Category Archives: Local News
AAA: “CRASHES HIT DIFFERENT WHEN THEY HAPPEN TO YOU”
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 h...
May 29, 2025
FUN-FILLED SUMMER OF 2025 ANTICIPATED BY CAVE SPRING DDA
A fun-filled Summer of 2025 is anticipated by the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority.Activities will include the 50th annual Cave Spring Arts Festival to be hosted by the Cave Spring Historica...
May 29, 2025
LOCALS PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE
Memorial Day ceremonies were held across the U.S.A. and around Rome and Floyd County on Monday to pay tribute to the military personnel who gave their lives in service to our country.Local veteran Joh...
May 26, 2025
ROME CITY COMMISSION, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD MEETINGS ON TUESDAY
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will begin at 5 pm with a Commissioners tour of Brother’s Place. C...
May 25, 2025
RECORD NUMBER OF STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM ROME HIGH SCHOOL
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:A record class of 480 Rome High School seniors walked the stage at Barron Stadium Saturday morning, flashing big smiles, giving out hugs, and some wiping away ...
May 25, 2025
NATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING WEEK IS JUNE 1-8, GEORGIA TO OFFER TWO FREE FISHING DAYS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources:Just in case you needed an excuse to get out on the water, National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) is June 1-8 and includes two FREE Fis...
May 25, 2025
FOLLOWING WATER SAFETY TIPS CAN HELP ENSURE SAFE SWIMMING
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:It's that time of the year when swimming activities heat up with the weather. Atrium Health Floyd wants to make sure your spring and summer days at the lake or p...
May 25, 2025
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY JOINS LOCAL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS IN CELEBRATING THE END OF THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County wholeheartedly joins local students, teachers, and parents in celebrating the end of the 2024-2025 school year.Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, says that...
May 23, 2025
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: RIDGE FERRY PARK FARMER’S MARKET TO OPEN FOR 2025 SEASON ON JUNE 7TH
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation:The wait is almost over. Farm-fresh produce, mouthwatering baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, vibrant fresh-cut flowers, and more are just around...
May 23, 2025
A STORMY TUESDAY NIGHT FOR ROME AND NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Strong storms swept through Rome and Northwest Georgia on late Tuesday night, with heavy rain and even tornado warnings.The National Weather Service reported .76 inches of rain at Rome’s Russell...
May 21, 2025
