Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools is proud to announce that Garden Lakes Elementary School has emerged as the champion of the 2nd annual FCS Reading Bowl competition, held at Shorter University. In a spirited contest that showcased the reading prowess of fourth-grade students, Pepperell Elementary School secured the runner-up position.…… read more »
Media release from Darlington School: Stop the press! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit will inspire everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day. Darlington’s fine arts department and The Darlington Players will present Disney’s “Newsies, the Broadway Musical” Feb. 21-23 downtown at the historic Rome City Auditorium. Show times are 6…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers – Georgia: The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present a free Community Workshop on “Pruning” on Saturday, March 8th from 2pm to 4pm at Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home in Rome, GA. This is a great way to learn basic pruning skills and gain knowledge about…… read more »
The Rome Symphony Orchestra will present “An Evening of Broadway with Jacque” on Saturday, February 15th at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. The doors will open at 6 pm. Jacquelynne Fontaine Isaac, star of stage and screen, will be back in Rome to join the orchestra for classic and contemporary Broadway hits, says…… read more »
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: “Pride and Prejudice” by Kate Hamill is a bold, surprising, and boisterous adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel exploring the absurdities and thrills of finding the perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she…… read more »
From the Floyd County, GA Sheriff’s Office: On February 12, 2025, we hosted a public meeting to discuss the jail-based 287(g) program, which is a collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Our partnership with ICE and the 287(g) program has been in place since 2018. The meeting generated significant interest from the community…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced his appointment of Josh Lamb as director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). Lamb will fill the role following the departure of previous director Chris Stallings. “I’m honored to welcome Lt. Col. Lamb to GEMA…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County, GA Board of Elections and Registration: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County…… read more »
Just a couple of days remain to purchase tokens of affection to give to loved ones on Valentines Day, and local retailers would love your business. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber, attests that local businesses provide personal service and offer a wide variety of gifts for Valentines Day and all special…… read more »
Applications are being accepted through this Friday, February 14th for the Junior Service League of Rome’s Community Partnership Program for next league year. Shannon Newby, current JSL President, says that local non-profits may apply for assistance in the form of volunteers, member drives, and funding. More information and the application are available at www.jslofrome.com. Interested…… read more »