Category Archives: Local News
LIVING PROOF RECOVERY LOOKS FORWARD TO 3RD ANNUAL TASTE OF ROME, TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
LivingProof Recovery looks forward to hosting the 3rd annual Taste of Rome on the evening of Tuesday, May 27th from 6 pm until 9 pm at the Courtyard by Mariott Rome Riverwalk.Proceeds will support men...
May 11, 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...
May 11, 2025
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS FY26 BUDGET
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Appropriations Chairman Hatchett, constitutional officers, ...
May 11, 2025
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION NOW PREPARING FOR SUMMER FUN
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is now preparing for Summer fun at the Northside Swim Center, Summer Camps, and the Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market.Private rentals at the Northside Swim Center ...
May 09, 2025
RUSH CHAPEL ROAD TO CLOSE NEXT WEEK FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
Announcement from Floyd County Emergency Management:Rush Chapel Road will be closed during the day next week while crews make repairs ahead of a paving project that is soon to be announced.Floyd Count...
May 09, 2025
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS BILLS TO MODERNIZE AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY IN GEORGIA
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, constitutional officers, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and law enforcement offi...
May 09, 2025
FASHION. FILM. FUNK. COMING SOON TO THE HISTORIC DESOTO THEATRE!
Do you, like George Clinton and Parliament, "want the funk"? Then make plans to join the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation on Saturday, May 24th at 6 pm for "Fashion, Film, Funk at the DeSoto".Leanne...
May 08, 2025
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS FURTHER EXPANDS SECURITY MEASURES WITH K9 DETECTION AND INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:Floyd County Schools (FCS) is taking bold new steps to further strengthen the safety and security of its students, staff, and campuses. Beginning in th...
May 08, 2025
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ROME TO HOST 2025 TOUCH A TRUCK ON MAY 24TH AT COOSA VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS
The Children’s Museum of Rome will host its 2025 Touch A Truck event on Saturday, May 24th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.Kids will have the opportunity to explore firetrucks...
May 06, 2025
SHORTER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SERVE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH HAWKS ON MISSION
Media release from Shorter University:Shorter University students, faculty, and staff recently stepped into service during Hawks on Mission, an annual initiative that mobilizes the campus communi...
May 06, 2025
