Category Archives: Local News
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: FEBRUARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATES ROSE FOR ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor:The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent in February, up two-tenths over-the-previou...
Apr 03, 2025
THREE RIVERS SINGERS’ 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SET FOR MAY 22ND
Three Rivers Singers will host their 25th anniversary concert on Thursday, May 22nd at 7 pm at the Rome City Auditorium.Attendees will enjoy a performance of "A Vision Unfolding", says Virginia McChes...
Apr 03, 2025
SPRING ART MARKET SLATED FOR THIS WEEKEND AT THE ROME CIVIC CENTER
The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop invites the public to the annual Georgia’s Rome Spring Art Market, slated for Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm at t...
Apr 03, 2025
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL’S SARA GRACE ABERNATHY NAMED 2025 GEORGIA SCHOLAR
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Schools: The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has announced that Sara Grace Abernathy from Model High School has been recognized as a 2025 Georgia Schola...
Apr 02, 2025
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME-FLOYD COUNTY: HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN SOME CASH AND SUPPORT YOUTH VIA THE 2025 CIS TICKET FUNDRAISER
How would you like the opportunity to win some cash and support a good cause at the same time? If your answer is yes, Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County encourages you to participate in the 2...
Apr 02, 2025
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE REMAINED THE SAME OVER THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The average gas price in Georgia holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regula...
Mar 31, 2025
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER GEARING UP FOR APRIL OBSERVANCE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April will be observed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The local observance will be spearheaded by the Family Resource Center.This year’s theme is "Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Pre...
Mar 31, 2025
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION: YOGA IN THE PARK TO BENEFIT CAMP GOOD TIMES
Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation:Join us for a rejuvenating yoga circle in the picturesque setting of Ridge Ferry Park, on the Shoals Side. This serene outdoor environment invites al...
Mar 31, 2025
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SEE A SNAKE
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources:The rising temperatures have snakes moving and Daniel Sollenberger's phone ringing.As state herpetologist for the Georgia Department of N...
Mar 31, 2025
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME ANNOUNCES ANNUAL HERB & PLANT SALE, SET FOR APRIL 12-13 WITH A MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW ON APRIL 11
Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home:Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is excited to announce the return of its Annual Herb & Plant Sale, a beloved community tradition for garden...
Mar 28, 2025
