Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: A Gainesville player is now a millionaire after winning $2 million in the June 20 Mega Millions drawing. The lucky ticket, purchased on the Georgia Lottery mobile app, matched all five white ball numbers and included a built-in 2X Megaplier, doubling the standard $1 million prize. The next Mega Millions…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: With the official start of summer, the American Red Cross of Georgia wants everyone to stay safe this summer. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event. The Red Cross of Georgia urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: 1. Stay…… read more »
Summer has arrived with a sweaty bang in Rome, GA. Temperatures are predicted by the National Weather Service to soar into the mid to upper 90s with heat index values into the 100s throughout this week. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, urges the public to refrain from leaving pets…… read more »
Restoration Lindale, Inc. will host its 11th annual Lindale Independence Day Celebration Festival, Parade, and Car Show on Saturday, June 28th from 9 am to 1 pm. Here are the details: FESTIVAL : 9 am – 1pm at the Gilbreath Center in the field under the oak trees. Enjoy food, arts & crafts, and much…… read more »
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Get ready for a fun-filled day on Friday, July 4th, as a fun day of food, music, inflatables and more awaits as the 2025 Independence Day Extravaganza sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic takes over Ridge Ferry Park. The park opens to the public at 4…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to celebrate by making a blood donation appointment to help power the blood supply through mid-summer. While all blood types are needed, donors with type O blood are most urgently needed.…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period (Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6). This represents an increase of 1.7 million travelers (2.4%) over last year and 7 million more than in 2019. To better reflect holiday travel trends, AAA’s forecast now accounts for two…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average increased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 9 cents higher than it was a week ago, 2 cents higher than it…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Kendra Pickens, RN, director of Nursing Excellence and Professional Development at Atrium Health Floyd, was surprised with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award, given to those who create an environment where compassionate, skillful care thrives. Pickens has been with Floyd for more than 5 years. “It really is a pleasure…… read more »