Category Archives: Local News
CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATION UPDATE: FOUNDING GROUP ANNOUNCES SECOND OPTION FOR CAMPUS SITE
Media release from the Northwest Georgia Charter Academy:The Northwest Georgia Charter Academy board announces that is now working on two separate and equally desirable locations for the future public...
Jun 04, 2025
SUMMERVILLE MAIN STREET TO HOST WILD WEST FUN, DOUBLE STEAM TRAIN ARRIVAL, JEEP CRUISE-IN, AND DUCKY DERBY ON JUNE 7TH
Media release from Summerville Main Street:Round up the whole family and head to the Summerville Depot (119 East Washington Street) on Saturday, June 7, for an unforgettable day packed with Wild West ...
Jun 04, 2025
GNTC HOSTS TCSG STATE BOARD MEETING
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) State Board Meeting Wednesday, June 4...
Jun 04, 2025
EARLY VOTING CONTINUES IN SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION FOR DISTRICT 2 AND 3 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER
This week marks the second week of the three-week early voting period in the Special Primary Election for Georgia’s District 2 and District 3 Public Service Commissioner (PSC). Floyd County vote...
Jun 03, 2025
SUMMER BREAK MAY HAVE JUST STARTED, BUT LOCAL NON-PROFIT EMPOWERED ELEGANCE IS ALREADY THINKING ABOUT HOMECOMING – DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
Summer break may have only just started for local students, but Empowered Elegance is already thinking about homecoming.Empowered Elegance is a non-profit with a mission to make milestones such as hom...
May 30, 2025
BICYCLE RIDE ACROSS GEORGIA WILL KICK OFF IN ROME THIS WEEKEND, HERE’S A TRAVEL ADVISORY FROM FLOYD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Media release from Floyd County Emergency Management:Participants in the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia will gather in Downtown Rome this weekend for their kickoff and overnight festivities on Saturday a...
May 30, 2025
GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN BARTOW COUNTY
Media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation:At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff's Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into an offi...
May 29, 2025
AAA: “CRASHES HIT DIFFERENT WHEN THEY HAPPEN TO YOU”
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:As the summer months approach, roads become busier with travelers heading to vacations, beaches, and family gatherings. This seasonal increase in traffic h...
May 29, 2025
FUN-FILLED SUMMER OF 2025 ANTICIPATED BY CAVE SPRING DDA
A fun-filled Summer of 2025 is anticipated by the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority.Activities will include the 50th annual Cave Spring Arts Festival to be hosted by the Cave Spring Historica...
May 29, 2025
LOCALS PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE
Memorial Day ceremonies were held across the U.S.A. and around Rome and Floyd County on Monday to pay tribute to the military personnel who gave their lives in service to our country.Local veteran Joh...
May 26, 2025
