Media release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation: The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes and the coveted championship belt at the 2025 Chili-Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power set for Saturday, October 25 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is now open…… read more »
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome City Schools students showed growth in Math and English Language Arts as well as Social Studies and Science Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course tests, with significant gains in some grades and subjects. The test results are for the most recent school year, 2024-2025. “We continue to see…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools: The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2024 Georgia Milestones results, and once again, Floyd County Schools (FCS) has proven to be a regional and statewide leader in student achievement. With exceptional growth and performance in every assessed area, FCS continues to set the standard for academic…… read more »
Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp: The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for the first month of FY 2026 totaled $2.49 billion, for a decrease of $70.1 million, or 2.7%, from July 2024 (FY 2025), when net tax collections totaled roughly $2.56 billion, in part reflecting the 20 basis point (3.7%) reduction…… read more »
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries looks forward to an influx of new and returning volunteers as local college students head to Rome, GA to begin the 2025-2026 school year. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that students from Berry College and other volunteers are needed to assist with the Bagwell Food Pantry, Backpack Buddies, home deliveries, and…… read more »
The 23rd annual Health Initiative for Men and Women is set for next Saturday, August 16th from 8 am to noon at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 E. 12th Street in Rome. There will be free health screenings, vendors, freebies, and educational opportunities. Mammograms may be scheduled in advance by calling (706) 509-6840 and…… read more »
Announcement from the Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library: The Rome-Floyd County Friends of the Library are accepting bids in their latest silent auction. To mark the last months of summer, there is one showcase devoted to “Nostalgic Summer Pleasures” and another filled with “Baseball” items. There are also three showcases filled with “Back to…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Georgia hunters, get ready! Squirrel season begins Aug. 15, and you can head to the woods in pursuit of this early season favorite. As one of Georgia’s longest-running small game seasons, squirrel hunting offers the perfect opportunity to introduce new hunters to the field, scout public…… read more »
The Floyd County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will host a free Community Workshop to take part in The Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Participants will count pollinators on Friday, August 22, from 11am to 1pm at Ridge Ferry Park, on the north side of the tracks from the ECO Center near the dog park. Keith Mickler,…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded approximately $40,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semester 2025, with recipients ranging in age from 17 to 87. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,500 to assist in paying for fall semester at GNTC. Fifty-two grants and scholarships…… read more »