Celebrating African American History Month
For Immediate Release: January 16, 2026
Celebrating African American History Month: A Call for Nominations
"History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own." -- Michelle Obama
February is recognized as African American History Month across the United States, and Floyd County would like to recognize members of our community who have made an impact. Citizens such as Professor Edward S. Brown, Henry Chubb, members of the 1963 Student Sit-Ins, Elgin Carmichael, Napoleon Fielder, Judy Sims, Samuel Burrell, and the many others who created a legacy of leadership, courage, and citizenship that helped shape Floyd County into the place it is today. Last year’s recipients included John Ware, Shaylan Johnson and Gregory Greene.
We invite the community to help us celebrate African American History Month by nominating Floyd County citizens who continue to serve the greater good. Submissions will be chosen, and those citizens will be recognized by the Floyd County Commission at their 6:00 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Nominations are now being accepted online by visiting www.floydcountyga.gov/nominate. Citizens may also print and mail nominations to the Floyd County Manager’s office, 12 East 4th Avenue, Suite 209, Rome, GA 30161. Deadline to submit is Friday, February 13, 2026.
For more information, please contact the Floyd County Manager’s office at (706) 291-5111.
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