Category Archives: Local News

RED CROSS: MAKE A PLAN TO GIVE BLOOD THIS FALL

RED CROSS: MAKE A PLAN TO GIVE BLOOD THIS FALL

Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now.   For many,…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE BY A PENNY OVER THE PAST WEEK

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE ROSE BY A PENNY OVER THE PAST WEEK

Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average ticked up by one cent this week, showing only a minimal change at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. As of Monday, the state’s average is unchanged from last month…read more »

FLOYD COUNTY PRISON TRANSITIONING TO NEW WORK UNIFORMS

Media release from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Prison is making a change over from the traditional white with blue striped inmate uniform to a more durable denim with an orange stripe. Warden Mike Long said not only is the fabric more durable, but there will also be an amount of cost savings as…read more »

RHONDA WALLACE A DEDICATED PARTICIPANT IN PAPER DOLL PARADE

RHONDA WALLACE A DEDICATED PARTICIPANT IN PAPER DOLL PARADE

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: When Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic’s Paper Doll Parade & Breast Cancer Awareness 5K & Health Walk is in full swing on Sept. 27, Rhonda Wallace will be there. Wallace is a breast cancer survivor and a dedicated supporter of the annual event, which is organized by Rome-Floyd…read more »

GA DNR OFFERS NEW ROUND OF WILDLIFE VIEWING GRANTS

GA DNR OFFERS NEW ROUND OF WILDLIFE VIEWING GRANTS

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a helping hand to projects that help people experience the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats. The opportunity comes from the agency’s Wildlife Viewing Grants Program. Grant proposals for 2026 are being accepted at https://georgiawildlife.com/WildlifeViewingGrants. The deadline to…read more »

ROME LITTLE THEATRE AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: “TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS” – A HEARTFELT JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE’S CHALLENGES

ROME LITTLE THEATRE AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT: “TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS” – A HEARTFELT JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE’S CHALLENGES

Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for “Tiny Beautiful Things,” based on the poignant collection of advice columns by Cheryl Strayed, known for her bestselling memoir “Wild.” This deeply moving play will take the stage from February 6 – February 15, 2026, bringing to life the raw…read more »

GOHS: NATIONAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK STARTS ON SUNDAY

GOHS: NATIONAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK STARTS ON SUNDAY

Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) encourages all parents and guardians to have their child’s car seat checked to ensure their precious cargo is riding the right safety seat based upon the child’s height and weight.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has designated…read more »