The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive, will host its first Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Event for 2022 this Saturday, January 15th from 9 am until 3 pm. Hannah Bagley, Director of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, urges the public to make appointments in advance by calling the center at (706) 291-5266. That will help…… read more »
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is in search of new volunteers to assist with its mission to provide affordable, decent homes for partner families. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, says that volunteers are needed to work at the Habitat ReStore, located at 504 East 1st Avenue in Rome. Groups are also sought to assist with…… read more »
TWO COMMITTEES HAVE BEEN TAPPED TO CONDUCT NATIONAL SEARCH FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Media release from Georgia Highlands College): The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) has named the two committees to conduct a national search for the next president of Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Dr. Dana Nichols currently serves as interim president.“GHC’s next leader has a great opportunity to build on its mission…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS’ BOARD OF EDUCATION STARTS THE NEW YEAR WITH A PACKED AGENDA
(From the Rome City Schools): School administrators and the Rome City Schools Board of Education started 2022 with a packed agenda at their regular meeting on Tuesday. Superintendent of RCS, Louis Byars, had several items of business – he presented to the Board for discussion, including the first reading of the 2022-2023 proposed school calendar.…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 17,686 new cases of coronavirus and 33 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 1,590,529 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
THE 2022 SESSION OF THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS UNDERWAY!
The 2022 session of the Georgia General Assembly got underway on Monday at the State Capitol in Atlanta. Katie Dempsey of Rome, who represents Georgia’s 13th District in the state House of Representatives, asserts that she will champion legislation related to mental health once again this year under the Gold Dome. Dempsey serves as the…… read more »
SUNDAI STEVENSON TAPPED TO SERVE AS ROME’S NEW MAYOR
Rome City Commissioners selected Sundai Stevenson as their new Mayor at their first regular meeting of 2022 on Monday night. She is the first African-American woman to serve in that capacity. Mark Cochran was chosen as the Mayor Pro Tem. Find a link to view the meeting at www.romega.us. Floyd County Commissioners will hold their…… read more »
COMMUNITY INVITED TO ROME CLOCKTOWER 150TH BIRTHDAY KICK-OFF
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Rome Clocktower turns 150 years old this year and a full calendar of events has been planned to celebrate! The community is invited to participate.Kicking off the year of celebrations is the Rome Clocktower 150th Birthday Party on January 27, 11:30 a.m. at Clocktower Hill.…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Georgia Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Daily Status Report is back on track, following a week of issues with electronic laboratory reporting to begin this new year. According to a media release by the agency: The Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Daily Status Report updated as scheduled Monday and accurately reflects case and…… read more »
ALL ROME CITY SCHOOLS MOVE TO PHASE TWO OF COVID-19 PLAN
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Due to one percent of the students/faculty testing positive for COVID-19 during a seven-day period, Rome City Schools will move into phase two of the system’s COVID-19 three-phase plan. During phase two, all faculty, staff and students on this campus will follow the following protocol: Phase Two: If…… read more »