Category Archives: Local News

FCPD INTRODUCES ELECTRONIC DETECTION CANINE “BILLY”
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department:Earlier this week, the Floyd County Police Department and Defenders for Children organization presented and demonstrated its new Electronic De...
Cripple Creek Jan 29, 2025

GNTC NAMES 2025 GOAL, RICK PERKINS AWARD WINNERS
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Robert Branum, a Cybersecurity student from Ringgold, was named Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) 2025 Georgia Occupational...
Cripple Creek Jan 29, 2025

LILY CANTRELL NAMED VALEDICTORIAN, SAM HARD NAMED SALUTATORIAN FOR ROME HIGH SCHOOL
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Whether in the classroom, in the pool, playing the piano, volunteering, or more, Lily Cantrell has shown a propensity for high achievement. Her many skills and...
Cripple Creek Jan 29, 2025

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST NORTHWEST GEORGIA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond:AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the upcoming Northwest Georgia Health and Wellness Expo, a free event dedicated to promoting health, fitness, nutritio...
Cripple Creek Jan 29, 2025

AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE PARKED IN NEUTRAL
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:The Georgia gas price average holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians continue to pay an average price of $2.96 per...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.ro...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM UNDERWAY FOR 2025
Are you ready to enjoy some Girl Scout Cookies? Troops have been taking orders since the beginning of the year. Booth sales will begin on February 9th, according to Leslie Gilliam, Director of Communi...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD EARNS GHA AWARDS
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has earned a Patient Safety and Quality Award from the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) for its efforts to improve care.The ...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025

NEW ECHOTA STATE HISTORIC SITE TO PARTICIPATE IN ‘SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY’ ON FEBRUARY 9TH
Announcement from New Echota State Historic Site:New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will be hosting 'Super Museum Sunday' on February 9th, 2025, 9:00am-5:00pm, all admission fees will be ...
Cripple Creek Jan 27, 2025

THE CITY OF ROME, GA LAUNCHES CITY TEXT ALERTS, FREE TEXT SERVICE ENABLES DISTRIBUTION OF URGENT AND ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS
Media release from the City of Rome, GA:The City of Rome is excited to announce the launch of its new text messaging platform designed to help residents stay informed and engaged with the latest updat...
Cripple Creek Jan 24, 2025



