Category Archives: Local News

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:Floyd County Schools (FCS) is taking bold new steps to further strengthen the safety and security of its students, staff, and campuses. Beginning in th...

The Children’s Museum of Rome will host its 2025 Touch A Truck event on Saturday, May 24th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.Kids will have the opportunity to explore firetrucks...

Media release from Shorter University:Shorter University students, faculty, and staff recently stepped into service during Hawks on Mission, an annual initiative that mobilizes the campus communi...

Media release from Georgia Highlands College:Hundreds of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) graduates will come together on May 15 in Rome to celebrate earning their college degree. GHC will ha...

Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:As temperatures rise, so does the desire to travel. A new survey from AAA - The Auto Club Group reveals that 58% of Georgians plan to take a...

The Georgia gas price average saw little movement at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change ...

Media release from Floyd County, GA:Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters was recently reappointed to serve as an at-large representative on the Board of Managers for the Association County Co...

Media release from Berry College:Berry College will celebrate two milestones at commencement May 10: the retirement of President Steve Briggs after nearly two decades of leadership and the class of 20...

Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation:The GBI is investigating the deaths of a mother & her four-year old daughter at the request of Aragon Police Department Chief John Tortoso.&n...

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:Johnson Elementary School (JES) and Model Elementary School (MES) have been recognized as 2024 winners in the Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS) ...