The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism encourages the public to mark those calendars for Saturday and Sunday, April 5th and 6th – these are the dates of the 2025 Georgia’s Rome Spring Art Market! Sarah Williams, Sales and Marketing Assistant, says that the indoor/outdoor market at the Rome Civic Center will feature a wide variety…… read more »
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CAN’T VOTE EARLY DURING THE WEEK IN MARCH 18TH SPECIAL ELECTION? DO IT OVER THE WEEKEND!
Floyd County voters will have opportunities over the next two weekends to vote early in the March 18th Special Election to fill the vacancy on Post 4 of the Floyd County Commission. Early voting will be offered at the Floyd County Elections Office, located at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, this Saturday, March 1st…… read more »
ROME HIGH STUDENTS PLACE IN FCCLA COMPETITION
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Thirteen Rome High School students from the FCCLA Chapter recently fared well in two competitions. Twelve students competed in the Region 1 STAR Competition at Ridgeland High School. Those students prepared multiple projects over the past few months involving concepts such as repurposing and redesigning used items, creating…… read more »
GA DJJ GRADUATES MORE THAN 70 CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, INCLUDING ROME NATIVES
Media release from the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a graduation ceremony for 73 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) cadets on Friday, February 21, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. The cadets have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH ITS LATEST HOME BUILD AND AT THE BALLPARK
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley recently broke ground on its 61st home build and seeks volunteers to help with construction. The home is being built in North Rome in memory of John Hine, according to Betsy Allgood, Executive Director. Hine, who passed away in September, was an ardent donor and supporter of Habitat. Construction…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY RECEIVES DONATION OF AMBULANCE FROM ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD
Media release from Rome, GA City Schools: Rome High School students in the Fire and EMT Pathway as well as the Healthcare Pathway at the College And Career Academy got a bright, shiny tool to help get some hands-on experience thanks to the generosity of Atrium Health Floyd. On Tuesday afternoon at the CCA, teachers,…… read more »
SHORTER UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GRANT FROM GEORGIA BAPTIST HEALTH CARE MINISTRY FOUNDATION
Media release from Shorter University: Shorter University is honored to once again receive a generous grant from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation. The Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation is a supporting organization that provides financial assistance to the health care ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. The foundation manages charitable assets…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST FAMILY FREE DAY AND 12TH ANNUAL FLOYD COUNTY SEED SWAP THIS SUNDAY
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 »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HUNGER MINISTRIES TEAMS WITH YMCA OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY, FEEDING AMERICA, AND OTHERS TO HOST COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCE MARKET
Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries teamed up with the YMCA of Rome and Floyd County, Feeding America, and other community partners to host a Complimentary Produce Market at the YMCA’s Grizzard Park in Rome on Monday afternoon. Lindsey Kilby, Executive Director, says that 10,000 pounds of produce were offered to those in need – free of…… read more »
CHIEF JUSTICE BOGGS TO LEAVE SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA
Media release from the Supreme Court of Georgia: Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announced on Tuesday that he will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31, 2025, which is the last day of the Court’s current term. He plans to return to private practice in South Georgia. In his hand-delivered letter of resignation to…… read more »