Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: Russell R. McMurry, P.E., Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), has been elected 2024-2025 vice president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth: AdventHealth Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine at Cedartown is hosting the AdventHealth AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 19. The AngioScreen bus will be parked at the main entrance of the AdventHealth Family and Internal Medicine office in Cedartown, Ga. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: It’s been 30 years since the iconic showFRIENDS first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood or platelet donation. Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can…… read more »
Rome and Floyd County thanked and celebrated veterans of the United States Armed Forces with Veterans Day events on Monday. The Exchange Club of Rome led veterans, marching bands, and others in a Veterans Day Parade down Broad Street. It led to the Veterans Day Program hosted by the American Legion Post 5 at Myrtle…… read more »
Media release from Berry College: The Berry College Board of Trustees has unanimously elected Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as its ninth president, effective July 1, 2025. Mazumder currently serves at Baylor University in Texas as the William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of the nationally ranked Hankamer School of Business. Before assuming his role at Baylor in 2021, Mazumder…… read more »
Visitors to Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are currently enjoying Fall color, and that leaf peeping will soon be followed by holiday activities. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, encourages Georgians to check out www.gastateparks.org to view the list of upcoming holiday programs and to learn about accommodations for those who want to host their…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Waterfowl hunters can head to their favorite hunting ground for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Sat., Nov. 23, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Youth, active military and veterans should take note of an early hunt…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 21 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents more than this time last…… read more »
This is Veterans Day, a day to honor the men and women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. A Veterans Day Parade will be hosted by the Exchange Club of Rome today at 9:30 am down Broad Street. All local veterans are invited to participate, according to organizer Bill King. The parade will…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. Caucus will be held at 4 pm in the Caucus Room (Suite 204); that will be followed by the meeting at 6 pm in the Community Room (Suite 206). Their agenda may be viewed…… read more »