Category Archives: Local News
LIVING PROOF RECOVERY TO BRING FLAVOR, FUN, AND PURPOSE WITH 3RD ANNUAL TASTE OF ROME
Media release from LivingProof Recovery:Mark your calendars and bring your appetite! On Tuesday, May 27th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, LivingProof Recovery invites the community to the 3rd Annua...
Apr 25, 2025
THORNTON SWORN IN AS NEWEST MEMBER OF THE FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION
David Thornton was sworn in on Tuesday morning as the newest member of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners. He was elected in the April 15th runoff to fill the vacancy on Post 4 left by the passin...
Apr 23, 2025
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES: NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO GO AHEAD AND MAKE PLANS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Memorial Day weekend will be here in just over a month, and Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites anticipate a plethora of visitors ready to usher in the ‘unofficial start to Summer’.Kim ...
Apr 23, 2025
SECOND CASE OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE CONFIRMED IN GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources:The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division confirmed a second deer has tested positive for chronic wa...
Apr 23, 2025
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO HOST 3RD ANNUAL “ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 3RD GRADER?” GAME SHOW FUNDRAISER THIS THURSDAY
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth’s 3rd annual "Are You Smarter Than a 3rd Grader?" Game Show Fundraiser will take place this Thursday at 6 pm at the Rome City Auditorium.Je...
Apr 22, 2025
GNTC TO HOST SPRING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ON THURSDAY
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Approximately 200 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Forum River Center on T...
Apr 22, 2025
GHC PRESIDENT MIKE HOBBS HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS WHITE ROSE AWARD
Media release from Georgia Highlands College:Over a hundred students, college faculty and staff, and community members celebrated the President of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) on Monday during a sp...
Apr 22, 2025
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD HONORS FAITHFUL VOLUNTEERS
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:Four volunteers at Atrium Health Floyd have been recognized as Good Samaritans for their dedication and willingness to serve. April 20-26 is National Volunteer W...
Apr 22, 2025
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS TORT REFORM LEGISLATION
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Constitutional Officers, members of the...
Apr 22, 2025
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO OFFER $30 MAMMOGRAMS IN MAY
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond:AdventHealth is making it easy to get screened for breast cancer with convenient 30-minute 3D screening mammograms for $30 in May for patients without insurance...
Apr 18, 2025
