Local News
Tyson Foods closing Darlington Drive plant
Friday, March 27, 2026 -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- The Tyson Foods plant on Darlington Drive in closing. According to the Rome News Tribune: The facility will be closing this spring. "After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations at our Rome, Georgia, prepared foods facil...
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GNTC student overcomes challenges through Accelerated Career program
Friday, March 27, 2026--9:20 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College's (GNTC) Accelerated Career program has empowered Logan Knight to pursue a career path in information technology after overcoming brain cancer. Logan Knight, 18, and his twin sister, Ella, are seniors at Model High School in Rome. H...
Mar 27, 2026
Rome City Schools to host informational session for families
Friday, March 27, 2026--9:17 a.m. -Rome City Schools News Release- Rome City Schools will host an informational session for families interested in learning more about the opportunities available across the district on March 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy. The session is designed for...
Mar 27, 2026
Darlington School to come on board as a founding sponsor of the Children's Museum of Rome
Friday, March 27, 2026 -News Release- Darlington School is excited to come on board as a founding sponsor of the Children's Museum of Rome, helping bring hands-on learning and imagination to life in our community. Our sponsored wall exhibit - a Darlington-themed "Create Your Own Story" Board - will invite chi...
Mar 27, 2026
One Man's Opinion: "SAVE Act Not Worth Saving,"
March 26, 2026 -Bill Crane- Early in my career I spent nearly five years in the Georgia Secretary of State's Office, working for then Secretary of State Max Cleland. The office has many roles and responsibilities, but I was interested in our work overseeing and certifying state elections. With more than 500 municipalit...
Mar 27, 2026




