Media release from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has announced that the Floyd County Police Department is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, that began on October 1, 2025 and…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Horticulture students have received a Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to Mary Sharay and Olin Yaoapoqa. Both are Horticulture students at the Floyd County Campus in Rome. “We are excited to continue our support of GNTC’s Horticulture…… read more »
Media release from Rome Little Theatre: Rome Little Theatre will be hosting auditions for two upcoming productions: “Tiny Beautiful Things” and “A Tuna Christmas”. For further information regarding audition details, including specific dates, times, and registration instructions, please visit: romelittletheatre.com/auditions. We look forward to welcoming you to our auditions and exploring the wealth of talent within…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, designed to inform the public about warning signs, risk factors and what to do in a cardiac emergency. During this month, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to enroll in a CPR and AED course so they can learn…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average is quietly edging higher, reminding drivers that even small increases can add up at the pump. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. As of Monday, the state average is 2 cents higher…… read more »
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries now seeks volunteers for the holiday season. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, states that some extra helping hands are needed during the busy months of November and December. Many people are burdened by additional expenses over the holiday season. Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries’ mission is to meet the basic need of hunger…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will be spreading the message that there’s power in knowing, urging women to get an annual mammogram in the fight against breast cancer. Pink is the nationally recognized color for breast cancer awareness, and Atrium Health…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet with state legislative representatives on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at the County Administration building located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Caucus Room (Suite 204). The meeting is open to the public. Agendas can be viewed by visiting www.floydcountyga.gov/BOClive… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (or DECAL): The Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning and the Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) are offering $5,000 mini-grants to 15 elementary schools partnering with local child care programs to help students transition into Georgia’s Pre-K Program and Kindergarten. To receive…… read more »
Did you know that you can direct Georgia state taxes to help transitioning youth in foster care? The Fostering Success Act is an income tax credit for approved Georgia taxpayers on donations made to qualifying organizations that provide care for foster youth ages 16-25. Rome’s Open Door Home welcomes such donations. Tracie Ball, Executive Director,…… read more »