Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management: Floyd County Public Works will close sections of Turner Road this week to replace cross drains at two locations. All work will be daytime only from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Detours have been set at Ga 156 (New Rosedale Road) and Ga 140 (Turkey Mountain Road). Contact Floyd…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: When a patient needed medical equipment before being safely sent home from the hospital, Ivy Kate Marchman, a registered nurse at Atrium Health Floyd, knew just what to do. The patient’s wheelchair was at another location, and Marchman knew the patient would need it. The nurse got the wheelchair…… read more »
The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.88 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 3 cents lower than it was a week ago, 5 cents lower than it was a month ago, and 49 cents lower…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth: Officials and community members were filled with excitement and optimism as they celebrated the groundbreaking of the AdventHealth Cancer Pavilion on Friday, May 30, in Rome, Georgia. “Our mission at AdventHealth is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ, and I cannot think of anything else in health care that more…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross, Georgia Region: Even before the first hurricane threatens, the American Red Cross, Georgia, is working behind the scenes to make sure people don’t have to face the worst alone. “At the Red Cross, we never stop preparing for disasters because we know they can happen anytime, anywhere,” said Adelaide Kirk,…… read more »
Media release from New Echota State Historic Site: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will be hosting ‘First Saturday Hike’ on June 7th, 2025, 10am-11:30 am. Visitors will join our ranger for the morning and explore the nature trails here at New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site. Escape the summer heat and step into the…… read more »
Summer break may have only just started for local students, but Empowered Elegance is already thinking about homecoming. Empowered Elegance is a non-profit with a mission to make milestones such as homecoming and prom special for under-resourced girls in the community. They achieve this mission through the provision of dresses and accessories to those who…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County Emergency Management: Participants in the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia will gather in Downtown Rome this weekend for their kickoff and overnight festivities on Saturday at The Forum. The group ride leaves Downtown Rome on Sunday at 7 a.m. using local roads to travel to Cartersville. Please use caution as you…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation: At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred on the evening of May 28, 2025. Preliminary information indicates that a woman, later identified as Carrie Hall, age 50, of…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As the summer months approach, roads become busier with travelers heading to vacations, beaches, and family gatherings. This seasonal increase in traffic heightens the risk of crashes, often involving preventable factors. AAA – The Auto Club Group has launched the ‘Crashes Hit Different When They Happen…… read more »