Category Archives: Local News
Two Rome High Students Selected as Governor's Honors Program Finalists
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: After a rigorous interview and testing process, Rome High School students Emerson Hunter and Noah Jennings have been selected as Governor's Honors Program Fin...
Mar 25, 2026
Rural King Opens New Store in Rome, GA
Media release from Friend of a Friend PR: MATTOON, Ill. (March 23, 2026) - Rural King, a family-owned retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle, announced the opening of its new store in Rome, Georgia...
Mar 25, 2026
As Spring Floods and Fires Threaten Millions, American Red Cross of Georgia Urges Community Support on Giving Day
Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: ATLANTA (March 24, 2026) - This spring, families across the country and here in Georgia may suddenly find themselves needing a safe place to sleep...
Mar 25, 2026
Floyd County to Consider Emergency Funding After Historic Courthouse Fire
Media release from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Commission will consider emergency funding allocations to relocate operations previously housed at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, which was...
Mar 24, 2026
Rome Mayor Reacts to Floyd County Courthouse Fire
Residents of Rome, Floyd County, and even beyond are overwhelmed with shock and grief as the Historic Floyd County Courthouse was ravaged by a fire on Monday afternoon. David Guldenschuh, on behalf of...
Mar 24, 2026
Floyd County Emergency Management Agency's SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy Returns
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency's SAFE Emergency Preparedness Academy is back for 2026. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, says that Storm Spotter Training is on tap for the March 25th s...
Mar 24, 2026
Hufstetler: Week Ten Under the Gold Dome
Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: By: Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) Less than two weeks remain in the 2026 Legislative Session before we adjourn for the final time on April 2, and w...
Mar 24, 2026
Brittany Little Named New Principal at Elm Street Elementary
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Brittany Little has been named the principal at Elm Street Elementary School, starting June 1, 2026. Mrs. Little...
Mar 24, 2026
Floyd County Historic Courthouse in Rome Evacuated after Large Fire
Press Release from Floyd County Clerk's Office: The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated after a fire was discovered in the building around 2:20 p.m. on Monday. All employees inside were saf...
Mar 23, 2026
AAA: Drivers Feel the Squeeze as Fuel Prices Increase Again
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (March 23, 2026) Filling up is getting more expensive again for Georgia drivers, as higher crude oil prices lead to another uptick at the pump. Th...
Mar 23, 2026
