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Limited Edition Historic Courthouse commemorative t-Shirts on sale now
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 -News Release- After the devastating fire on Monday, March 23, the loss of our historic courthouse is felt by so many across Rome and Floyd County. While much of the building itself is gone, its memory and meaning of community will endure. To help honor and remember this iconic place, artwork of ...
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GDOT project in Plainville about to get started
Tuesday, April 7, 2026--1:30 p.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- Work is expected to start soon on a major road project in the Plainville area. An "R-Cut," which stands for reduced conflict U-turns, will be installed at the intersection of Brownlee Mountain Road and Plainville Road at Highway 53. Basi...
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Floyd County Police share 2025 traffic statistics
Tuesday, April 7, 2026--1:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Police Department has released traffic statistics for 2025. There is some good news, according to PFC Mallory Boatfield with the Floyd County Police Department "Overall, our crashes were down last year," she said. "Fatalities w...
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Backyard BBQ Bash returns in May
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 -News Release- Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of the Backyard BBQ Bash, set to take place on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ridge Ferry Park, located at 363 Riverside Parkway in Rome, Georgia. This highly anticipated spring event promises a day full ...
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GNTC supports disabled veterans through education
Tuesday, April 7, 2026--12:40 p.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces it is accepting applications through April 30 for the summer term for a new state scholarship for disabled veterans. Funded by voluntary state income tax return donations, the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship ...
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