Category Archives: Local News
WANT TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON LOCAL STUDENTS? SERVE AS A MENTOR OR VOLUNTEER WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS!
Communities in Schools of Rome-Floyd County continues to seek mentors and volunteers from around the community to have a positive influence upon local students.Gregory Wooten, Executive Director, says...
Oct 18, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS ABOVE NATIONAL AND STATE AVERAGE ON ACT
Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA:Floyd County Schools (FCS) Class of 2024 achieved an impressive average ACT composite score of 21.5, surpassing the national average of 19.4 and the state a...
Oct 17, 2024
CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: THE HEART AND SPIRIT OF ADVENT HEALTH GEORGIA
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, AdventHealth Georgia takes pride in celebrating the cultural richness and valuable contributions of its Hispanic te...
Oct 17, 2024
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER’S LAST ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT OF THE YEAR SET FOR NOVEMBER 9TH, SCRAP TIRE AMNESTY DAYS ON TAP FOR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, will host its final Electronics Recycling Event of 2024 on Saturday, November 9th.Appointments are required and may be made online via the ...
Oct 16, 2024
DISCOVER THE STORIES OF ROME’S PAST: WHERE ROMANS REST – MYRTLE HILL CEMETERY TOURS
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism:The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism is thrilled to announce the annual Where Romans Rest: Myrtle Hill Cemetery Tours on Sunday,...
Oct 16, 2024
AMERICAN RED CROSS: BLOOD DONORS VITAL IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE IMPACT
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia:The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene's de...
Oct 16, 2024
‘FALL INTO QUILTS’ AT THE VANN HOUSE ON NOVEMBER 23RD
Media release from the Chief Vann House State Historic Site:Saturday, November 23rd, the Vann House Quilters will be hosting our annual Quilting Bee to continue working on their Dresden Flower quilt.&...
Oct 16, 2024
AAA TO RAISE AWARENESS DURING NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 20-26
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:Driving is an important and exciting rite of passage for teens. It is also one of the riskiest activities in which they can engage. That is why AAA-The Aut...
Oct 16, 2024
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICE AVERAGE CONTINUES DOWNWARD TREND
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:The Georgia gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.70 per gallon for regu...
Oct 14, 2024
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING
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...
Oct 14, 2024
