Category Archives: Local News

AAA WARNS OF THE GRAVE RISKS FOR GEORGIA DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS AT HALLOWEEN

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 and families across Georgia will be trick-or-treating through neighborhoods. “There is an increased risk of pedestrian crashes on Halloween night, especially involving…read more »

ROME HIGH FFA STUDENT PLACES FIFTH IN NATION, CHAPTER WINS AWARD

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 the national competition in the Food Products and Processing category. The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences…read more »

ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER ANNOUNCES 2025 EVENT DATES

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 412 Lavender Drive. In previous years, the Recycling Center hosted three electronics only events, and three HHW and electronics combined events for a total of six…read more »

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIO SCREEN BUS ON NOVEMBER 5TH

ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIO SCREEN BUS ON NOVEMBER 5TH

Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm., Tuesday, November 5. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entrance of AdventHealth Redmond. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. This…read more »

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO SEE FALL COLORS IN NORTH GEORGIA!

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO SEE FALL COLORS IN NORTH GEORGIA!

Now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the Fall colors around North Georgia! Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, says that, thanks in part to cooler temperatures earlier this month, parks are adorned with color so now is the time to visit. Leaf peepers are encouraged…read more »

LIVING PROOF RECOVERY TO HOLD 2ND ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER

LIVING PROOF RECOVERY TO HOLD 2ND ANNUAL CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Media release from LivingProof Recovery: The fringe and feathers of the roaring twenties will return on November 8, 2024, as LivingProof Recovery hosts their second annual Casino Night Fundraiser. Held at the elegant Taylor Estate (549 Minshew Rd. Rome, GA), from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the event will offer food, fun, fantastic raffle prizes…read more »

GOVERNOR’S CHALLENGE AWARDS CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY AS LAW ENFORCEMENT HONORED, ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY POLICE AMONG THOSE RECOGNIZED

Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety last week honored 32 different Georgia law enforcement agencies for their year-round work to save lives and reduce traffic crashes on our roads during the 25th annual Governor’s Challenge Awards held at the Macon Centreplex.An annual recognition program for statewide law…read more »

GNTC’S LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY PREPARES STUDENTS FOR A HIGH DEMAND CAREER

GNTC’S LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY PREPARES STUDENTS FOR A HIGH DEMAND CAREER

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Law Enforcement Academy prepares students for an exciting profession in one of Georgia’s high demand careers. GNTC offers certificates for Basic POST (Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council) Certification, Intermediate Law Enforcement and Advanced Law Enforcement at its Gordon County Campus in…read more »

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 offer goodies to trick or treaters in costume, says Sami Spangler, Marketing Coordinator for Rome’s Downtown Development…read more »