Category Archives: Local News
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES: MORE HELPING HANDS ARE SOUGHT AS THANKSGIVING APPROACHES
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries seeks new volunteers as Thanksgiving approaches.Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, states that the Tuesday before Turkey Day is the busiest day of the year for her ...
Nov 01, 2024
GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER: HAITIAN VOTING VIDEO IS FALSE
Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office:Secretary Raffensperger made the following statement on Thursday night:"Earlier today, our office became aware of a video purporting to...
Nov 01, 2024
GOVERNOR KEMP: SOLARCYCLE ACCELERATES PLANS FOR POLK COUNTY OPERATION
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will accelerate its expansion i...
Nov 01, 2024
FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS GNTC FOUNDATION’S MISSION
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) Foundation recently hosted the EMPOWER Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Brunch to raise fun...
Nov 01, 2024
ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FEATURES FILMS AND MORE INTO THE WEEKEND
Locals and visitors to Rome, Georgia have opportunities to enjoy films and more during the 2024 Rome International Film Festival, which continues into the weekend.Festivities for Halloween include a f...
Oct 31, 2024
AAA WARNS OF THE GRAVE RISKS FOR GEORGIA DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS AT HALLOWEEN
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:Halloween is one of the year’s deadliest days for pedestrians. AAA reminds drivers to expect more pedestrians on the road, as millions of children an...
Oct 31, 2024
ROME HIGH FFA STUDENT PLACES FIFTH IN NATION, CHAPTER WINS AWARD
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:The Rome High FFA Chapter and Michael Rios Campos received national accolades at the recent National FFA Convention and Expo.Rios Campos earned fifth place in ...
Oct 31, 2024
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER ANNOUNCES 2025 EVENT DATES
Media release from the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center:The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center is excited to announce dates for 2025 Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events at our facility on ...
Oct 31, 2024
AN ABUNDANCE OF SAFE AND FUN ACTIVITIES AWAIT LOCAL FAMILIES ON HALLOWEEN
An abundance of safe and fun activities await local families on Halloween in Rome and Floyd County.Trick or Treat in Downtown Rome will take place from 3 pm until 5 pm. The businesses in the area will...
Oct 29, 2024
ONE WEEK REMAINS UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 5TH GENERAL ELECTION!
Just one week remains until the November 5th general election! This election will determine who will serve as the next President of the U.S., in addition to many other public offices.Floyd County vote...
Oct 29, 2024
