Category Archives: Local News
ROME CITY COMMISSION, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD MEETINGS ON TUESDAY
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will begin at 5 pm with a Commissioners tour of Brother’s Place. C...
May 25, 2025
RECORD NUMBER OF STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM ROME HIGH SCHOOL
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:A record class of 480 Rome High School seniors walked the stage at Barron Stadium Saturday morning, flashing big smiles, giving out hugs, and some wiping away ...
May 25, 2025
NATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING WEEK IS JUNE 1-8, GEORGIA TO OFFER TWO FREE FISHING DAYS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources:Just in case you needed an excuse to get out on the water, National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) is June 1-8 and includes two FREE Fis...
May 25, 2025
FOLLOWING WATER SAFETY TIPS CAN HELP ENSURE SAFE SWIMMING
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:It's that time of the year when swimming activities heat up with the weather. Atrium Health Floyd wants to make sure your spring and summer days at the lake or p...
May 25, 2025
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY JOINS LOCAL STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS IN CELEBRATING THE END OF THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County wholeheartedly joins local students, teachers, and parents in celebrating the end of the 2024-2025 school year.Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, says that...
May 23, 2025
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: RIDGE FERRY PARK FARMER’S MARKET TO OPEN FOR 2025 SEASON ON JUNE 7TH
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation:The wait is almost over. Farm-fresh produce, mouthwatering baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, vibrant fresh-cut flowers, and more are just around...
May 23, 2025
A STORMY TUESDAY NIGHT FOR ROME AND NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Strong storms swept through Rome and Northwest Georgia on late Tuesday night, with heavy rain and even tornado warnings.The National Weather Service reported .76 inches of rain at Rome’s Russell...
May 21, 2025
THREE RIVERS SINGERS’ 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SET FOR THIS THURSDAY NIGHT
The Three Rivers Singers’ 25th anniversary concert is slated for this Thursday evening at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. They will be accompanied by acclaimed soprano Indra Thomas and the Rom...
May 21, 2025
AAA TO ACTIVATE ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Media release from AAA: The Auto Club Group:As Memorial Day weekend approaches, AAA is not only gearing up to assist more than 378,000 stranded drivers nationwide but also taking steps to prevent impa...
May 21, 2025
LOCALS INVITED TO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BBQ, SERVICES
American Legion Post 52, located at 1205 Calhoun Road in Rome, invites the community to its Memorial Day weekend BBQ Sale, slated for this Saturday, May 24th from 10 am until 2 pm.John Fortune, Senior...
May 20, 2025
