Media release from the City of Rome, GA: In observance of Memorial Day, City of Rome administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. Provided are service changes and closures: Rome Solid Waste Schedule Walker Mountain LandfillThe landfill will be closed on Monday, May 26, and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday,…… read more »
Strong storms swept through Rome and Northwest Georgia on late Tuesday night, with heavy rain and even tornado warnings. The National Weather Service reported .76 inches of rain at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. Higher amounts were reported in parts of Floyd County by the Emergency Management Agency. For updates on any potential storm damage and…… read more »
The Three Rivers Singers’ 25th anniversary concert is slated for this Thursday evening at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. They will be accompanied by acclaimed soprano Indra Thomas and the Rome High School Choir. Attendees will enjoy a performance of “A Vision Unfolding”, a work by Kyle Pederson. Kam Malone, Conductor, states that…… read more »
Media release from AAA: The Auto Club Group: As Memorial Day weekend approaches, AAA is not only gearing up to assist more than 378,000 stranded drivers nationwide but also taking steps to prevent impaired driving tragedies. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go service in Georgia and other select locations to offer a confidential…… read more »
American Legion Post 52, located at 1205 Calhoun Road in Rome, invites the community to its Memorial Day weekend BBQ Sale, slated for this Saturday, May 24th from 10 am until 2 pm. John Fortune, Senior Vice Commander, says that the proceeds from the sale will fund things like scholarships for local high school students…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. The individual acquired the virus while traveling internationally. DPH is working to identify any persons who may have been exposed through contact with the individual between May 10 and May 18, when…… read more »
Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: The Floyd County, GA Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present a Community Workshop on “Making Your Own Fluted Hypertufa Plant Container” on Saturday, June 7, from 10am to 1pm at Chieftains Museum, located at 501 Riverside Parkway in Rome. This will be an opportunity for…… read more »
The Georgia gas price average increased 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 overnight. Monday’s state average is 4 cents higher than a week ago, 1 cent lower than a month ago, and 46 cents lower than last year. It costs…… read more »
It is graduation time for local high schools’ Class of 2025! Darlington School held their ceremony on Saturday, as did Unity Christian School. Floyd County Schools will hold their graduation ceremonies at these times: Armuchee High – Tuesday night at 7:30 pm Pepperell High – Wednesday night at 7:30 pm Coosa High – Thursday night…… read more »
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is pleased to announce that President Dr. Don Dowless has been appointed to the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC) by Governor Brian Kemp. Dr. Dowless was officially sworn in on Monday, April 28, during a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol. He will represent Exempt Institutions on…… read more »