The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth will host the ’22 Floyd County Teen Maze this week at Georgia Highlands College’s Floyd County campus, 3175 Cedartown Highway, in the Main Gym. The life-sized Teen Maze takes high school Freshmen on a journey towards graduation. They are faced with real-life challenges that can pose a…… read more »
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OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES SEEKING SAFE CELEBRATION OF HALLOWEEN THIS YEAR
Families seeking a safe celebration of Halloween have a few options here in Rome, Georgia on Monday, October 31st. Businesses in downtown Rome will dispense candy to youngsters as part of the Downtown Trick or Treat from 3 pm to 5 pm. Megan Otwell, Marketing and Special Events Manager for Rome’s Downtown Development Authority, says…… read more »
GEORGIA NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO HOST INDUSTRIAL CAREER DAY AT FLOYD COUNTY CAMPUS ON OCTOBER 28TH
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Northwest Georgia high school students will have an opportunity to speak with representatives of Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) industrial programs about the benefits of learning a skilled trade during Industrial Career Day on Friday, Oct. 28, at the Floyd County Campus in Rome. Industrial program directors will…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS APPOINTS GREG STUDDARD AS NEW DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Rome City Schools has appointed Greg Studdard the new Director of Finance, effective as of August 2022. Greg Studdard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Shorter University, with a major in accounting. Studdard brings with him nearly 19 years of accounting, financial reporting, budget operation, audit risk…… read more »
TELLUS SCIENCE MUSEUM ACQUIRES RECENTLY FALLEN METEORITE FROM JUNCTION CITY, GA
(Media release from Tellus Science Museum): A meteorite exploded over south Georgia during the overnight hours of September 26, 2022, spraying fragments across the small town of Junction City, GA, and Tellus Science Museum has already acquired a piece of the space rock. At 12:04 am EDT that morning, the meteorite burst into a bright…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE THREE CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices increased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 3 cents more than a week ago, 5 cents more than a month ago, and 11 cents more…… read more »
ADVANCE IN-PERSON VOTING BEGINS FOR NOVEMBER 8TH GENERAL ELECTION
Advance in-person voting begins today for the November 8th general election. Floyd County voters may cast their early ballots any week day from 8 am to 5 pm through Friday, November 4th at the county’s Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome, or at the Anthony Recreation Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard. The Elections…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO HOST IN-PERSON BUSINESS EXPO ON NOVEMBER 3RD
The Rome-Floyd Chamber’s Business Expo will be back at the Forum River Center in downtown Rome on Thursday, November 3rd from noon until 4 pm. Pam Powers-Smith, the Chamber’s President and CEO, says that booth space is sold out for the event, a member trade show. Admission is $5; tickets may be purchased at the…… read more »
LOCAL 4-H MEMBER WINS AT GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR
(Media release from Floyd County 4-H Club): Floyd County 4-H Club is proud of our Senior 4-H Member, Abby Moon, 9th grader at Model High School for winning first place at the 2022 Georgia 4-H Pantry Pride Recipe Contest. Abby was one of the top 16 students recognized for their recipe submission and was invited…… read more »
AG CARR ENCOURAGES GEORGIANS TO PROTECT THEIR DATA AND DEVICES DURING CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr is sharing important tips and resources to help Georgia consumers, businesses, and organizations protect their data and devices from cyber threats during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As a member of the Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force, Carr is also highlighting the…… read more »