Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced his appointment of Josh Lamb as director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS). Lamb will fill the role following the departure of previous director Chris Stallings. “I’m honored to welcome Lt. Col. Lamb to GEMA…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County, GA Board of Elections and Registration: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County…… read more »
Just a couple of days remain to purchase tokens of affection to give to loved ones on Valentines Day, and local retailers would love your business. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber, attests that local businesses provide personal service and offer a wide variety of gifts for Valentines Day and all special…… read more »
Applications are being accepted through this Friday, February 14th for the Junior Service League of Rome’s Community Partnership Program for next league year. Shannon Newby, current JSL President, says that local non-profits may apply for assistance in the form of volunteers, member drives, and funding. More information and the application are available at www.jslofrome.com. Interested…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Seven students from Floyd County Schools (FCS) have been chosen as state semi-finalists and will move forward in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selection process. Congratulations to the following 7 state semi-finalists for GHP. They will represent FCS in the next level of competition. Ryder Ashmore, PHS junior,…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Cosmetology student is determined to empower others with self-confidence while pursuing a career path in a nontraditional field. Danny Jenkins, 25, grew up in Bartow County and now lives in Floyd County and attends Cosmetology classes at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome.…… read more »
Media release from Berry College: Berry College President Steve Briggs was recently honored at the 2025 NCAA National Convention with the Daniel T. Dutcher Meritorious Service Award. During Briggs tenure, Berry athletics has soared to new heights as he grew sports participation by adding nine collegiate sports in 19 years. He transitioned the college from…… read more »
The Rome Area Council for the Arts invites the public to view the 12th annual Rome Community HeART Project, which is now displayed on the side of the 3rd Avenue parking deck overlooking the Town Green. Lulie Ebaugh, Executive Director, enthuses that the project is the result of RACA’s partnership with AdventHealth Redmond to celebrate…… read more »
From the Rome, GA Police Department: Rome’s City Manager Sammy Rich, Commissioners, Chief of Police Denise-Downer McKinney, Command Staff, and distinguished guests presented the 2024 Rome Police Department Officer of the Year Award on Monday night to PFC Dalton Gibbs. PFC Gibbs was chosen as Officer of the Year for his response to an armed…… read more »
Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful invites the public to celebrate love, community, and trees this Valentines Day by attending the City of Rome’s 2025 Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, February 14th at 1 pm at Covington Park, located at 206 Cave Spring Street. Parking will be available at the Floyd County Health Department adjacent to the…… read more »