Category Archives: Local News
SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ELIMINATING GEORGIA’S INCOME TAX TO HOLD FIRST MEETING
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office:On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Eliminating Georgia's Income Tax, chaired by Sen. Blake Tillery, (R-Vidalia...
Aug 13, 2025
UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA’S ECONOMIC IMPACT INCREASES TO $23.1 BILLION
Media release from the University System of Georgia:The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state's economy in FY 2024 - a 5.4% jump from last year - while recent graduates sta...
Aug 12, 2025
GNTC STUDENT CLIMBING CORPORATE LADDER WITH AREA BANK
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student credits GNTC with helping her build a better future by helping her complete her High S...
Aug 12, 2025
SHORTER UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS EXPANDS SWEET SUCCESS WITH MOBILE ICE CREAM BUSINESS
Media release from Shorter University:Shorter University is celebrating the continued success of alumnus Matthew Ackley as he brings his entrepreneurial vision to new places in the community. On Augus...
Aug 12, 2025
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER 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...
Aug 10, 2025
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: CHILI-FEST 2025 SET FOR OCTOBER 25TH
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation:The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes and the coveted championship belt at the 2025 C...
Aug 10, 2025
ROME CITY SCHOOLS SHOW IMPROVEMENT IN SEVERAL AREAS IN MILESTONES TESTING
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Rome City Schools students showed growth in Math and English Language Arts as well as Social Studies and Science Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Cou...
Aug 10, 2025
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS CONTINUE TO OUTPERFORM STATE AND RESA IN GEORGIA MILESTONE TESTING
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2024 Georgia Milestones results, and once again, Floyd County Schools (FCS) has proven to be a regional...
Aug 10, 2025
GOVERNOR KEMP: JULY NET TAX REVENUES DOWN 2.7%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:The State of Georgia's net tax collections for the first month of FY 2026 totaled $2.49 billion, for a decrease of $70.1 million, or 2.7%, fro...
Aug 10, 2025
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES LOOKS FORWARD TO WELCOMING NEW AND RETURNING VOLUNTEERS AS A NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries looks forward to an influx of new and returning volunteers as local college students head to Rome, GA to begin the 2025-2026 school year.Lindsey Kilby, Executive Di...
Aug 08, 2025
