Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred on the evening of May 28, 2025. Preliminary information indicates that a woman, later identified as Carrie Hall, age 50, of…… read more »
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AAA: “CRASHES HIT DIFFERENT WHEN THEY HAPPEN TO YOU”
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As the summer months approach, roads become busier with travelers heading to vacations, beaches, and family gatherings. This seasonal increase in traffic heightens the risk of crashes, often involving preventable factors. AAA – The Auto Club Group has launched the ‘Crashes Hit Different When They Happen…… read more »
FUN-FILLED SUMMER OF 2025 ANTICIPATED BY CAVE SPRING DDA
A fun-filled Summer of 2025 is anticipated by the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority. Activities will include the 50th annual Cave Spring Arts Festival to be hosted by the Cave Spring Historical Society on June 14th and 15th at Rolator Park. Marley Peals, DDA Director, enthuses that vendors will sell a wide variety of arts…… read more »
REHOBOTH ROAD CLOSING THIS WEEK
Media release from Floyd County Emergency Management: Rehoboth Road is closing this week to allow for the construction of a new bridge. The road is expected to close on Friday May 30, 2025 and will remain shut down for 120 days while a new bridge is constructed by F.S. Scarbrough Civil Contractors with oversight by…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: 14 PEOPLE KILLED, NEARLY 189 INJURED DURING 2025 MEMORIAL DAY TRAVEL PERIOD
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated four fatal traffic crashes, and local law enforcement agencies investigated 10 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 14 deaths across the state during the 78-hour Memorial Day holiday travel period. Local law enforcement agencies reporting fatalities during the holiday period which began…… read more »
ADVENT HEALTH ANNOUNCES NEW CANCER PAVILION AND EXPANSION OF CANCER SERVICES IN ROME
Media release from AdventHealth: Officials at AdventHealth are excited to announce they are breaking ground on a new cancer pavilion focused on women’s health and cancer services. Construction will begin in June in front of AdventHealth Stadium on Braves Boulevard near the intersection of Veteran’s Memorial Highway and Riverside Parkway. “A cancer diagnosis impacts all…… read more »
EARLY VOTING IS UNDERWAY IN SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION FOR DISTRICT 2 AND 3 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER
Early voting in the Special Primary Election for District 2 and District 3 Public Service Commissioner (PSC) began on Tuesday and will continue every weekday from 8 am until 5 pm through June 13th at the Floyd County Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome, which will also offer Saturday voting on May 31st…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT’S LIFE AND FIRE SAFETY EDUCATORS ENCOURAGE LOCALS TO SWIM SAFELY
Those who intend to go swimming over the Summer are urged by the Rome-Floyd Fire Department to put safety first. Linda Patty, Life and Fire Safety Educator, states that it is wise for children to have formal swimming lessons. Little ones should at least need know how to roll onto their backs in the unfortunate…… read more »
FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS TO RETURN TO DOWNTOWN ROME IN JUNE
Media release from Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority: It’s that time of the year again! You are invited to enjoy an evening of great music at the upcoming First Friday Concert on June 6th! Held at the Town Green, this free concert offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy downtown Rome.Guardians of the Jukebox will bring…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE SUMMER ACADEMY ADVANCED PERFORMANCE COMPANY ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR RISING 8TH TO 12TH GRADE STUDENTS
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: The Advanced Performance Company is excited to announce its upcoming summer academy experience for returning participants rising from 8th to 12th grade. This immersive two-week program promises to elevate young actors’ skills in improvisation, scene-building, acting and characterization, musical theatre vocal technique, choreography, and technical theatre design, culminating in…… read more »