Category Archives: Local News

ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET MONDAY EVENING

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:read more »

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON TUESDAY

FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON TUESDAY

Announcement from Floyd County, GA: The Floyd County Board of Elections will hold a Special Called meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Floyd County Election Center, 18 East 12th Street, Rome. The special called meeting is for the purpose of calling a Special Election for County Commission Post Four on March 18, 2025. The…read more »

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD AND HARBIN CLINIC WILL PARTNER WITH ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HELP USHER IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A FIREWORKS SHOW

ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD AND HARBIN CLINIC WILL PARTNER WITH ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION TO HELP USHER IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A FIREWORKS SHOW

Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will partner with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation to help usher in the new year with a fireworks show. It marks the third consecutive year Atrium Health Floyd has presented the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza, and now Harbin Clinic is joining the festivities…read more »

NEW ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE

NEW ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTINUES TO TAKE SHAPE

Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Construction on the new Rome Middle Schools continues and significant progress can be seen by driving past the school. Parrish Construction recently offered some construction updates for the facility. The D (first classroom wing) building, the A1 (front office and admin area) building, and the A2 (kitchen and…read more »

ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER: SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER: SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Do you plan to do some Christmas shopping over the weekend? The Rome-Floyd Chamber urges you to shop locally! Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, says that shopping locally ensures that tax dollars stay here in the community and offers support to businesses that support the community. Shoppers are just as likely to find that perfect…read more »

GEORGIA ACCESS ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR JANUARY 1, 2025 COVERAGE

Media release from the Office of Georgia Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI): The Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) announces an extension of the deadline to enroll in coverage that will begin on January 1, 2025. “Open Enrollment is the optimal time for Georgians to explore affordable options for health…read more »

TWO FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS HONORED AS DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

TWO FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS HONORED AS DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Garden Lakes Elementary (GLES) and Johnson Elementary (JES) have been recognized as “PBIS Distinguished Schools” for their exemplary implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year for GLES and the fifth consecutive year for JES. Garden Lakes Elementary (GLES) and…read more »

MOBILITY IMPAIRED ADVENTURERS CAN JOIN ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ AT GEORGIA STATE PARKS

MOBILITY IMPAIRED ADVENTURERS CAN JOIN ‘FIRST DAY HIKES’ AT GEORGIA STATE PARKS

Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: On New Year’s Day, outdoor enthusiasts with mobility impairments can join the national “First Day Hikes” movement in several Georgia State Parks.  All-terrain wheelchairs will be available for free at Sweetwater Creek near Atlanta and Tallulah Gorge in northeast Georgia. Adventurers using these wheelchairs must register…read more »

KINDRED FIRE ANNOUNCES YULETIDE JAMBOREE SHOW AND MARKET

KINDRED FIRE ANNOUNCES YULETIDE JAMBOREE SHOW AND MARKET

Media release from Kindred Fire: Kindred Fire is thrilled to announce the Yuletide Jamboree Show & Market on Thursday, Dec. 19, at The Vogue in Rome, Georgia. Presented in partnership with Russell Cook & the Sweet Teeth and Paradise Gardens, this festive event blends live music, local artistry and holiday cheer while celebrating the enduring…read more »