Category Archives: Local News
AAA WARNS OF THE GRAVE RISKS FOR GEORGIA DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS AT HALLOWEEN
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:Halloween is one of the year’s deadliest days for pedestrians. AAA reminds drivers to expect more pedestrians on the road, as millions of children an...
Oct 31, 2024
ROME HIGH FFA STUDENT PLACES FIFTH IN NATION, CHAPTER WINS AWARD
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:The Rome High FFA Chapter and Michael Rios Campos received national accolades at the recent National FFA Convention and Expo.Rios Campos earned fifth place in ...
Oct 31, 2024
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER ANNOUNCES 2025 EVENT DATES
Media release from the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center:The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center is excited to announce dates for 2025 Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Events at our facility on ...
Oct 31, 2024
AN ABUNDANCE OF SAFE AND FUN ACTIVITIES AWAIT LOCAL FAMILIES ON HALLOWEEN
An abundance of safe and fun activities await local families on Halloween in Rome and Floyd County.Trick or Treat in Downtown Rome will take place from 3 pm until 5 pm. The businesses in the area will...
Oct 29, 2024
ONE WEEK REMAINS UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 5TH GENERAL ELECTION!
Just one week remains until the November 5th general election! This election will determine who will serve as the next President of the U.S., in addition to many other public offices.Floyd County vote...
Oct 29, 2024
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDED $99,908.64 GRANT FOR LOCAL DUI ENFORCEMENT
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department:The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Floyd County Police Department is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia...
Oct 29, 2024
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER & ROME DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCE COLLEGE STUDENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM
Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority:The Rome Floyd Chamber and the Downtown Development Authority of Rome are thrilled to announce a new initiative designed especially for s...
Oct 29, 2024
ROME HIGH SCHOOL WINS ONE ACT PLAY COMPETITION REGION TITLE
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools:Rome High School's One Act Play, "Shuddersome: Tales of Poe", scared the competition on Saturday as the cast and crew captured the Region 5-5A Title and booked...
Oct 29, 2024
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED SLIGHTLY IN THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group:The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.92 per gallon for reg...
Oct 28, 2024
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING
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...
Oct 28, 2024
