(Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources): Why plan a trip to one or more of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? Naturally, the fishing is great as PFAs are managed for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), but did you know that most areas also offer…… read more »
Rome City Commissioners on Monday night unanimously approved a new pay scale for city employees. According to an announcement from the city government: View Monday night’s Rome City Commission Meeting online by using the YouTube link listed below.… read more »
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth): The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Jolly as its new Executive Director. In her new role, Jolly will lead the Commission in its mission to enhance the well-being of children, youth and families throughout…… read more »
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The public is invited to the opening of the 2024 Georgia’s Rome Photo Exhibition to be held at the Rome Area History Center with an awards reception on Saturday, July 27 at 11 a.m. The show will run through Saturday, August 31, 2024.Photographers whose work was…… read more »
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medial Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plusquality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved…… read more »
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its “AAA with a stable outlook” assessment for the state’s credit worthiness. Because…… read more »
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley has spent 2024 in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, enthuses that this has been a great year so far and invites the public to join the celebration. The next event will be the annual Drive One FORE! Habitat golf tournament scheduled for Monday, October 7th…… read more »
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet today for a third public hearing regarding the millage rate for county M&O, Fire, and Solid Waste, in addition to their regular meeting, at the county’s Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. A caucus will take place at 4 pm in the Caucus Room…… read more »
(Media release from Rome, GA City Schools): More than 100 Rome High School students have been recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. These students demonstrated amazing dedication to their classes, vigorous work during the school year, and a commitment to achievement. Having 102 AP Scholars at Rome High is not only a testament to the…… read more »
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to present the 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Lectures will focus on the Protestant missionary groups which featured prominently in the lives of the Ridge family. The fourth and final of these lectures will be Thursday, August 8th at 7PM. The event will…… read more »