Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp on Monday declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. To provide retailers the appropriate time needed to factor in this adjustment, the suspension will...

The Rome-Floyd Chamber invites members to see the world via its recently launched Rome Abroad travel program. Rome Abroad offers the opportunity to explore destinations around the world as part of a group, according to Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO. She says that there is something for everyone from solo traveler...

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Thirteen years of learning. Thirteen years of growing. Thirteen years of teachers, parents, bus drivers, school nutrition staff, counselors, administrators, coaches, support staff, and countless others investing in a child. And then, on graduation day, comes approximately 13 se...

Media release from Floyd County 4-H: The Georgia 4-H Food Showcase saw an outstanding performance from local 4-H members Tabitha Smith, Finley Smith, and Kylan Ferrell. Food Showcase is a one-day event featuring four separate contests for Junior and Senior 4-H youth: Food Challenge, Egg Chef, Chicken BBQ, and Turkey BB...

Media release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation: Georgia Lottery players around the state won prizes playing KENO! and Diggi Games on the Georgia Lottery website and mobile app over the weekend: A Douglasville resident won $65,000 playing KENO! on Sept. 27. A player in Augusta won $16,396 playing Money Strike Jackpo...

Media release from AAA - The Auto Club Group: ATLANTA (September 28, 2026) Georgia drivers continue to feel the strain of higher fuel costs, with elevated pump prices making it more expensive to fill up and stay on budget. The state average currently stands at $4.19 per gallon (subject to change overnight), which is 30...

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.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below:

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners announced an agreement last week to re-establish Pine Log Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and protect over 14,000 acres that made up most of the former northwest Georgia WMA prized for outdoor r...

Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: (ATLANTA) - The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is rolling out its Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) model, providing public and private K-12 schools across Georgia with a structured fr...

The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is under new leadership. Lieutenant Cory Tilley and Captain Cristina Tilley became Corps Officers for the Rome Corps in late June. Lieutenant Cory Tilley states that he grew up with The Salvation Army, an organization that he is happy to now serve as a leader. He has spent his life in the...