Category Archives: Local News

GEORGIA DNR OPENS APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2026 CAREER ACADEMY

GEORGIA DNR OPENS APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2026 CAREER ACADEMY

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 »

GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM INVITES LOCAL ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLEIN AIR SHOWCASE OF GEORGIA’S ROME SET FOR THIS SATURDAY AS PART OF FIDDLIN’ FEST 2025

GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM INVITES LOCAL ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLEIN AIR SHOWCASE OF GEORGIA’S ROME SET FOR THIS SATURDAY AS PART OF FIDDLIN’ FEST 2025

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 BEGINS FOR NOVEMBER 4TH ELECTION

EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR NOVEMBER 4TH ELECTION

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 »

FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY

FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY

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 »

ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE COMMITTEE OPENS 2025 PARADE REGISTRATION

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 »

AAA: COOLER WEATHER, COOLER PRICES – GEORGIA GAS COST EASES UP

AAA: COOLER WEATHER, COOLER PRICES – GEORGIA GAS COST EASES UP

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 »

ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMED EXEMPLARY SCHOOL BOARD

ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION NAMED EXEMPLARY SCHOOL BOARD

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 »

GOVERNOR KEMP: SEPTEMBER NET TAX REVENUES UP 1.9%

GOVERNOR KEMP: SEPTEMBER NET TAX REVENUES UP 1.9%

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 »

ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO INTRODUCE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR 2025

ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO INTRODUCE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR 2025

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 »