Don’t have time to vote early in the November 4th election on a weekday? Go during the weekend! Floyd County’s registered voters have the opportunity to cast their early ballots at the Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street in Rome, this Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, as well as next Saturday, October 25th…… read more »
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ANNUAL TREE WALK SET FOR HALLOWEEN
Announcement from the Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will present their annual Tree Walk on Friday, October 31st from 2pm until 4pm. It will get underway at the AdventHealth Stadium Trailhead, ECO Greenway, on the Armuchee Connector by the bridge. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking…… read more »
AAA STUDY: NIGHTTIME VEHICLE PEDESTRIAN DETECTION IMPROVES, BUT RISKS REMAIN FOR ROADSIDE WORKERS
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA’s latest research shows major progress in vehicle safety technology. Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) systems now avoid nighttime collisions 60% of the time. That’s up from 0% in 2019. However, the study also found that high-visibility clothing, like what roadside assistance providers wear, can sometimes…… read more »
REMINDER FROM THE NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION DURING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – LADIES, MAKE SURE TO GET REGULAR MAMMOGRAMS!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition wants to remind women over 40 – be sure to get regular mammograms! Erin Hernandez, President and CEO, recommends that ladies speak to their physicians to determine their appropriate screening schedules. Assistance is provided through the coalition to those who cannot afford…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO OFFER FREE BREAST EXAMS ON FRIDAY
Media release from the Floyd County Health Department: The Floyd County Health Department will host a breast-cancer awareness event featuring free breast exams Friday, October 17, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the health department, 16 East 12th Street, Rome. Interested women may walk in for service during these hours. Door prizes, activities, and gift bags…… read more »
FAMILY FUN ON TAP FOR THIS SATURDAY AT FIDDLIN’ FEST 2025
Fiddlin’ Fest 2025 is scheduled for this Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm in downtown Rome. Attendees of the free bluegrass street festival will enjoy live music on two stages, arts and crafts vendors, family-friendly activities, a car show, and food. Highlights will additionally include the 2nd annual Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome.…… read more »
ROME HIGH STUDENTS SCORE HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE ON ACT
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City School students outperformed the national average on the ACT, scoring highest in reading and science, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Rome students scored an average of 18.8 in English, 19.5 in Mathematics, 21.3 in Reading, and 20.1…… read more »
GNTC STUDENTS AWARDED FALL 2025 GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement in an industrial or industrial-related program. Jamasin Cook, Welding and Joining Technology, and Andy Phillips, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, received the scholarship for the fall…… read more »
WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA 2025 IS ABOUT TO TAKE FLIGHT!
It is almost time for the 2025 Wings Over North Georgia air show! It will take to the skies this Friday through Sunday at the Russell Regional Airport in Rome. This year, the event will feature a Friday evening twilight show that will end with drones and fireworks, says John Cowman, President of JLC Airshow…… read more »
GNTC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION-MOHAWK SCHOLARSHIPS
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is accepting applications for the 2026 Latin American Association-Mohawk Scholarships through Oct. 31. This scholarship, funded by the Latin American Association (LAA) with the sponsorship of Mohawk Industries Inc., supports students involved in the Hispanic community who graduated from eligible high schools in…… read more »