Category Archives: Local News
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY’S ANNUAL PAPERBACK BOOK SALE BEGINS AUGUST 16TH
Announcement from the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library:The Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library will host their annual Paperback Book Sale from Saturday, August 16th through Wednesday, Aug...
Aug 01, 2025
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER: OPERATION GIFT CARD RETURNS ON AUGUST 26TH
The Rome-Floyd Chamber urges local shoppers to mark their calendars for Tuesday, August 26th. That’s the date of Operation Gift Card - a limited time, electronic gift card matching program inten...
Jul 31, 2025
FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
The 2025 First Friday concert series is set to continue this Friday, August 1st at 7 pm on the Town Green in downtown Rome. It will feature performances by Kneckdown and The Band Waleska. There is no ...
Jul 31, 2025
ROME AREA HISTORY CENTER INVITES THE PUBLIC TO A SPECIAL TRAVELING EXHIBIT: “BEYOND ROSIE – WOMEN IN WORLD WAR II” AND MEET THE ROSIES EVENT
Media release from the Rome Area History Center:The Rome Area History Center is pleased to host the special traveling exhibit “Beyond Rosie: Women in World War II,” on loan from ...
Jul 31, 2025
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD PEDIATRICIAN OFFERS BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:Even though summers are short, getting back into a consistent school routine can be challenging. Dr. Mark Boudreau, a pediatrician at Atrium Health Floyd Pediatr...
Jul 31, 2025
CAVE SPRING DDA DIRECTOR: COME VISIT CAVE SPRING, GA BEFORE THE SUMMER ENDS!
The Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority encourages everyone – locals and out-of-towners – to visit Cave Spring, Georgia before the Summer ends.Marley Peals, Director, hopes that all...
Jul 30, 2025
ROME CITY SCHOOLS LAUNCHES DISENGAGE TO ENGAGE NO CELL PHONE INITIATIVE FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Rome City Schools is pleased to announce the implementation of its Disengage to Engage No Cell Phone Initiative, a new procedure designed to enhance student fo...
Jul 28, 2025
BREASTFEEDING EVENT SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2ND AT ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD; BIG LATCH ON TO TAKE PLACE DURING WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:Atrium Health Floyd will celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by honoring the challenging work of breastfeeding and pumping moms. The Big Latch On is a free b...
Jul 28, 2025
GHC LAUNCHES HANDS-ON PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM TO MEET RISING LOCAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS
Media release from Georgia Highlands College:Georgia Highlands College (GHC), through its Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE), is excited to announce the launch of its new Patient ...
Jul 28, 2025
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE INCHED UP BY A PENNY OVER THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:The Georgia gas price average is a penny pricier this week, proof that even small climbs matter. Monday’s state average is 1...
Jul 27, 2025
