Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through November 17, 2025, for its 2026 Career Academy, a weeklong summer camp for current 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources management. This summer, DNR invites rising juniors and seniors…… read more »
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites local artists to participate in the 2nd annual Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome scheduled for Saturday, October 18th to coincide with Fiddlin’ Fest, a Fall street festival in downtown Rome. Kristi Kent, Communications Director for the tourism office, says that Plein Air painting is the act of…… read more »
Early voting will be offered through the next few weeks in the November 4th election at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street in Rome. Registered voters may cast their early ballots on weekdays between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm from today through October 31st, as well as…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Rome Christmas Parade Committee is pleased to announce that entries for the 2025 Rome Christmas Parade are officially open. This year’s parade theme is “Christmastime in the City,” celebrating the magic and charm of the holiday season in downtown Rome. The parade will take place…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As fall settles over the Peach State, Georgia motorists are enjoying a modest break at the gas pump. Over the past weekend, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline dipped slightly, reflecting national trends of steady supply and tempered demand. As of Monday, the statewide average…… read more »
It’s still fairly early in the 2025-2026 school year, and it’s still a good time to become a mentor or volunteer with Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County. Gregory Wooten, CIS Executive Director, says that there is always a need for mentors and volunteers, particularly at this point in the school year. Training is provided…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: For a third consecutive year, the Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2025 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of which play a key role in…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of September totaled nearly $3.27 billion, for an increase of $60.3 million, or 1.9 percent, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections approached $3.21 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled $8.17…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Chamber wants to go ahead and share a reminder now with locals – shop locally during the upcoming holiday season! Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, encourages the community to be on the look out for the Chamber’s soon-to-be-released 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. This guide is part of the Elevate program and will be…… read more »