More bad news from the Berry eagles’ nest: Sunday afternoon, “the female eagle buried the second egg under some nesting materials. While one or both eagles spent the night on branches near the nest, and the male eagle has been laying on the nest this morning, we believe that the second egg is nonviable.… Continue Reading
By Natalie Simms nsimmshh@att.net Model High senior Pierce Fincher has never been one to shy away from a challenge. So, as he was selecting an idea for his Senior Project required for graduation, Fincher decided to use his physical strength to help a local organization dear to his heart, the Community Kitchen of Rome. “Last… Continue Reading
Monday: Floyd Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. in the Board Room at the FCS Central Office with caucus at 5 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office. The Board is expected to approve a 5-year facilities plan. Agenda Monday: The Rome Alcohol Control Commission meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall. On the agenda,… Continue Reading
Chief Justice Melton has served the Peach State with honor, ensuring the highest ideals of justice are upheld in our state. All Georgians have benefitted from his steadfast commitment to the rule of law and public service, and we wish him and Kimberly well in this next chapter. https://t.co/V8V0QVoSYq — Governor Brian P. Kemp… Continue Reading
Dear Reader: Do you ever wonder how Floyd County can logistically coordinate the large distribution of nutritious food in Rome that you read about in the local news? Are you familiar with the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child” meaning that an ENTIRE community of people must interact with a child… Continue Reading
Rep. Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) welcomed Father Austin Goggans, first vicar and parish priest at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Rome, as he served as the “Chaplain of the Day” for the Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. “Father Goggans is a minister to many” in Rome, Dempsey says. “He lives faithfully with… Continue Reading
Media release: South Rome Alliance, formerly South Rome Redevelopment Corporation, has named Jake F. Hager its new executive director. Hager will be responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the local nonprofit’s operations and programs. He succeeds Bobby Jones who served as interim executive director after former executive director, Charles Looney, resigned last fall to move out… Continue Reading
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is opening registration for 2021 summer camps. Whether it’s a love for all things outdoors, building and competing with Lego and Nerf sets or tumbling, rolling and participating in lots of cool activities, our camps offer great opportunities for kids to get active and have fun. Registration is open for Kid vs. Wild, Lego Nerf… Continue Reading
Greene concerns from the City Commission: Listen to the Facebook Live post beginning at 43:10 mark and lasting to almost the 1:00 mark). Several commissioners voiced concerns about the beating Rome is taking in the national media by Greene’s conduct in Washington. “She’s hurting the regular people in our community,” Commissioner Wendy Davis said. The… Continue Reading
The latest edition of the Community Guide & Business Directory has been printed and is now available at the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber. You can also view a digital version of the magazine online. Meetings: Today: The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet today in the Community Room in the County Administration Building at 12… Continue Reading
Tuesday: The City of Rome’s Community Development Services Committee will meet via Zoom on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. On the Agenda, will be first readings of three rezoning requests. Second reading and public hearings will be Tuesday, Feb. 23. A Special Use Permit for a farm retreat at 45 Ellis Road, Rome. The planning staff recommends… Continue Reading
Avi Singh, a sixth-grade student at Model Middle School, has won the 2021 Floyd County Schools Gifted Oratorical Contest. The oratorical event was started in 2009 to allow gifted students to display their academic skills and connect with other students. The 2021 contest was the 12th annual competition and used the speech theme “Healing… Continue Reading
Floyd Democrats elect 2021-23 officers: The Floyd County Democratic Party recently held elections for their executive committee for 2021-23. Benjamin Amis will serve as chair. Other officers are Tom Lindsey, Vice-Chair of Membership and Campaigns; LaTonya Burrell, Vice-Chair of Programs; Ranesia Johnson, Vice-Chair of Finance; Tina Bucher, Communications Director; Jim Watkins, Secretary; and Sarah… Continue Reading
Semi-finalists for the statewide Governor’s Honors program have been announced and current Darlington School junior Eli Mayes has been selected to advance in the Chemistry category. “We are very proud of Eli for being selected as a semi-finalist in Chemistry for GHP,” said Chad Woods, Upper School director. “One of Eli’s many strengths is… Continue Reading
The Rome Redevelopment Committee will hold a called meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6:00 PM in the Rome City Auditorium for purposes of discussing the possible annexation of the Riverside/Celanese Community. This will be a hybrid, in-Peron/zoom/Facebook live meeting. In-person participants will be required to socially distance and wear a face covering. From… Continue Reading