Spring is spring-ing! The recent switch to Daylight Saving Time means that we now have more daylight in the evenings. Warmer temperatures herald the impending arrival of Spring, which will officially begin on March 20th. More and more people – including kids – will be outside in the coming days. Floyd County Sheriff Dave Roberson…… read more »
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GOVERNOR KEMP: FEBRUARY TAX REVENUES UP 4.6%, ADJUSTED YTD DOWN 0.4%
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of February approached $2.13 billion, for an increase of $94.2 million, or 4.6%, compared to February 2024, when net tax collections totaled $2.03 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $21.53 billion, for an…… read more »
RCS’ JOHN FRICKS NAMED TO 40 UNDER 40 BY KENNESAW STATE
Media release from the Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools Director of Instructional Technology, Safety, and Operations John Fricks has been selected to the inaugural class of Kennesaw State University’s 40 Owls Under 40. The recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under the age of 40 and…… read more »
ADI BAXTER NAMED GNTC’S 2025 STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Adi Baxter, Learning Management System specialist at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring, as its 2025 Staff Member of the Year Award winner. The award recognizes GNTC staff who make significant contributions to the college and to technical education. Dr.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE DROPPED OVER THE PAST WEEK
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago, and 30…… read more »
EARLY VOTING CONTINUES FOR A THIRD AND FINAL WEEK IN MARCH 18TH SPECIAL ELECTION
This is the last week of early voting in the Special Election to fill the vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Registered voters may cast their early ballots at the county’s Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, every day this week between the hours of 8 am and…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO GATHER TUESDAY
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 »
RCS STUDENTS FARE WELL IN STATE TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Several Rome City Schools recently competed against the state’s best at the Georgia Student Technology Competition with two students placing. Main Elementary’s Jonathan Attiglo placed second in the state in device modification in the third and fourth grade division. East Central’s Paelyn Peck placed third in the state…… read more »
GA DNR: CLEAN FEEDERS SAVE BIRDS
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: As spring nears and the weather warms, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding Georgians that clean bird feeders mean less health risks for birds. During spring and summer, sick birds are occasionally reported in backyards across the state. A common denominator in these incidents…… read more »
HOSPITALITY HOUSE FOR WOMEN, INC. TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL LOVE EMPOWERS ON APRIL 19TH
Hospitality House for Women, Inc. invites the public to Love Empowers, slated for Saturday, April 19th at 6 pm at Taylor Estate, 549 Minshew Road in Rome. Caroline Groce, Community Outreach Coordinator, enthuses that will be the second annual Love Empowers. The big event is intended to celebrate the work of the Hospitality House for…… read more »