Category Archives: Local News
FULL SLATE OF WEEKEND EVENTS WILL INCLUDE THE CHIAHA, SCHNAUZERFEST, AND CAVE SPRING GHOST TOURS
Another busy weekend is ahead in Rome and Floyd County with the slate of events to include the Chiaha Harvest Fair and Schnauzerfest in Rome and the Ghost Tours in Cave Spring.The Chiaha Harvest Fair ...
Oct 21, 2021
ROME CITY SCHOOLS RECOGNIZE TEACHER AND SUPPORT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
(Rome City Schools media release):The time has come once again to shine a light on a few of Rome City Schools' most dedicated team members. On October 19, after the monthly school board meeting, syste...
Oct 21, 2021
FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS LEAD AREA ACT SCORES
(Floyd County Schools media release):Floyd County Schools (FCS) Class of 2021 increased average ACT scores and were competitive with National and State scores!The Class scored an exceptional 21.5 aver...
Oct 21, 2021
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION PLANS ANOTHER DRIVE-THRU TRUCK OR TREAT AT RIDGE FERRY PARK FOR HALLOWEEN 2021
(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release):Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation plans on celebrating Halloween with lots of candy, costumes and even a few mascots for the 2021 version of Truck or Trea...
Oct 21, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,046 new cases of coronavirus and 110 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...
Oct 21, 2021
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REMAINS ON THE HUNT FOR NEW EMPLOYEES
Local law enforcement agencies continue their search for employees. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson asserts that a deficit in new hires is now faced by agencies around the state. He adds that the l...
Oct 19, 2021
FREE TREE DISTRIBUTION EVENT SET FOR NOVEMBER 6TH IN LINDALE
(Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, International Paper, and the Arbor Day Foundation):On Saturday, November 6, 2021, Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation will partner with International...
Oct 19, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,516 new cases of coronavirus and 91 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health.According to the latest update by...
Oct 19, 2021
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS CLOSES DELLINGER ROAD
(Media release from Floyd County Public Works):Beginning Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:30 a.m., Floyd County Public Works will close Dellinger Road to replace a failed cross drain. This is a dead end...
Oct 19, 2021
GOVERNOR KEMP: GEORGIA TO SERVE 10,000 MORE CHILDREN THROUGH CAPS CHILDCARE PROGRAM
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp):To provide additional support to Georgia's families and child care providers and ensure more children have access to quality early educational...
Oct 19, 2021
