Media release from Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites: Georgia’s State Park System has added GRIT Freedom Chairs to its outdoor accessibility program, Outdoors Beyond Barriers. GRIT Freedom Chairs are a new option for visitors with limited mobility. The hybrid three-wheeled wheelchairs — a cross between a manual wheelchair and a mountain bike — are…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic will sponsor the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s 2025 Independence Day Extravaganza on Friday, July 4, as music, food and fun usher in the annual fireworks show at Rome’s Ridge Ferry Park. The park will open to the public at 4 p.m. with inflatables…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation: The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday travel period. The suspension of lane closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, July 3, and will continue until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday,…… read more »
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, City of Rome administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. Provided are service changes and closures. Rome Solid Waste Schedule Walker Mountain Landfill Rome Transit Department (RTD) Building Inspection July 4th Schedule The City of Rome wishes…… read more »
The Georgia gas price average sees a slight drop at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than it was a week ago, 4 cents higher than it was a month ago, and…… read more »
The 41st annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade is scheduled for this Friday, July 4th at 9 am. Christa Jackson, organizer, invites community members to watch the parade. Or better yet, be in it! All participants should line up between 8:15 am and 8:45 am. Motorized vehicles and horses will line up on Perry…… read more »
Media release from Summerville Main Street: There should be no shortage of family fun at the 2025 City of Summerville Celebrate Independence Festival & Fireworks Show on July 3. The festival and fireworks show has been a long-time family affair and one of the best fireworks shows in northwest Georgia! This free community event will…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Eight physicians have graduated from the Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program.The Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program opened in 1976 and is one of the oldest family medicine residency programs in Georgia. The program offers hands-on experience to residents in preparation for…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Kate Thomas has been named the new principal of Main Elementary School. With more than two decades of experience in education and a proven track record of dynamic leadership, Dr. Thomas brings a student-centered approach and a deep commitment…… read more »
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition encourages members of the community to mark their calendars for Saturday, August 16th. That is the date of the annual Health Initiative for Men and Women. It will be held from 8 am to noon at the Floyd County Health Department, located at 16 East 12th Street in Rome.…… read more »