Category Archives: Local News

Media release from Floyd County, GA:The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6 pm at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Stre...

Dude…if you are a fan of "The Big Lebowski", make plans to join the Rome International Film Festival and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation for a screening of the cult Coen Brothers classic ...

Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:The State of Georgia's net tax collections in June totaled roughly $3.15 billion for an increase of $124.3 million, or 4.1 percent, compared to FY ...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety:During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated eight fatal traffic crashes, whil...

Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety:Drivers are being warned to slow down or risk receiving a ticket when “Operation Southern Slow Down” begins next we...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Seventeen-year-old Jasper Byrd's career decisions mapped his path to the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Georgia Northwestern Technical...

The Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market continues every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am until 11 am through September 27th. It is presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation and sponsored by Atri...

Early voting is underway in the Special Primary Election Runoff for Public Service Commissioner (PSC). It will be offered daily from 8 am until 5 pm through this Friday, July 11th at the Floyd County ...

Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced he will appoint Dr. Dean Burke to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Community Health, effectiv...

Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region:The American Red Cross urges all donors to give now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on ...