers right here to Rome, Georgia.Actor, filmmaker, and musician Billy Bob Thornton was on hand Sunday fo...
Nov 15, 2021
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES HELD STEADY IN THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices held steady over the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide continue to pay the average price of $3.25 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline...
Nov 15, 2021
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDED $300,000 GRANT FOR LOCAL DUI ENFORCEMENT
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department):The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Floyd County Police Department is one of 21 law enforcement agencies in Georgia t...
Nov 15, 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 1,272,793 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported across the state since the b...
Nov 15, 2021
