Media release from the American Red Cross of Georgia: In September, the American Red Cross reminds people that giving blood now helps support patients the moment they need medical care. Donors of all types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are asked to make an appointment to give. National Preparedness Month…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average nudged up a cent, but the impact on wallets remains minimal. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent higher than it was a week ago, 1 cent…… read more »
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: The Floyd County…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism: The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites artists of all skill levels to participate in the 2nd Annual Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Held during Downtown Rome’s lively Fiddlin’ Fest, this one-day plein air painting event celebrates creativity,…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: September is National Preparedness Month. Each year, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) encourages residents to take preparedness measures that can make a difference down the line. Getting ready for emergencies like home fires, power outages and local floods means you’re…… read more »
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market in ’25! It is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 am to 11 am through Saturday, September 27th. Vendors continue to be sought through the market’s conclusion, says Lindsey Jones, Recreation Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. Vendor fees are $10 per…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Safety: Over the 2025 Labor Day holiday travel period, which began Friday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. and concluded Monday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m., traffic crashes across Georgia claimed 15 lives. Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes resulting in ten fatalities. Local law…… read more »
Media release from American Red Cross, Georgia Region: Tuesday afternoon, local American Red Cross volunteers from the Northwest Georgia Chapter responded to a home fire on Hennon Drive NW in Rome, Georgia. Red Cross volunteers, part of the Disaster Action Team, were on the scene to help coordinate emergency aid to those affected. They assisted four families for a total of nine people. The Red Cross provided…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA: So far this year, 127 dogs have been reunited with their families, representing 14.22% of all dogs picked up in Floyd County. This number exceeds the national average of 11%. Public Animal Welfare Services Director Katy Walters said they’ve seen the significant return-to-owner rate for dogs thanks to microchipping…… read more »
Media release from Paradise Garden Foundation: Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden hosts its annual two-day art festival, Finster Fest, on September 20 & 21 in Summerville, Georgia in historic Paradise Garden. This year is very special with the opening of Howard Finster’s Worlds Folk Art Church. Finster Fest will feature 70+ folk, craft, and fine artists, music…… read more »