Media release from LivingProof Recovery: The fringe and feathers of the roaring twenties will return on November 8, 2024, as LivingProof Recovery hosts their second annual Casino Night Fundraiser. Held at the elegant Taylor Estate (549 Minshew Rd. Rome, GA), from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the event will offer food, fun, fantastic raffle prizes…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety last week honored 32 different Georgia law enforcement agencies for their year-round work to save lives and reduce traffic crashes on our roads during the 25th annual Governor’s Challenge Awards held at the Macon Centreplex.An annual recognition program for statewide law…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School AVTF students recently took third place in the Rome International Film Festival student film competition. Their film, “The Magic 8 Ball”, is about a vintage toy finding new life when an unsuspecting student picks it up and starts using it to make all his life…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Law Enforcement Academy prepares students for an exciting profession in one of Georgia’s high demand careers. GNTC offers certificates for Basic POST (Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council) Certification, Intermediate Law Enforcement and Advanced Law Enforcement at its Gordon County Campus in…… read more »
An abundance of safe and fun activities await local families on Halloween in Rome and Floyd County. Trick or Treat in Downtown Rome will take place from 3 pm until 5 pm. The businesses in the area will offer goodies to trick or treaters in costume, says Sami Spangler, Marketing Coordinator for Rome’s Downtown Development…… read more »
Just one week remains until the November 5th general election! This election will determine who will serve as the next President of the U.S., in addition to many other public offices. Floyd County voters may cast advance in-person ballots at any time between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm through Friday, November 1st…… read more »
Media release from the Floyd County, GA Police Department: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has announced that the Floyd County Police Department is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant for the Federal 2025 Fiscal Year. Referred to as a H.E.A.T. grant, Floyd County…… read more »
Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority: The Rome Floyd Chamber and the Downtown Development Authority of Rome are thrilled to announce a new initiative designed especially for students: the College Student Discount Program. This program offers exclusive discounts from local businesses specifically for students from Berry College, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Northwestern…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School’s One Act Play, “Shuddersome: Tales of Poe”, scared the competition on Saturday as the cast and crew captured the Region 5-5A Title and booked a spot in the upcoming Class 5A State Championships. “I am so humbled to be part of these young people’s lives.…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average decreased at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 6 cents less than last year. It costs…… read more »