Media release from the Rome Police Department, dated April 17, 2025: We are deeply saddened to confirm a tragic accident that occurred earlier today, resulting in the death of a juvenile who is the child of one of our officers. At 3:54 pm, emergency personnel responded to a call regarding a motor vehicle accident in…… read more »
April is National Volunteer Month, and Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is in search of volunteers that are either handy with a hammer or maybe enjoy spending time at the ballpark. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, says that Habitat needs folks to help out with concessions at Rome Emperors’ home games. The non-profit receives a…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth is making it easy to get screened for breast cancer with convenient 30-minute 3D screening mammograms for $30 in May for patients without insurance who qualify. 30 minutes could truly save your life. Annual mammograms are still the top-recommended screening for women because it allows the earliest possible detection…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: Two Georgia Lottery players in Rome and Carrollton won $50,000 each in the April 16 Powerball drawing by matching four of the five white-ball numbers and the Powerball number. The winning tickets were purchased at Rome Food Mart, 618 Calhoun Avenue, Rome, and at J’s Shoppette, 2018 Hays Mill Road, Carrollton. The…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s March unemployment rate was 3.6%, unchanged from a revised 3.6% in February. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. “Georgia’s job market is full of opportunity, with nearly 5 million jobs and three openings for every Georgian,” said…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA: On Wednesday, the Floyd County Election office announced they were recognized for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for Accessibility: Best Practices for Improving Accessibility for Voters with Disabilities. Also known as the “Clearies,” the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) presents the awards program annually to celebrate the…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: By: Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome) After twelve weeks of tireless work under the Gold Dome, the 2025 Legislative Session has officially ended. Senate Republicans fought daily to protect your freedoms, defend your financial security and invest in the values that make our communities strong and safe. Our most…… read more »
Spring has sprung and has led to an uptick in visitors to Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, enthuses that Georgians have been flocking to state parks to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Families in search of something entertaining to do on Easter or Mother’s Day are…… read more »
David Thornton has been elected as the newest member of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners. He won Tuesday’s runoff election and will proceed to fill the vacancy of Post 4 that was left by the passing of Larry Maxey back in November. Thornton received a total of 2,892 votes, and Chip Hood received 1,713…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and state and local leaders signed legislation on Tuesday at a ceremony in Cobb County delivering more than $1 billion in significant tax relief to hardworking Georgians through an acceleration…… read more »