Just a couple of days remain to purchase tokens of affection to give to loved ones on Valentines Day, and local retailers would love your business. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Chamber, attests that local businesses provide personal service and offer a wide variety of gifts for Valentines Day and all special…… read more »
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JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH FRIDAY
Applications are being accepted through this Friday, February 14th for the Junior Service League of Rome’s Community Partnership Program for next league year. Shannon Newby, current JSL President, says that local non-profits may apply for assistance in the form of volunteers, member drives, and funding. More information and the application are available at www.jslofrome.com. Interested…… read more »
SEVEN FLOYD COUNTY SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS NAMED GOVERNOR’S HONORS STATE SEMI-FINALISTS
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: Seven students from Floyd County Schools (FCS) have been chosen as state semi-finalists and will move forward in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selection process. Congratulations to the following 7 state semi-finalists for GHP. They will represent FCS in the next level of competition. Ryder Ashmore, PHS junior,…… read more »
GNTC STUDENT GROOMS HIMSELF FOR FUTURE AS BARBER
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Cosmetology student is determined to empower others with self-confidence while pursuing a career path in a nontraditional field. Danny Jenkins, 25, grew up in Bartow County and now lives in Floyd County and attends Cosmetology classes at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome.…… read more »
BERRY COLLEGE PRESIDENT HONORED WITH NCAA SERVICE AWARD
Media release from Berry College: Berry College President Steve Briggs was recently honored at the 2025 NCAA National Convention with the Daniel T. Dutcher Meritorious Service Award. During Briggs tenure, Berry athletics has soared to new heights as he grew sports participation by adding nine collegiate sports in 19 years. He transitioned the college from…… read more »
ROME COMMUNITY HEART PROJECT ON DISPLAY THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY
The Rome Area Council for the Arts invites the public to view the 12th annual Rome Community HeART Project, which is now displayed on the side of the 3rd Avenue parking deck overlooking the Town Green. Lulie Ebaugh, Executive Director, enthuses that the project is the result of RACA’s partnership with AdventHealth Redmond to celebrate…… read more »
PFC DALTON GIBBS NAMED ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2024 OFFICER OF THE YEAR
From the Rome, GA Police Department: Rome’s City Manager Sammy Rich, Commissioners, Chief of Police Denise-Downer McKinney, Command Staff, and distinguished guests presented the 2024 Rome Police Department Officer of the Year Award on Monday night to PFC Dalton Gibbs. PFC Gibbs was chosen as Officer of the Year for his response to an armed…… read more »
CITY OF ROME’S 2025 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION SET FOR VALENTINES DAY
Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful invites the public to celebrate love, community, and trees this Valentines Day by attending the City of Rome’s 2025 Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, February 14th at 1 pm at Covington Park, located at 206 Cave Spring Street. Parking will be available at the Floyd County Health Department adjacent to the…… read more »
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS FILM SERIES CONTINUES ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH WITH “HOME IS A HOTEL”
Media release from the Rome International Film Festival: The 2024-2025 Rome International Film Festival’s RIFF-Georgia Power Community Conversations film series continues Saturday, February 15, at 3 pm at Screen 417, the popular new film viewing and event space on Broad Street in downtown Rome. The film event includes a free showing of the documentary, Home…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST FAMILY FREE DAY AND 12TH ANNUAL FLOYD COUNTY SEED SWAP ON MARCH 2ND
Media release from the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home: Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is pleased to host the 12th Annual Floyd County Seed Swap on the museum campus from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, March 2nd. The Seed Swap is an informal event co-sponsored by the museum along with the Berry College Department of Environmental Science and Studies…… read more »