Category Archives: Local News
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Plans Backyard BBQ Bash for May 2nd
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of the Backyard BBQ Bash, set to take place on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 ...
Apr 09, 2026
March Net Tax Revenues Up 4.8%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia's net tax collections in the month of March totaled $2.62 billion, for an increase of $120.4 million, or 4.8%, compared to Ma...
Apr 09, 2026
GNTC Students Awarded Spring 2026 Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarships
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship in recogni...
Apr 09, 2026 Foundation, Gov. Deal Scholarship 2026
Georgia Lottery Players Claimed More Than $46M in Winnings from Scratchers Last Week
Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: A Soperton resident won the $1 million top prize playing the Millionaire Maker scratch-off game from the Georgia Lottery. The lucky ticket was purch...
Apr 09, 2026
Fuller Wins Special Election Runoff
Voters across Northwest Georgia cast their ballots on Tuesday in the special election runoff for U.S. House of Representatives, District 14. Clay Fuller, a Republican, won the runoff with 55.9% of vot...
Apr 08, 2026
Spring Art Market Set for Friday and Saturday
Media release from the Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia's Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop is proud to announce the return of its annual Spring Art Market, taking place April 10-11 at th...
Apr 08, 2026
Limited Edition Historic Courthouse Commemorative T-Shirts On Sale Now
Media release from Floyd County, GA: After the devastating fire on Monday, March 23, the loss of our historic courthouse is felt by so many across Rome and Floyd County. While much of the building its...
Apr 08, 2026
GNTC Supports Disabled Veterans Through Education
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces it is accepting applications through April 30 for the summer term for a new state sch...
Apr 08, 2026
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for Cooling is Open
Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services: Eligible Georgians may apply for cooling assistance through the Georgia Department of Human Services' (DHS) Low Income Home Energy Assistan...
Apr 08, 2026
Contract Approved for Stabilization of Historic Courthouse Pending Legal Review
Media release from Floyd County, GA: At their Monday, April 6, 2026, special called meeting, the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved expenses and a proposal to contract Quality Plus Services,...
Apr 07, 2026
