(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture): Mark your calendars, Vidalia® onion lovers, because America’s favorite sweet onion is set to ship next month. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced April 12th as the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onion season. “Each year, I along with the Vidalia…… read more »
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COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 983 new cases of coronavirus and 60 more virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,913,171 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
ROME HIGH’S GRAND FINALE EARNS FIRST PLACE FINISH UP IN NASHVILLE, SLATED TO TEAM UP WITH ROME MIDDLE’S GRAND ILLUSION FOR SHOW AT ROME CITY AUDITORIUM MARCH 7TH
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Already holding trophies for best vocals and best choreography, the students in Rome High’s Grand Finale show choir could hardly contain their enthusiasm as the MC at the Music City Show Choir Invitational announced the final two placings in the competition. After a brief pause, the announcer read…… read more »
GBI INVESTIGATES OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN POLK COUNTY
(Media release from Georgia Bureau of Investigation): The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting Polk County, GA. The Polk County Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Monday, February 28, 2022. One man was shot and sustained non-life threatening injuries. One officer sustained minor injuries. Preliminary information indicates that Polk…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME TO HOST FAMILY FREE DAY AND 9TH ANNUAL FLOYD COUNTY SEED SWAP THIS SATURDAY
(Media release from Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home): Here is a reminder that Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home will host the 9th Annual Floyd County Seed Swap on the museum campus from 12pm-2pm on Saturday, March 5th. Heather Shores, Executive Director, invites the public to come on out – and don’t forget your heirloom seeds! The Seed…… read more »
GNTC STUDENTS TAKE TOP HONORS AT SKILLSUSA GEORGIA COMPETITION
(Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College): Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students had an outstanding performance at the 2022 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, Feb. 24-26, in Atlanta. GNTC competed in 10 categories and took home 11 medals: four gold, four silver and three bronze. Highlights from SkillsUSA Georgia include winning the…… read more »
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 recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 in addition to select lots of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare formulas manufactured in its Sturgis, Michigan, facility. The products are…… read more »
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 upcoming summer classes or for next fall. Additionally, students have the opportunity to use the same financial aid options during the summer as…… read more »
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 DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,912,239 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE INCREASE IN WATER AND SEWER RATES
Rome City Commissioners, during their regular meeting on Monday night, approved an increase in water and sewer rates, effective today. The rate schedule includes a 9% rate increase for water and sewer rates per unit and minimum charges. An automatic 9% increase shall be applied each year effective January 1st for the following three years.…… read more »