Are you a leaf peeper? Do you eagerly anticipate the spread of blazing Fall colors around Rome, GA every year? Then mark your calendar for Thursday, October 31st – Halloween – that’s the date of the annual Tree Walk with Keith and John presented by Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. The walk will take…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Horticulture students have received the 2024 Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to Dana Jenkins of Rossville and Shelby Madden of Chickamauga. Both are Horticulture students at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome. Jenkins is earning a diploma in Horticulture…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools Board of Education has been named an Exemplary School Board for 2024 by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA). This is the second consecutive year the board has earned this distinction. This recognition highlights the board’s commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and collaboration, all of…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences. Science specialists covering those grade levels can also apply. The grant…… read more »
The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is accepting applications all this month for the 2024 Angel Tree program. Major Hank Harwell, Corps Officer, states that applications are accepted in person only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm through October 31st at The Salvation Army office,…… read more »
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 »