The American Red Cross encourages the public to download its Emergency App in anticipation of an active hurricane season and wildfires in parts of the Southeast in the months ahead. Patti Duckworth, Executive Director of the Northeast Georgia chapter, attests that now is the time to prepare for any type of disaster with the app.…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in April approached $3.73 billion, for a decrease of $230.4 million, or 5.8%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections totaled $3.96 billion for the month. April 2025 individual and corporate income tax collections were impacted by the hurricane-related…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded 51 scholarships totaling more than $36,000 to 48 graduating high school seniors in the northwest Georgia region. Recipients of the Chattooga High School Alumni Scholarship are Connor Elrod, Micheal Cordle II, McKenzie Evans, Akeyla Hendrix and Preslee Hurley. Gisselle Tome, Coosa High School, has…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce the appointment of Shawna Cole as the new Assistant Principal at Pepperell High School (PHS). Ms. Cole brings with her a decade of experience in education and a proven track record of improving student outcomes through strong instructional leadership and…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA predicts a record-breaking 1.38 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day period*. That’s an increase of nearly 45,000 compared to last year. AAA expects more than 45.1 million nationwide to travel for Memorial Day weekend. That’s 1.4 million more…… read more »
The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents lower than a week ago, 11 cents lower than a month ago, and 53 cents lower than last year. It costs…… read more »
LivingProof Recovery looks forward to hosting the 3rd annual Taste of Rome on the evening of Tuesday, May 27th from 6 pm until 9 pm at the Courtyard by Mariott Rome Riverwalk. Proceeds will support mental health initiatives of the local non-profit, states Erin deMequita, Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator. Attendees will enjoy live music from…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Appropriations Chairman Hatchett, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, and state leaders on Friday signed the budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Excerpt of Governor Kemp’s Remarks I’m proud…… read more »
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is now preparing for Summer fun at the Northside Swim Center, Summer Camps, and the Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market. Private rentals at the Northside Swim Center will begin Tuesday, May 20th, according to Lindsey Jones, Recreation Services Manager. Public swim will begin on Saturday, May 24th. Call Rome-Floyd Parks and…… read more »