Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley looks forward to the return of Rome Emperors baseball. And they hope that visitors to AdventHealth Stadium will buy plenty of concessions! Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, says that Habitat operates two of the large concession stands and the nacho stand at the ballpark. Fifteen per...

Media release from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Tax Commissioner's office was fully operational as of Monday, March 30, following last week's fire at the historic courthouse. After the incident, staff returned Tuesday morning to a workspace without basic supplies. By the end of the day, several departments had se...

Media release from the Georgia Senate Press Office: By: Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) With just one week left under the Gold Dome, we are fulfilling our responsibility to lower costs, protect your family and make sure Georgia continues to lead in responsible government. Let's be honest, what you're seeing in Georgia s...

Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Senior Promotions Council, is excited to announce the upcoming Senior Inforum, set for Wednesday, April 29, at the Thornton Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. This year's event...

Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Sixteen students graduated on Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC's Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that ...

Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (March 30, 2026) Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing upward pressure on global oil prices, but Georgia's suspension of the state gas tax continues to provide some relief for drivers. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.58, down from l...

Four days of early voting will be offered in the April 7th special election runoff for U.S. House of Representatives, District 14. Floyd County voters may cast an advance ballot at one location - the Elections Office at 18 East 12th Street in Rome - from Monday, March 30th through Thursday, April 2nd between the hours ...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools will host an informational session for families interested in learning more about the opportunities available across the district on March 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy. The session is designed for families of home school ...

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: It's Springtime here in Georgia which brings fresh vegetation. As spring green-up spreads across Georgia, wildlife becomes more active and visible, including black bears. Being BearWise means knowing what to do when you see a bear, says the Georgia Departm...

Media release from the Georgia Forestry Association and Foundation: FORSYTH, GA - Forest landowners in northwest Georgia are invited to attend a free, hands-on field day April 7 in Summerville focused on practical tools for managing and strengthening working forestland. Hosted by the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA) ...