Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Appropriations Chairman Hatchett, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, and state leaders on Friday signed the budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Excerpt of Governor Kemp’s Remarks I’m proud…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION NOW PREPARING FOR SUMMER FUN
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is now preparing for Summer fun at the Northside Swim Center, Summer Camps, and the Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market. Private rentals at the Northside Swim Center will begin Tuesday, May 20th, according to Lindsey Jones, Recreation Services Manager. Public swim will begin on Saturday, May 24th. Call Rome-Floyd Parks and…… read more »
RUSH CHAPEL ROAD TO CLOSE NEXT WEEK FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management: Rush Chapel Road will be closed during the day next week while crews make repairs ahead of a paving project that is soon to be announced. Floyd County Public Works will close Rush Chapel Road beginning Monday May 12, 2025 through Thursday May 15, 2025 beginning at 8 a.m.…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS BILLS TO MODERNIZE AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY IN GEORGIA
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, constitutional officers, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and law enforcement officers, signed legislation improving and making major investments towards modernizing public safety in the State of Georgia. “All Georgians deserve to live in communities that…… read more »
FASHION. FILM. FUNK. COMING SOON TO THE HISTORIC DESOTO THEATRE!
Do you, like George Clinton and Parliament, “want the funk”? Then make plans to join the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation on Saturday, May 24th at 6 pm for “Fashion, Film, Funk at the DeSoto”. Leanne Cook, President of the HDTF Board of Directors, says that attendees will enjoy a funky fashion show, followed by a…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS FURTHER EXPANDS SECURITY MEASURES WITH K9 DETECTION AND INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE
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 the upcoming school year, FCS will implement enhanced security protocols through a new partnership with Global K9 Protection Group, a nationally recognized leader in…… read more »
GNTC’S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM RECEIVES OPERATION ROUND UP GRANT
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has received a $2,700 grant from the North Georgia Electric Membership Foundation to support Adult Education. “We are thankful to receive this grant, which will allow us to expand our support for Adult Education students as they work toward achieving their educational and…… read more »
NAMI – ROME, GA INVITES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO “CHALK” ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI – Rome, GA aims to engage the public in a conversation about mental health with “Let’s Chalk About Mental Health” on Friday, May 9th at 11 am in downtown Rome. Participants will gather at the corner of Broad Street and 4th Avenue. This will mark the…… read more »
ROME AREA HISTORY CENTER DEBUTS WWII COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBIT “OVER HERE AND OVER THERE”
Media release from the Rome Area History Center: The Rome Area History Center is proud to announce a new traveling exhibition, “Over Here and Over There: Georgia and Georgians in World War II,” is now open. This exhibit marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and highlights Georgia’s profound contributions to the…… read more »
GNTC HOLDS BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY GRADUATION
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on May 2 to honor 13 students graduating from Basic Law Enforcement Training Class #BL11-2025-01. The Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) program is designed to train and prepare graduates…… read more »