Sponsors needed for Downtown Candy Cane Hunt

On November 19th, hundreds of eager kids will flood the Town Green for candy canes and other sweets at the 4th annual Downtown Candy Cane Hunt, and event officials are reaching out to potential sponsors to make this year’s event even better than the last. The Hunt, which is presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in...

4 local seniors bring home 21 medals from Golden Olympic Games

  Four Floyd County seniors raked in awards at the 2016 Georgia Golden Olympics, and are now training to compete in the National Senior Games next June in Birmingham, Alabama. Carol Waddell, Gladys Mixon, Luke Studdard and Gordon Haney all traveled to Warner Robbins to participate in the Games that were held from September 21...

Community meeting to explore skate park improvements

 Area skaters weigh in on improvements they would like to see at the park, and encourage other skaters to attend. When Mark Green saw the half pipe in shambles at Etowah Park’s skate park last week, his gut reaction was excitement. “I’m so optimistic, I was thinking they’re going to build a new one,” he...

Miss Coosa Valley Challenger Pageants open for contestants with special needs

Young ladies in glittering gowns with beautiful smiles will cross the stage and warmly greet crowds during the Miss Coosa Valley Challenger Pageants on October the 8th, and registration is open for the event for individuals with special needs. Now in its fourth year, the Miss Coosa Valley Challenger Pageant series has become a hit...

Registration opens for Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament

Registration is now open for the Willard Nixon Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 27 at Stonebridge Golf Course. The tournament benefits the John Pinson, Jr. Student Athlete Award Scholarship Program. “The golf tournament is always a lot of fun for our participants, and I know they enjoy competing for such a...

Late Registration for Fall Sports begins August 8

Late Registration prices are as follows: Sport Dates Price T-Ball Aug. 8 - 12 $70 Softball Aug. 8 - 12 $90 Baseball Aug. 8 - 12 $90 Flag Football Aug. 8 - 15 $65 Cheerleading Aug. 8 - 11 $70 Football: Tiny Mite Aug. 8 - 15 $65 Football: Jr Pee Wee Aug. 8 -...

Fall Sports Regular Registration ends August 7th

Regular registration for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Fall Sports ends August 7th, and time is running out for parents to take advantage of regular registration rates. Late registration begins August 8th. Parents will receive a $10 discount for multiple children registering for fall sports after the first registration during both regular and late registration. Regular...

Computer coding camp teaches girls they can excel in technology

By Megan Nichole Broome Marketing Intern Drones, robots, video games and computers are no match for girl power. Computer Science is on the rise as a field of study and it’s becoming more common for women to hold key roles in its success. Although women are vital members to this task force, society steeped in...

Swimming basics, safety emphasized at Northside Swim Center

By Megan Nichole Broome Marketing Intern With the scorching summer heat gaining intensity, it’s no surprise that the cool, refreshing pool is the place to be. Parents in the Rome-Floyd community are taking advantage of the weather and enrolling their kids in swimming lessons, a very important lifesaving skill to know. The Northside Swim Center...

Fall Sports: Regular registration runs through August 7

Regular registration runs from July 18 through August 7. Late registration runs from August 8 through August 17. For Tiny Mites and Pee Wee, late registration runs from August 8 through August 15. Prices are as follows: Regular Registration Late Registration Tiny Mites (5-6 years): $55 Tiny Mites (5-6 years): $65 Jr. Pee Wee (7-8 years): $65 Jr....