Category Archives: Local News
Shorter University Hosts Georgia Science Olympiad Regional Competition, Showcasing Student Leadership and STEM Excellence
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University recently welcomed middle school students from across the state to campus as it hosted the Division B Regional competition for the 2025 to 2026...
Feb 10, 2026
Floyd County Elections Board to Meet on February 17th
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the Floyd County Administration buildi...
Feb 10, 2026
AAA: Gas Prices Stay the Course in Georgia
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (February 9, 2026) - Georgia drivers are seeing familiar prices at the pump this week, as the state's average gas price remains unchanged from las...
Feb 09, 2026
Deadline to Register to Vote in March 10th Special Election is February 9th, Early Voting Begins February 16th
Monday, February 9th is the deadline to register to vote in the March 10th Special Election for United States House of Representatives, District 14. Those who intend to vote may verify their voter reg...
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Rome City Commissioners to Meet on Monday, Floyd County Commission to Gather on Tuesday
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...
Feb 08, 2026
Rome Board of Education Meeting Set for Tuesday
Announcement from Rome, GA City Schools: The Rome Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memo...
Feb 08, 2026
GNTC Honors Newest Inductees into National Technical Honor Society
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: One hundred and eight students were honored as the newest inductees into Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) chapter of National ...
Feb 08, 2026
Bring Joy to the Youth of Open Door Home
Would you like to bring joy to the lives of youth that have been neglected and/or abused? If your answer is yes, consider donating to the Open Door Home in Rome. Tracie Ball, Executive Director, says ...
Feb 06, 2026
GNTC Announces President's and Dean's Lists for Fall 2025
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President's and Dean's Lists for the 2025 fall semester. To b...
Feb 06, 2026
Red Cross: More Americans Are Caring for Loved Ones - But Few Feel Prepared for Emergencies
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones - often at the same time. Yet many lack crit...
Feb 06, 2026
