Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Now that the school year is back in session in Georgia, State Troopers and CVE Officers encourage motorists to drive with caution and pay attention to their surroundings when driving in or near a school zone. AAA states approximately 1.7 million children will return to schools…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: JoiningAtrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine & Pediatrics Polk is a homecoming for Dr. Jacob Collier, who is happy to be treating patients in Cedartown, where he grew up. “It was my goal to be back and be able to serve Cedartown. So, it’s been a blessing to…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreases slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than it was a week ago, 1 cent lower than…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below: The Floyd County…… read more »
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes and the coveted championship belt at the 2025 Chili-Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power set for Saturday, October 25 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is now open…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools students showed growth in Math and English Language Arts as well as Social Studies and Science Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests, with significant gains in some grades and subjects. The test results are for the most recent school year, 2024-2025. “We continue to see…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2024 Georgia Milestones results, and once again, Floyd County Schools (FCS) has proven to be a regional and statewide leader in student achievement. With exceptional growth and performance in every assessed area, FCS continues to set the standard for academic…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for the first month of FY 2026 totaled $2.49 billion, for a decrease of $70.1 million, or 2.7%, from July 2024 (FY 2025), when net tax collections totaled roughly $2.56 billion, in part reflecting the 20 basis point (3.7%) reduction…… read more »
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries looks forward to an influx of new and returning volunteers as local college students head to Rome, GA to begin the 2025-2026 school year. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that students from Berry College and other volunteers are needed to assist with the Bagwell Food Pantry, Backpack Buddies, home deliveries, and…… read more »
The 23rd annual Health Initiative for Men and Women is set for next Saturday, August 16th from 8 am to noon at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 E. 12th Street in Rome. There will be free health screenings, vendors, freebies, and educational opportunities. Mammograms may be scheduled in advance by calling (706) 509-6840 and…… read more »