Rome-Floyd Unified Football teams to compete at GRPA State Championship this weekend

Rome High School isn't the only football team in town vying for a big win this weekend. After a series of winning streaks, two Rome-Floyd Unified football teams will head to the GRPA State Championship games in Calhoun this Saturday. The Rome Elite, an 8U team and the Rome Hit Squad, a 10U team will...

RFPRD invites public to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new playgrounds

Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation invites local officials and the public to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 28th at 10:45 a.m. at Garden Lakes Park to celebrate the installation of new playground equipment at three parks. “We are pleased to have this new playground equipment and we know many, many kids will enjoy...

RFPRD invites community groups to be vendors at Truck or Treat

Community organizations are invited to come out and be candy vendors for Truck or Treat, a free family-centric event on October 28th at Ridge Ferry Park. Presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation along with the local Food Truck Community and sponsored by Parker Systems, families can get spooky for Halloween at the event from 5...

Truck or Treat event offers safe trick-or-treating for families

On October 28th, families can spook their way to Ridge Ferry Park for a Halloween and Food Truck Frenzy at the first annual Truck or Treat event. Presented by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in collaboration with Charbucks, the free event is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fun treats and Halloween spirit will haunt the...

Registration ongoing for RFPRA youth sports

Though fall sports registration kicked off last week at the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority, those still looking to sign up for summer sports camps, clinics and tournaments are in luck. Lacrosse Camp will take place July 20 – 23 at Ben Brady Field at Shorter University. The camp is for boys and girls ages...