Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is marked official at 95.4%, according to data released on Tuesday by the Georgia Department of Education. This rate exceeds the state’s rate of 85.4%. Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) four-year graduation rate for the Class of…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School once again ranks above state averages when it comes to graduation rates. Fresh off the largest graduation class to walk the stage at Barron Stadium, Rome High’s graduation has increased from last year. The four-year graduation rate for Rome High has risen to 95.3 percent…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Welcome Center and Gift Shop is excited to announce that tickets for the 21st Annual Empty Bowls will go on sale this Thursday, October 10. This cherished community event will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: You’re invited to a mock precinct! This hands-on voter training will help to alleviate anxiety and mystery on the process as an Advanced In-Person or Election day elector. Join Floyd County Elections staff on Friday, October 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Election Center located at 18…… read more »
Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority: Get ready for the 9th Annual Fiddlin’ Fest on Saturday, October 12th, from 12 PM to 6 PM on Broad Street! This event promises a fun-filled day of fall activities, featuring a wide variety of craft vendors, two stages with classic bluegrass music, the Armuchee Ruritan…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Date and Time: Thursday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations: all six GNTC campuses Catoosa County Campus, 120 College Park Drive, Ringgold Floyd County Campus, One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome Gordon County Campus, 1151 Highway 53 Spur, Calhoun Polk County Campus, 466 Brock Road, Rockmart Walker County Campus, 265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring Whitfield…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning: Voices for Georgia’s Children and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) are proud to announce that the 14th annual Georgia Pre-K Week takes place from October 7 to 11, 2024. This event celebrates quality early learning and highlights the importance of early…… read more »
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 Auto Club Group is teaming up with community partners this fall to support National Teen Driver Safety Week,…… read more »
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 $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 23 cents less than a week ago, 35 cents less than a month ago, and 44 cents less than last year. It costs drivers…… read more »
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host Scrap Tire Amnesty Days on October 18th and 19th from 9 am until 2 pm at the GE Trails located at 1935 Redmond Circle. Emma Wells, Director of Solid Waste for Floyd County, GA, says that Floyd County residents may bring up to 10 clean tires that have been…… read more »