Category Archives: Local News

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO CERTIFY ELECTION RESULTS AT FRIDAY MEETING

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO CERTIFY ELECTION RESULTS AT FRIDAY MEETING

Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Board of Elections and Registration: The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called meeting on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is to certify the November 4, 2025, election. This meeting will…read more »

RING IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT THE CHIEF VANN HOUSE

Media release from Chief Vann House State Historic Site: Candlelight Tours at the Chief Vann House Historic Site will be hosted the second weekend of December, Friday the 12th and Saturday the 13th, 5 – 9 p.m. To best enjoy your experience please arrive by 8:00p.m., the candles will be extinguished at 9p.m.  No reservations are needed…read more »

RESULTS FROM THE NOVEMBER 4TH MUNICIPAL GENERAL/SPECIAL ELECTION

The November 4th municipal general/special election is on the books. Voters in the City of Rome, GA elected Elaina Beeman (incumbent), Jill Fisher, and Vic Hixon to serve Ward 2 of the Rome City Commission. Incumbents Toni Blanchard, Pascha N. Burge, Will Byington, Faith Collins, and Alvin Jackson Sr. were elected to continue their service…read more »

ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET THIS WEEK

ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET THIS WEEK

The 22nd annual Rome International Film Festival is slated for this week in Rome, GA. Leanne Cook, Executive Director, enthuses that there will be something for everyone. A variety of passes are available. RIFF 2025 will offer a screening of the Ken Burns documentary film “The American Revolution”, which will be accompanied by a panel…read more »

READ ACROSS ROME BRINGS LOVE OF READING TO STUDENTS

READ ACROSS ROME BRINGS LOVE OF READING TO STUDENTS

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: A kindergarten class at Main Elementary heard all about Zara the Zebra. Another class puzzled over why a pumpkin was blue. And another wondered how a seed managed to grow so big. As guest readers opened books for kindergarten classes in all of Rome City Schools’ elementary schools…read more »

GNTC HOSTS 2025 AVIATION CAREER DAY

GNTC HOSTS 2025 AVIATION CAREER DAY

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: About three dozen students and alumni attended GNTC’s recent 2025 Aviation Career Day. Current students and graduates of GNTC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology and Aviation Maintenance Technician programs participated in the event at GNTC’s Aviation Training Center at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome. The event enabled…read more »

BERRY COLLEGE NAMED TO WSJ/2026 BEST COLLEGES IN AMERICA

Media release from Berry College, written by Student Public Relations Associate Emma-Louise Ramus: Berry College has been recognized in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings,which focus on how well colleges set their graduates up for financial success The rankings of 584 eligible schools, developed in collaboration with research partners…read more »

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS GETTING READY FOR SHERIFF SANTA

FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS GETTING READY FOR SHERIFF SANTA

The holiday season is approaching, and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is getting ready for Sheriff Santa. Sheriff Santa teams with Toys for Tots to provide Christmas gifts for local youth and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation to make the holidays brighter for seniors, according to Sheriff Dave Roberson. The community has been very supportive of…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH TO HOST VETERANS DAY EVENTS ACROSS NORTHWEST GEORGIA

ADVENT HEALTH TO HOST VETERANS DAY EVENTS ACROSS NORTHWEST GEORGIA

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: This Veterans Day, November 11, AdventHealth will give thanks to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by offering free meals at several community locations. Veterans are invited to join us at the following times and places: Bojangles, Chatsworth | 7:00 am to 9:00 am Chick-fil-A,…read more »