Category Archives: Local News
Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson Expresses Gratitude Towards Those Who Kept the Public Safe Amid Historic Courthouse Fire on March 23rd
Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson is grateful for the firefighters, public safety officials, and first responders that kept community members safe amid the fire at the historic Floyd County Courthous...
Apr 07, 2026
Floyd County Elections Board Schedules Special Called Meeting to Certify Special Election Runoff
Announcement from the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration: The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a special called meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Floyd Coun...
Apr 07, 2026
New Echota State Historic Site to Host "Stand Clear, Weapons Are Here!" on April 11th
Media release from New Echota State Historic Site: New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site, in Calhoun will be hosting Stand Clear Weapons are Here on April 11th, 2026, at the Vann Tavern from...
Apr 07, 2026
Pet First Aid Awareness Month: Keep Your Pets Safe
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: It's Pet First Aid Awareness Month, the perfect time to take advantage of the free American Red Cross Pet First Aid App and online class and learn...
Apr 07, 2026
AAA: Gas Prices Edge Up Across Georgia
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (April 6, 2026) Ongoing fighting in the Middle East is driving oil prices higher, which is pushing gas prices up. However, Georgia's gas tax suspe...
Apr 06, 2026
Runoff Set for Tuesday
This Tuesday, April 7th is the date of the special election runoff for U.S. House of Representatives, District 14. Congressional candidates include Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris. The winner in that rac...
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GNTC's 2026 Spring Plant Sale Set for April 13-16
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The 2026 Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), an annual tradition in Rome, will be held April 13-16. The sale ...
Apr 05, 2026
GHC Hosts President's Scholars Day to Inspire Future Students and Strengthen Community Engagement
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently welcomed high-achieving high school seniors and their families to campus for the college's first President's Scho...
Apr 05, 2026
Berry College Theatre Company to Perform "Songs for a New World" April 8-12
Media release from Berry College: The Berry College Theatre Company presents "Songs for a New World" at Sisters Theatre April 8 - 12. Jason Robert Brown's "Songs for a New World" is a favorite among m...
Apr 05, 2026
Family Resource Center Teams with Community Partners to Observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
April is observed annually as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Family Resource Center is partnering with other human service agencies to promote child abuse prevention in Rome and Floyd Coun...
Apr 02, 2026
