Category Archives: Local News
ELECTION DAY IS HERE!
It is Election Day! Today’s general election will determine who will serve as the next President of the U.S., along with many other public offices.The polling locations across Floyd County are o...
Nov 04, 2024
VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE 37TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST
Volunteers and donations are sought for the 37th annual Thanksgiving Love Feast. The traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be served to those in need at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, November 28th...
Nov 04, 2024
ROME HIGH CREW PLACES THIRD IN ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Rome High School's SkillsUSA/Engineering team recently placed third at the Georgia BEST Robotics Competition."BEST Robotics is a challenging six-week competiti...
Nov 04, 2024
GNTC BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY GRADUATES LARGEST CLASS IN THE HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in...
Nov 04, 2024
KURT STUENKEL AGAIN NAMED TO GEORGIA TREND’S ‘GEORGIA 500’ LIST
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:For the second consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd President Kurt Stuenkel has been included on Georgia Trend's "GEORGIA 500" list of the state's most influent...
Nov 04, 2024
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES: MORE HELPING HANDS ARE SOUGHT AS THANKSGIVING APPROACHES
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries seeks new volunteers as Thanksgiving approaches.Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, states that the Tuesday before Turkey Day is the busiest day of the year for her ...
Nov 01, 2024
GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER: HAITIAN VOTING VIDEO IS FALSE
Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office:Secretary Raffensperger made the following statement on Thursday night:"Earlier today, our office became aware of a video purporting to...
Nov 01, 2024
GOVERNOR KEMP: SOLARCYCLE ACCELERATES PLANS FOR POLK COUNTY OPERATION
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp:Governor Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will accelerate its expansion i...
Nov 01, 2024
FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS GNTC FOUNDATION’S MISSION
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) Foundation recently hosted the EMPOWER Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Brunch to raise fun...
Nov 01, 2024
ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FEATURES FILMS AND MORE INTO THE WEEKEND
Locals and visitors to Rome, Georgia have opportunities to enjoy films and more during the 2024 Rome International Film Festival, which continues into the weekend.Festivities for Halloween include a f...
Oct 31, 2024
