Category Archives: Local News

Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:The cruise industry is riding a wave of momentum into 2026. AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will set sail on ocean cruises next year. That ma...

Many people are excited that Halloween falls on a Friday this year, and local families will have a handful of opportunities to safely celebrate around Rome and Floyd County.Downtown Trick or Treat wil...

Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region:As temperatures drop in Georgia, the American Red Cross of Georgia urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely."When it...

The Salvation Army of Rome, GA seeks support from community members to make the upcoming holiday season brighter for those in need.Registration continues through October for the non-profit’s 202...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Respiratory Care graduate Jay Shedd, system director of Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Lab and Neuro...

Media release from Berry College:In the new college admissions book "Dream School,"  families are urged to ditch the "Top 25 or bust" mindset and look at hidden-gem colleges with value and r...

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:Atrium Health Floyd nurses and other teammates have been recognized as part of the organization's Nursing Excellence Awards program – designed and develope...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (or DECAL):The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) last week announced a new statewide initiative focusing on way...

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia drivers are pumping the brakes on rising costs as gas prices fall for the second week in a row. The state average is now 6 cents lower ...

Early voting will continue through the next couple of weeks in the November 4th election at the Floyd County Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome. Registered voters may cast their early ballo...