Category Archives: Local News
GA DNR: GEORGIA ARCHERY DEER HUNTING SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources:The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 14, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife R...
Sep 11, 2024
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR BUNKS ACROSS AMERICA BED BUILD ON SATURDAY
Sleep in Heavenly Peace – GA Etowah Valley Chapter seeks volunteers for its annual Bunks Across America bed build set for this Saturday, September 14th from 9 am until 1 pm at Lowe’s Home ...
Sep 10, 2024
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
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...
Sep 09, 2024
RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO CLOSE SOUTH FLOYD CROSSINGS
Announcement from the Floyd County, GA Emergency Management Agency:Railroad improvements resume on Monday in southern Floyd County. Detour signs are up and will direct traffic around closed rail cross...
Sep 09, 2024
FCPD RESPONDS TO THREAT AGAINST PEPPERELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department:On September 8, 2024, the Floyd County Police Department responded to a report of threats made against Pepperell Middle School via Snapchat.Re...
Sep 09, 2024
ROME CITY SCHOOLS: KEEP SCHOOLS SAFE INITIATIVE PRIORITIZES CAMPUS SAFETY FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:In light of recent events, Rome City Schools has seen an increase in social media threats that can disrupt the safety and security of our schools. We urge pare...
Sep 09, 2024
FALL IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY FALL COLORS
Fall is rapidly approaching. It will not be too long until beautiful Fall colors begin to adorn the state of Georgia.Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites,...
Sep 06, 2024
SIX ROME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE COLLEGE BOARD HONORS
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Six Rome High School students were recently honored by the College Board's Advanced Placement Program for earning either an AP Capstone Diplomaor an AP Seminar...
Sep 06, 2024
ADVENT HEALTH REDMOND TO HOST ANGIO SCREEN BUS
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm., Thursday, September 12. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entranc...
Sep 06, 2024
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO HOST ROME CAREER FAIR ON SEPTEMBER 18TH
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice has scheduled a Rome Career Fair for Wednesday, September 18th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center, 200 Marable Way. The p...
Sep 05, 2024
