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 »
Media release from American Red Cross, Georgia Region: During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood donation. Donors of all blood types – especially those with type O positive or B negative blood – are asked to make an…… read more »
The 40th Annual Tillman Clocktower 5K Road Race and 2-Mile Health Walk is rapidly approaching! It will be held on Saturday, August 16th to raise funds for the Family Resource Center. Runners and walkers who register by today (August 6th) at www.frcrome.org/tillman will be guaranteed a race t-shirt and gifts from sponsors. Gail Johnson, co-chair,…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce a major milestone in its commitment to advanced, patient-centered care: the completion of its 1,000th robotic surgery. This achievement reflects AdventHealth’s dedication, innovation, and teamwork aimed at improving surgical outcomes for patients across Northwest Georgia. “This milestone is the result of years of hard…… read more »
Media release from Floyd County, GA Emergency Management: Floyd County Public Works will close Horseleg Creek Road on Wednesday to replace a failed cross drain. There is no detour for this project. The location is at #3128 and is about a mile from the Southwest Rome Bypass, between Country Club Drive and Rivermont. Please plan…… read more »