Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: Georgia’s average gas price has risen to $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded, up 2 cents from last week. That’s 9 cents less than last month and 13 cents lower than a year ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs about $42, nearly $2 less than last year. “Even a small rise in…… 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 Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of October approached $2.71 billion for an increase of $175.9 million, or 6.9 percent, compared to FY 2025 when net tax collections totaled roughly $2.53 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled $10.88…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Nine Rome High School students were recently honored by the College Board for earning AP Capstone Diplomas or AP Seminar and Research Certificates during the 2024-2025 year. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are essential to academic and…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is providing advanced training to regional utility contractors as part of a new program to help them meet registered apprenticeship requirements. GNTC’s new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Line Repairer Registered Apprenticeship program is offered through GNTC’s Office of Economic Development in partnership…… read more »
Looking for some entertainment over the weekend in Rome, GA? Consider taking in a film at the 22nd annual Rome International Film Festival, which continues through Sunday. Leanne Cook, RIFF Executive Director, encourages festival-goers to pick up an event brochure at the DeSoto Theatre for a schedule of films, information on downtown businesses, and more.…… read more »
Cave Spring, GA will host Christmas Open House this Saturday and Sunday. Curtis Burch, member of the Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors, enthuses that the town will be decorated and businesses will offer special deals for the holidays. A Veterans Day Celebration will take place next Tuesday, November 11th at 11 am…… read more »
Media release from Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley: Habitat for Humanity Coosa Valley is proud to announce the dedication of its 61st home on Sunday, November 16th, celebrating another milestone in the organization’s mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. This home was built in loving memory of John Hine, a faithful volunteer and…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Jayden Allen has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) Leadership Institute state competition March 9-11, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who…… read more »
Thanksgiving is three weeks away. Volunteers and donations continue to be sought for the 38th annual Thanksgiving Love Feast, sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Rome and Floyd County. The traditional dinner will be served to those in need at the Rome Civic Center on Thursday, November 27th between the hours of 11 am and 2…… read more »