Category Archives: Local News
Rome City Commissioners to Meet on Monday, Floyd County Commission to Gather on Tuesday
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.ro...
Apr 12, 2026
Senator Hufstetler: Our Final Week Under the Gold Dome
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: By: Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) The 2026 Legislative Session has officially come to a close, and while our work under the Gold Dome has concluded...
Apr 12, 2026
Shorter University Celebrates Students, Faculty, and Staff at Annual Awards Day
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University students, faculty, and staff gathered for Awards Day as they celebrated the accomplishments of this academic year and recognized outstanding s...
Apr 12, 2026
Friends of the Library of Rome-Floyd County Accepting Bids in Current Silent Auction through May 9th
Announcement from the Friends of the Library of Rome-Floyd County: In celebration of spring, the current Silent Auction by the Friends of the Library of Rome-Floyd County features books and puzzles re...
Apr 12, 2026
State Lawmakers Catch Their Breath Following Busy Legislative Session
Hopefully members of the Georgia General Assembly have had a chance to catch up on sleep since the end of their 2026 session last week. Lawmakers concluded their work at the State Capital in Atlanta i...
Apr 10, 2026
AdventHealth Redmond EMS Launches New Paramedic Training Program
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond EMS is pleased to announce the launch of a new paramedic training program on April 8, expanding opportunities for local caregivers while e...
Apr 10, 2026
GNTC Foundation Awards Spring 2026 Scholarships
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded $48,350 in grants and scholarships for spring semester 2026. Grant an...
Apr 10, 2026
RSO to Perform Schubert's "Tragic" Symphony and Showcase Young Artist Virtuosos at April Concert
Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will engage the community in an evening of bold and dramatic symphonic storytelling with its presentation of "Schubert...
Apr 10, 2026
GA DNR: Wildlife Belongs in the Wild - Leave Wildlife Where Found
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Wildlife belongs in the wild. Don't remove wildlife from its natural habitat! Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no m...
Apr 10, 2026
Georgia Department of Labor: Metro Rome, Northwest Georgia Saw Uptick in Unemployment Rates for January
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% in J...
Apr 09, 2026
