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New filings with Georgia Public Service Commission propose overall decrease in Georgia Power rates beginning in June
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--3:30 p.m. -Georgia Power News Release- Georgia Power has filed its expected Fuel Cost Recovery and Storm Cost Recovery cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission. Together, the cases seek to lower costs for customers through two distinct filings. The first filing requests to recover ...
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Olympic Bronze Medalist and Rockmart native, Brody Malone, to speak at Berry College
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--3:05 p.m. -Berry College News Release- Berry College will host Olympic gymnast and Rockmart native Brody Malone for the Cecil B. Wright III Integrity in Leadership Lecture on March 3. Malone, a bronze medalist and two-time world champion, will speak at 6 p.m. in the Krannert Center ballroo...
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[VIDEO] Groundbreaking held for pump track at Ridgeferry Park
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--12:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Work is underway on Rome's newest recreational amenity. A groundbreaking was held on Wednesday for a new pump track at Ridgeferry Park. A pump track is a looping trail for bikes and scooters. It has banked turns for easy flow. No pedaling - just pump a...
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Expect traffic changes on Thursday during Trump visit
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--12:35 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Rome on Thursday for a couple of events. The president is expected to talk about the economy during his visit. According to Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management, you can expect an increased s...
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Gordon-Floyd Development Authority meets Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18, 2026--7:40 a.m. -Staff reports- The Gordon-Floyd Joint Development is set to meet on Wednesday afternoon in Rome. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority office at 800 Broad Street, Suite 102. Agenda items include various reports, including December financ...
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