Category Archives: Local News
SOUTH ROME ALLIANCE PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO GIVE GRANTS
Media release from South Rome Alliance:In partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Rome, South Rome Alliance is accepting grant proposals for projects benefiting the South Rome neighborho...
Mar 03, 2025
ROME HIGH, ROME MIDDLE STUDENTS DISCUSS IDEAS WITH ROME CITY COMMISSIONERS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Students from Rome High and Rome Middle Schools heard about local government and shared ideas for ways for Rome and Floyd County to have more to offer for kids...
Mar 03, 2025
AAA: AS MARCH ROLLS IN, GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPS SLIGHTLY
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:The Georgia gas price average continues its descent at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 pe...
Mar 03, 2025
EARLY VOTING OFFERED CONTINUES IN MARCH 18TH SPECIAL ELECTION
Early voting will continue over the next couple of weeks in the Special Election to fill the vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Registered voters may cast an early ballot at the Floyd C...
Mar 03, 2025
DISCOVER SPRING’S WILD SIDE: GEORGIA STATE PARKS COME ALIVE WITH WILDLIFE
Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites:As spring awakens, Georgia's great outdoors bursts to life with vibrant wildflowers, active wildlife, and perfect temperatures for adventure. ...
Mar 03, 2025
GEORGIA DOT JANUARY AWARDS INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CONTRACTS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation:The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 8 projects for construction and safety improvements in January. On...
Mar 02, 2025
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH ITS LATEST HOME BUILD AND AT THE BALLPARK
Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley recently broke ground on its 61st home build and seeks volunteers to help with construction.The home is being built in North Rome in memory of John Hine, according ...
Feb 26, 2025
ROME HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY RECEIVES DONATION OF AMBULANCE FROM ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Rome High School students in the Fire and EMT Pathway as well as the Healthcare Pathway at the College And Career Academy got a bright, shiny tool to help get ...
Feb 26, 2025
SHORTER UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANT FROM GEORGIA BAPTIST HEALTH CARE MINISTRY FOUNDATION
Media release from Shorter University:Shorter University is honored to once again receive a generous grant from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation.The Georgia Baptist Health Care Mini...
Feb 26, 2025
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST FAMILY FREE DAY AND 12TH ANNUAL FLOYD COUNTY SEED SWAP THIS SUNDAY
Media release from the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home:Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is pleased to host the 12th Annual Floyd County Seed Swap on the museum campus from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, Marc...
Feb 26, 2025
