The Rome-Floyd Chamber looks forward to a return to in-person events over the coming weeks. Activities will include the Chamber’s 110th Annual Meeting, which is slated to take place at noon on Thursday, May 6th at State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves. Jeanne Krueger, President and CEO, believes that this will be a…… read more »
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GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME’S 2021 GARDEN TOUR AND TASTE!
The Junior Service League of Rome invites the public to get their tickets now to the 2021 Garden Tour and Taste slated for Saturday, April 24th from 10 am to 4 pm. New this year – guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the tastes of local restaurants while enjoying the tour of gardens, according…… read more »
PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR DR. GARY VOCCIO: NO TIMELINE ON A RETURN TO NORMAL IN THE ERA OF CORONAVIRUS
As more and more in-person events are beginning to be held and venues are beginning to re-open, public health officials continue to encourage protocols with regard to coronavirus even for those that have been vaccinated. There’s no set timeline for when we may get back to normal, asserts Dr. Gary Voccio, the Health Director for…… read more »
KEMP’S ROLLBACK OF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE AS OF TODAY; NWGA PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR DR. GARY VOCCIO SAYS CASES HAVE BEEN TRENDING DOWNWARD
Governor Brian Kemp’s rollback of COVID-19 restrictions in Georgia takes effect today. That includes the elimation of the ban on gatherings as well as shelter in place requirements, in addition to the relaxation of safety measures. The complete Executive Order is posted online at www.gov.georgia.gov. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director of the Georgia Department of…… read more »
LIVE THEATRE IS ON TAP FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS IN ROME
Locals will have opportunities to enjoy some live theatre over the next couple of weeks (with protocols in regard to coronavirus). The River Arts District Playhouse (or The RAD) will present “Driving Miss Daisy” tonight through Sunday, April 18th. This show tells the story of an old Jewish lady and her African-American chaufffeur in a…… read more »
LOCALS EXCITED ABOUT THE RETURN OF FIRST FRIDAY SERIES IN 2021 TO DOWNTOWN ROME
Locals are excited about the return of the popular First Friday concert series to downtown Rome in June. Rome’s Downtown Development Authority officially announced last Friday its plans to bring back First Fridays in 2021 on the first Friday of each month from June through September. The series will kick off with a performance on…… read more »
GNTC’S SPRING PLANT SALE UNDERWAY; ORDERS BEING TAKEN THROUGH SATURDAY IN CHIEFTAINS HERB AND PLANT SALE
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s annual Spring Plant Sale began on Tuesday and will be open today and Thursday from 8:30 am until 4 pm at the greenhouses across from GNTC’s Floyd County campus. Purchases may be made via cash or check. Proceeds will benefit GNTC’s horticulture program. Items for sale include annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs,…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,004 new cases of coronavirus and 12 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 857,307 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at…… read more »
SPRING ART MARKET TO RETURN THIS WEEKEND
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism looks forward to bringing back their Spring Art Market for 2021. The event is slated for this Saturday and Sunday at the Rome Civic Center. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm both days. This will be a mostly outdoor event, according to Kristi Kent, Director of Communications, who…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Just 547 new cases of coronavirus and no virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Monday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 856,340 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 16,749. In Floyd…… read more »