Category Archives: Local News
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE URGES SHOPPERS TO BE CAUTIOUS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Many folks will be starting, continuing, or finishing their Christmas shopping over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Those who plan to shop for gifts online and have packages delivered to their doorst...
Nov 25, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 26TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Announcement from Floyd County, GA:The Tuesday, November 26, 2024, meeting of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners has been canceled.The public hearing for the FY 2025 budget will be held on Tuesda...
Nov 25, 2024
GHC DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Media release from Georgia Highlands College:The dental hygiene program at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has grown exponentially from its humble roots to one ...
Nov 25, 2024
GNTC FACULTY AND STAFF SPEAK AT TCSG CONFERENCE
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Four members of Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) faculty and staff were featured speakers recently at the Technical College Sys...
Nov 25, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF COMMISSIONER LARRY MAXEY
Media release from Floyd County, GA:It with profound sorrow and deep regret that the Floyd County Board of Commissioners announce the death of the Honorable Commissioner Larry Maxey. Commissione...
Nov 24, 2024
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HELD STEADY OVER THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:The Georgia gas price average remains steadfast, holding its ground at the fuel stations, unchanged from the previous week. Georgians pay an...
Nov 24, 2024
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING
Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.ro...
Nov 24, 2024
STATE TROOPERS AND OFFICERS ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY AND PACK PATIENCE THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety:Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers will be visible on the interstates and sec...
Nov 24, 2024
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: OCTOBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATES ROSE SLIGHTLY FOR ROME AND NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor:Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.5 percent in October, up three-tenths of a perce...
Nov 20, 2024
HOLIDAY HOT COCOA WITH HOSPITALITY HOUSE SET FOR DECEMBER 10TH AT HOSPITALITY HOUSE THRIFT STORE
The public is invited to attend Holiday Hot Cocoa with Hospitality House, slated for Tuesday, December 10th from 10 am until 1 pm at the Hospitality House Thrift Store on Shorter Avenue.Angela Sanchez...
Nov 20, 2024
