Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The cruise industry is riding a wave of momentum into 2026. AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will set sail on ocean cruises next year. That marks a 4.5% increase over 2025, which is already outperforming expectations with 20.7 million cruisers. The steady rise reflects strong consumer demand, expanded…… read more »
Many people are excited that Halloween falls on a Friday this year, and local families will have a handful of opportunities to safely celebrate around Rome and Floyd County. Downtown Trick or Treat will take place in downtown Rome from 3 pm until 5 pm. Area merchants will offer treats to costumed kids ages 12…… read more »
Media release from City of Summerville Main Street: Everything’s coming up candy and pumpkins in downtown Summerville on Saturday, October 25. Summerville Main Street will team up with the Summerville Trion Optimist Club to present the annual Pumpkin Palooza Market At The Depot and Downtown Halloween Candy Walk! This fall celebration will be held down…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has expanded its Construction Management program to the Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton. GNTC began offering all the same Construction Management classes—which serve Dual Enrollment and traditional students—at the Whitfield Murray Campus (WMC) that previously have been offered only at the Gordon County…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Fall marks the time of the year when deer are on the move more than usual. Staying alert is always important when driving, but it’s especially critical during this season of peak deer activity, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).…… read more »
The Cave Spring Historical Society will benefit from the 2025 Cave Spring Ghost Tours, slated for this Friday and Saturday, October 24th and 25th. Tours will begin at 6 pm and will depart every half hour from the Vann Cabin at 24 Broad Street. Christa Jackson, President of the Cave Spring Historical Society’s Board of…… read more »
Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will a Special Called meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room, Suite 206 of the County Administration building located at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. The purpose of the special called meeting is for employee years of service recognition. The meeting…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the recipients of its Fourth Annual Medical Staff Awards, honoring outstanding providers who exemplify the highest standards of care and service. Nominated by their peers and colleagues, these winners represent the very best of our medical community. 2025 Honorees Physician of the YearChris Merritt,…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor: As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 110,000 Georgia workers face missed paychecks and uncertain futures. In response, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL), in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and WorkSource Georgia, is mobilizing statewide resources to help impacted federal employees…… read more »
Media release from the American Red Cross Georgia Region: As temperatures drop in Georgia, the American Red Cross of Georgia urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “When it gets cold, everyone wants to stay warm, but you’ve got to do it safely,” said Alicia Doherty, Regional Executive for the Red Cross…… read more »