Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The wait is almost over. Farm-fresh produce, mouthwatering baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, vibrant fresh-cut flowers, and more are just around the corner as the Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd, prepares to open for the 2025 season. The market kicks off on…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: Whether traveling on the road or the water, state and local law enforcement officers ask everyone to “Join the Click” by always wearing their seat belts in vehicles and life jackets when swimming or riding in a vessel on the water. The Governor’s Office of Highway…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: As nearly 39.4 million Americans gear up for Memorial Day road trips, AAA is ready to assist thousands of stranded motorists. Last year, AAA responded to more than 356,000 roadside emergencies. The most common calls were flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts. “Remember to give your…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2% in April, down four-tenths over the previous month. A year ago, the rate was 3.2%. “This April, unemployment rates dropped across every region of Georgia,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “When…… read more »
Barbara Rivera-Holmes, the new Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor, recently paid a visit to Rome, and she will be back. Local manufacturers and workforce professionals had an opportunity to share concerns with Rivera-Holmes during her visit last week, states Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber. Rivera-Holmes, former President and CEO…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: The busy summer travel season begins this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Troopers and Officers will be on high-visibility patrols on the interstates, state routes, and local streets keeping an eye out for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could potentially cause a crash. This year’s…… read more »
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: In observance of Memorial Day, City of Rome administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. Provided are service changes and closures: Rome Solid Waste Schedule Walker Mountain LandfillThe landfill will be closed on Monday, May 26, and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday,…… read more »
Strong storms swept through Rome and Northwest Georgia on late Tuesday night, with heavy rain and even tornado warnings. The National Weather Service reported .76 inches of rain at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. Higher amounts were reported in parts of Floyd County by the Emergency Management Agency. For updates on any potential storm damage and…… read more »
The Three Rivers Singers’ 25th anniversary concert is slated for this Thursday evening at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium. They will be accompanied by acclaimed soprano Indra Thomas and the Rome High School Choir. Attendees will enjoy a performance of “A Vision Unfolding”, a work by Kyle Pederson. Kam Malone, Conductor, states that…… read more »
Media release from AAA: The Auto Club Group: As Memorial Day weekend approaches, AAA is not only gearing up to assist more than 378,000 stranded drivers nationwide but also taking steps to prevent impaired driving tragedies. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go service in Georgia and other select locations to offer a confidential…… read more »