Category Archives: Local News
DPH: POWDERED INFANT FORMULA RECALL EXPANDED
(Media release from Georgia Department of Public Health):A recall of powdered infant formula is expanding to include a specialty formula for infants with certain dietary needs. Abbott Nutrition is now...
Mar 02, 2022
NO APPLICATION FEE FOR STUDENTS APPLYING IN MARCH TO GHC
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College):Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving the $30 application fee through the month of March making it a perfect time for future students to apply for u...
Mar 02, 2022
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 942 new cases of coronavirus and 106 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...
Mar 02, 2022
FIRST R.O.M.E. CONCERT OF THE YEAR SET FOR SATURDAY
(Media release from Rome’s Own Musical Ensembles, Inc.):The first R.O.M.E. concert of 2022 is this Saturday (March 5), and it’s a doozy!!The fabulous Clock Tower Jazz Ensemble will perform...
Mar 01, 2022
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,793 new cases of coronavirus and 97 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health.According to the latest update by the...
Mar 01, 2022
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE SPIKES 13 CENTS
(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas prices continue to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.50 per gall...
Feb 28, 2022
FLOYD COUNTY ELECTIONS BOARD TO GATHER IN A SPECIAL CALLED SESSION ON TUESDAY
(Media release from the Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration):The Floyd County Board of Elections & Registration will meet in a Special Called Session on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from ...
Feb 27, 2022
AMERICAN RED CROSS REMAINS IN CRITICAL NEED OF BLOOD DONATIONS; LOCALS URGED TO GIVE TO NWGA CHAPTER
The American Red Cross remains in critical need of blood donations. Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter, says that details about upcoming blood drives are available at www...
Feb 27, 2022
ROME CITY COMMISSION MEETS MONDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They will gather for a caucus session at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; that will ...
Feb 27, 2022
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
(Media release from Floyd County Schools):In August, Pre-K students will begin kindergarten where they will continue to grow and learn! Floyd County Schools (FCS) would like to extend an invitation to...
Feb 27, 2022
