Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in January, unchanged over-the-previous-month. A year ago, the rate was 3.6 percent. “Georgia’s success is driven by its people, and we remain committed to supporting them every step of the way,”…… read more »
The community is invited by the Rome International Film Festival and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation to a “Grease Singalong!” scheduled for Saturday, April 5th at 7 pm at the DeSoto Theatre, 501 Broad Street in Rome. Fans of the 1978 film “Grease” will enjoy an opportunity to screen it in the historic downtown venue…… read more »
Photo release from Atrium Health Floyd: Gregory E. Harris DO, FACOI, an oncologist with Harbin Clinic, served as Doctor of the Day Tuesday for the Georgia General Assembly. The Medical Association of Georgia’s Doctor of the Day works in the Medical Aid Station at the State Capitol, where they provide free minor medical care for…… read more »
Announcement from New Echota State Historic Site New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will be hosting ‘First Saturday Hike’ on April 5th, 2025, 10am-11:30 am. Visitors will join our ranger for the morning and explore the nature trails here at New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the…… read more »
There will be a runoff to fill the vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. David Thornton and Chip Hood were the top vote recipients in Tuesday’s Special Election and will proceed to the runoff, which is scheduled for April 15th. The winner will go on to complete the unexpired term of Larry…… read more »
The beginning of Spring 2025 will be busy for the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home, located at 501 Riverside Parkway in Rome. The museum’s lecture series on women in Cherokee history will continue this Thursday evening at 6 pm with a presentation by Irina Garner from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site in Chatsworth. This…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced his appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Joined by her family and supporters, she will be sworn into office on April 4th and serve the remainder of the term won by Bruce…… read more »
Media release from Northwest Georgia Charter Academy: The beloved Pinto Bean Luncheon has a new name and a new time, but its rich tradition remains the same! Now called the Pinto Bean Education Celebration, the event has been moved from lunchtime to the evening to ensure that more families, students, and working community members can…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces Shasten Tomas as the first recipient of the Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship. Matthew Vroman earned a diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technology and three Aviation Maintenance Technician certificates at GNTC. Vroman passed away in 2024 at age 25 after years of battling numerous health issues.…… read more »
It’s Election Day in Floyd County, GA. The Special Election will determine who will fill a vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Polls county-wide are open from 7 am to 7 pm to accommodate those who did not vote early. Candidates include Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and…… read more »