Category Archives: Local News
An Open Letter to Georgians from Governor Brian Kemp:
Release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: In recent weeks, our state has faced a seemingly endless onslaught of weather events. Following two consecutive weekends of winter weather that impacted...
Feb 06, 2026
Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library Highlight Music, British TV in Current Silent Auction
Announcement from Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: The current Silent Auction by the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library features three showcases containing a wide array of books, CD's, ...
Feb 06, 2026
Children's Museum of Rome to Host 2nd Annual Touch A Truck in May
The Children's Museum of Rome wants the community to save the date for May 9th. That is the date of the second annual Touch A Truck event. It will take place from 9 am to 1 pm at the Coosa Valley Fair...
Feb 05, 2026
GA SOS Raffensperger Hosts FIN FIT Webinar "Love Under Threat: The Rise of Romance Scams"
Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State's Press Office: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will be hosting a FIN FIT webinar on Monday, February 23 ...
Feb 05, 2026
IRS: Create an IRS Individual Account Online Today for Security and Convenience
Media release from the Internal Revenue Service: WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service encourages all taxpayers to create an IRS Individual Online Account to access their tax account information s...
Feb 05, 2026
Don't Make Super Bowl Sunday Your Last Drive: AAA Warns Against Impaired Driving
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: As fans across the country gear up for Sunday's matchup, AAA urges drivers to think ahead before the celebrations begin. The Auto Club Group warns that th...
Feb 05, 2026
This Is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has partnered with the National Weather Service this week for the observance of Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia. The purpose i...
Feb 04, 2026
Georgia's Rome Tourism Generates Over $149 Million for Local Economy
Media release from the Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism has released its 2025 Annual Report, revealing strong economic results for Floyd County. The report shares...
Feb 04, 2026
GNTC Awards 2026 Latin American Association-Mohawk Scholarships
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announced the 2026 recipients of the LAA-Mohawk Scholarship at a recent ceremony held in the Co...
Feb 04, 2026
GHC Announces President's and Dean's Lists for Fall 2025
Media release from Georgia Highlands College: Georgia Highlands College has announced students named to the Fall 2025 President's List and Dean's List. To achieve President's List status, students mus...
Feb 04, 2026
