A total of 3,016 new cases of coronavirus and 46 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health. As indicated on the DPH website – That number of confirmed cases included a backlog of cases not previously reported by a large laboratory. According to the latest update…… read more »
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA RECORD DECREASES IN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR FEBRUARY
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler has announced that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in February, down one-tenth of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 4.4 percent. “Thanks to the hard work of many Georgians, February saw gains in jobs,…… read more »
ATTENTION, STOCKPILERS! THE NEXT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 21ST
Appointments will soon be scheduled for the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center’s next Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Event, which is slated for Saturday, May 21st. Items will be collected from 9 am until 3 pm at the center, 412 Lavender Drive. Recyclers will again be able to schedule appointments online, as indicated by Emma Wells,…… read more »
DAVIDSON LEAVES ROME LITTLE THEATRE POISED FOR SUCCESS AS SEARCH FOR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEGINS
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Rome Little Theatre, one of the country’s longest-standing community theatres, looks toward its 2022-2023 production season and educational programs with enthusiasm. This is due in large part to the extensive work and numerous successes executive director Chris Davidson has done for the theatre over the last three-plus years. Davidson…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD HELPS MAKE PLAYGROUND A REALITY
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Drive by Main Elementary school on a sunny day, and you’ll see a site that will likely make you smile – children, gleefully sliding down a bright red slide, swinging high into the air on a brand-new swing or crossing a not-so-high footbridge to get from one play area…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP, PUBLIC SAFETY LEADERS PROVIDE UPDATE ON CRIME SUPPRESSION UNIT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, joined by leaders and members of the Multi-Agency Crime Suppression Unit (Crime Suppression Unit), today provided updated figures and remarks regarding the unit’s success throughout its first year in operation. Responding to a rise in violent crime…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 9,427 new cases of coronavirus and 50 more virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. As reported by the DPH in a media release- The COVID-19 Daily Status Report reflects more than 9,600 newly reported cases (PCR positive and antigen positive combined). Please be advised…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMA DIRECTOR TIM HERRINGTON: BE WEATHER AWARE!
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll into Northwest Georgia this evening into Thursday morning. Tim Herrington, Director of Floyd County’s Emergency Management Agency, encourages all locals to be prepared in the event that there are power outages and/or flooding. Damaging winds are a possibility with this storm system. A Wind Advisory has been issued…… read more »
BLANCHARD CHOSEN TO FILL VACANT SPOT ON RCS BOARD
(Media release from Rome City Schools): Rome City Schools’ Board of Education called a special board meeting on March 29, 2022, to interview two final candidates, Antonia LaShun Blanchard and Erin Hernandez, for the purpose of filling the vacant board member seat. Each candidate participated in a 10-minute interview. Board members unanimously voted to appoint…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE DISTRICT WINNERS IN YOUNG GEORGIA AUTHORS WRITING COMPETITION
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics. This prestigious competition has been engaging Georgia…… read more »