Category Archives: Local News

ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO KICK OFF 103RD SEASON WITH TRIBUTE TO CAROLE KING

ROME SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO KICK OFF 103RD SEASON WITH TRIBUTE TO CAROLE KING

Media release from the Rome Symphony Orchestra: The Rome Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is proud to announce its 2024-25 season, unified under the theme of “That’s Entertainment,” featuring six performances spanning various genres and special community partnerships. The 103rd season will open with the RSO’s presentation of “Natural Woman: A Tribute to Carole King” on Saturday,…read more »

DNR UPS GRANTS PROMOTING WILDLIFE VIEWING IN GEORGIA

DNR UPS GRANTS PROMOTING WILDLIFE VIEWING IN GEORGIA

Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has long offered a helping hand for projects that help people experience the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats. But that support just got stronger. For 2025, the DNR Wildlife Conservation Section is raising the cap on its Wildlife Viewing…read more »

COOSA VALLEY FAIR SET FOR OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH 5TH

COOSA VALLEY FAIR SET FOR OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH 5TH

The 75th annual Coosa Valley Fair will take place from Tuesday, October 1st through Saturday, October 5th at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome. John Fortune, President of the Coosa Valley Fair Association, enthuses that excitement is building for ‘Fall’s Finest Festival’. Highlights of this year’s fair will include the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, the…read more »

WEATHER-RELATED CLOSINGS FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

From Darlington School: Darlington School will be closed on Friday, Sept. 27, due to inclement weather and the potential for unsafe driving conditions. All after-school activities for today (Sept. 26) will be cancelled and Extended Day will be open until 4:30 p.m. As always, the safety of our students and employees is our top priority.…read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY, ACTIVATES STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AHEAD OF HELENE

Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: Governor Brian P. Kemp directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) in preparation for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in Florida on Thursday. He declared a State of Emergency …read more »

FLOYD COUNTY EMA: BE WEATHER-AWARE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

FLOYD COUNTY EMA: BE WEATHER-AWARE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency is warning locals to be weather-aware over the next few days as forecasters expect heavy rain and strong winds from remnants of Hurricane Storm Helene to impact Northwest Georgia. Tim Herrington, Floyd EMA Director, urges the public to check out the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency page on Facebook…read more »

FARMER’S MARKET FOR FAMILIES A BIG HIT

FARMER’S MARKET FOR FAMILIES A BIG HIT

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Music played, families enjoyed the chance to get some free locally-grown produce and kids got a chance to pet animals and make some crafts on Saturday morning at the Farmer’s Market for Families at Rome City Schools Parent Resource Center. The event is one of several the center…read more »

FLOYD COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS, ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST “FALL THEMED CRAFTS” COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON OCTOBER 12TH

FLOYD COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS, ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER TO HOST “FALL THEMED CRAFTS” COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON OCTOBER 12TH

Announcement from Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers – Georgia: Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will partner up to host a “Fall Themed Crafts” Community Workshop on Saturday, October 12th from 10am until 12pm at the Recycling Center, located at 412 Lavender Drive in Rome. Attendees will be making…read more »