Category Archives: Local News
Four Rome High School Students Named Governor's Honors Semifinalists
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Four Rome High School students have been named Governor's Honors Semifinalists. They will now advance to the final round of interviews for selection into the ...
Feb 13, 2026
GNTC Offers Students Immersive Job Readiness Training Via Virtual Reality
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Office of Career Services is offering students immersive job readiness training to prepare fo...
Feb 13, 2026
Senator Blake Tillery's Plan to Cut Georgia's Income Tax Passes Senate
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: This week, Sen. Blake Tillery's (R-Vidalia) plan to eliminate the state income tax for two-thirds of Georgians, reduce the tax rate for the other th...
Feb 13, 2026
GA DNR: Sign Up Now for 20th Youth Birding Competition
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The start of registration for Georgia's Youth Birding Competition points to the soon-coming fun and excitement of this popular birdathon...
Feb 13, 2026
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA Is Grateful for Uptick in Fundraising over the Holidays and Seeks Continued Support Year-Round
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA saw an uptick in fundraising during this past holiday season from the previous year, but still requests donations from the public to fund its operating expenses and prog...
Feb 12, 2026
GNTC Awards 2026 Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces O'Darius Davis as the 2026 recipient of the Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship. Davi...
Feb 12, 2026
Darlington Announces Strategic Expansion of Pre-K to 2 Program
Media release from Darlington School: Darlington School has announced plans to expand its Pre-K through second-grade division over the next four years, responding to strong demand from local families ...
Feb 12, 2026
"Tiny Beautiful Things" at Rome Little Theatre This Weekend: A Journey of Humanity, Hope, and Healing
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: "Tiny Beautiful Things" is a deeply meaningful and impactful play. The cast is truly remarkable, pouring their hearts into every performance to bring these stor...
Feb 12, 2026
Floyd County Commission Honors Police Officers of the Year and Quarter
Media release from Floyd County, GA: Floyd County Commissioners recognized outstanding service and professionalism within the police department during its Tuesday meeting. Each year, selected officers...
Feb 11, 2026
Rome-Floyd Chamber Looks Forward to Celebrating Its Members and Accomplishments during Annual Meeting on March 4th
The Rome-Floyd Chamber will celebrate its members and accomplishments during its 2026 Annual Meeting, set for Wednesday, March 4th from 11:15 am to 1 pm at the Forum River Center. Pam Powers-Smith, Pr...
Feb 11, 2026
