Media release: Students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area participated in a vehicle procession outside of the Floyd County Campus (FCC), in Rome on Thursday, May 6, to safely celebrate their success in completing their program of study. The 2021 Spring Drive-Thru Commencement Ceremony began at 7 p.m. with a vehicle… Read more
By Tara O’Neal, 19-year veteran teacher The public is tough on teachers. We get beat up because of test scores, anecdotal accounts of students and of teachers behaving badly. We are blamed for the ills of youth and society. I’ve only taught two or three students who said they wanted to be a teacher when… Read more
Your lunch hour commute, or meal at home in some areas, is in question this afternoon. Several power outages, especially in central Rome, has more than 860 customers in the dark. Traffic lights also are caught in the mess. As Floyd 911 says (above), please treat intersections as four-way stops. Restortation estimate: 1 p.m. Also… Read more
Hardy Realty’s Open House Gallery for today: Your options include new construction at The Village of Maplewood or a large family home with a separate apartment downstairs. Prices from $243,500 to $359,900. Open house, 1 until 3 p.m. Address: 1301 Village Blvd., Rome. Description: 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Price: $243,500. What to know: Terrific… Read more
Media release: Six students representing Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) placed in the Georgia Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Virtual State Leadership Conference held in early April. According to Mark Upton, GNTC Marketing Management program director and PBL coordinator, the six GNTC students participated in 10 events and placed either first or second in each… Read more
Media release: Five volunteers from a variety of departments have been named Good Samaritans as Floyd ecognizes April 18-24 as National Volunteer Week. The Good Samaritan program honors exceptional volunteers who give of their time and talents. “Our volunteers have been serving side by side with Floyd’s professionals as they care for our community during… Read more
Hardy Realty’s Open House Gallery for Sunday: What to know about two homes, one in Rome and another in Woodstock, open for visits today. Open house, 1 until 3 p.m. Sunday: Address: 227 W. Lakeshore Drive, Rome. Description: 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Price: $314,000. What to know: Immaculate home! Enjoy the lake view from your covered deck or your… Read more
Yet another rough Thursday of weather is in the forecast. The following update was shared by Tim Herrington, Floyd County Emergency Management: Unfortunately, we are expecting a switch to a more active weather pattern coming up as multiple disturbances/frontal systems look to impact the area. This will bring several rounds of isolated to scattered thunderstorms (some… Read more
>>Video, photographs from Saturday’s memorial for Centre aviation legend Bobby Alvin Allred are courtesy of Brittany Littlefield. In context: For five decades, Bobby Allred served agricultural interests in Northeast Alabama and Northwest Georgia from the air. A dedicated ag pilot, he had been repeatedly honored for his work — and his passion. Mr. Allred… Read more
Child Abuse Prevention Month events begin. On Thursday, the annual Placement of the Pinwheels took place at the Rome-Floyd Chamber. The pinwheels symbolize the help, hope, and healing that agencies and individuals bring to families in our community. Come and place a pinwheel to demonstrate your continued commitment to helping Floyd County children and families grow and thrive… Read more
Hardy Realty’s Open House Gallery for Sunday: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths with a Lakeshore address — and lake shore view. Open house, 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday Address: 227 W. Lakeshore Drive, Rome. Description: 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Price: $314,000. What to know: Immaculate home! Enjoy the lake view from your covered deck or your kitchen window. Brand… Read more
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Media release: Berry College’s new state-of-the-art animal science building is scheduled to be completed this summer. This building is made possible by generous partners, including the Truist Foundation, which recently gave Berry a $250,000 grant. Housing the college’s largest and most distinctive major, the 23,000-square-foot facility will enhance teaching and research in animal health… Read more
As a lot of eyes continue to watch for the opening of the Newby Farm and Vineyard tasting room at 411 Broad St., fans of Georgia wineries have a few other things on their radar as well. First, Newby Farm: The official word is the announcing on the opening is due soon. Three Strands Vineyard… Read more