Category Archives: Local News
Dr. Eric Robertson Named Main Elementary Principal
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Roberston has been named the principal at Main Elementary School. Dr. Rob has been serving as the inter...
Feb 11, 2026
Governor Kemp: January Net Tax Revenues Down 0.6%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia's net tax collections in the month of January totaled $3.03 billion, for a decrease of $18.1 million, or 0.6%, compared to Ja...
Feb 11, 2026
AAA Warns of Higher Crash Risks This Valentine's Day - Saturday Celebrations Increase Impaired and Distracted Driving
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (February 11, 2026) - AAA urges Georgia drivers to keep safety at the heart of their Valentine's Day plans. As more couples go out for romantic di...
Feb 11, 2026
Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism Celebrates 50 Years in 2026
The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the year 2026. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications, says that, in the office's early days, it was primarily focused on f...
Feb 10, 2026
Runway Extension Allows Thunderbirds to Join Rome Community in April
Media release from BBIG Marketing: Extension of the runway at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport will enable the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to spend more time interacting with locals on the ground i...
Feb 10, 2026
Six Floyd County Sophomores and Juniors Named as Governor's Honors State Semi-Finalists
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Six students from Floyd County Schools (FCS) have been chosen as state semi-finalists and will move forward in the Governor's Honors Program (GHP) selectio...
Feb 10, 2026
Shorter University Hosts Georgia Science Olympiad Regional Competition, Showcasing Student Leadership and STEM Excellence
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University recently welcomed middle school students from across the state to campus as it hosted the Division B Regional competition for the 2025 to 2026...
Feb 10, 2026
Floyd County Elections Board to Meet on February 17th
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the Floyd County Administration buildi...
Feb 10, 2026
AAA: Gas Prices Stay the Course in Georgia
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (February 9, 2026) - Georgia drivers are seeing familiar prices at the pump this week, as the state's average gas price remains unchanged from las...
Feb 09, 2026
Deadline to Register to Vote in March 10th Special Election is February 9th, Early Voting Begins February 16th
Monday, February 9th is the deadline to register to vote in the March 10th Special Election for United States House of Representatives, District 14. Those who intend to vote may verify their voter reg...
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