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FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET TUESDAY

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO MEET TUESDAY

Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Floyd County Administration building, 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome. Caucus will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Floyd County…read more »

TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE A SAFE HALLOWEEN

TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE A SAFE HALLOWEEN

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Parents who want Halloween to be fun and not frightful for little ghouls and goblins can take some pre-emptive steps to ensure a fun night. If you are already considering that perfect costume, safety considerations should be high on that list. “It’s important to make sure your child’s costume…read more »

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

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!

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

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 »