Amid the Spring-like weather conditions we have experienced in Northwest Georgia during the past few days, the Coosa River Basin Initiative is eager to get back on the water. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, its Executive Director, urges the public to be on the alert for the CRBI’s slate of paddle trips on local waterways for 2022, coming…… read more »
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ROME HIGH SCHOOL SKILLSUSA STUDENTS NAB AWARDS AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Rome High School’s career and technical student organization, SkillsUSA, took 30 students to participate in the 2022 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference this past weekend in Atlanta. They returned with several award winning teams. Darlyn Morales and Fiona Carey garnered gold medals upon receiving first place…… read more »
GEORGIA ATTORNEY GENERAL CHRIS CARR JOINS NATIONWIDE INVESTIGATION INTO TIKTOK
(Media release from the Office of Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr): Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a nationwide investigation into TikTok for providing and promoting its social media platform to children and young adults despite the association between usage and physical and mental health harms. Specifically, attorneys general nationwide are examining whether the company put…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 673 new cases of coronavirus and 99 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,913,823 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
UPDATED: SALVATION ARMY ATTENDS TO NEEDS IN UKRAINE, LOCAL CHAPTER TO BENEFIT FROM CONCERT ON MARCH 12TH
Organizations around the world are lending a helping hand to Ukraine in light of its current conflict with Russia. Captain Tim Blevins with the Salvation Army of Rome asserts that members of the Salvation Army Corps are attending to spiritual needs of Ukrainians. Both the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross have pledged support…… read more »
VETERAN FCPD INVESTIGATOR RECOGNIZED BY AMERICAN LEGION
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The American Legion presented a Community Service Award to one of the most tenacious investigators from the police department to honor her leadership and mentor relationships with young officers. Sgt. Nails was presented the recognition by the American Legion Post 136 from Lindale during a small ceremony…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDING BACK-TO-SCHOOL SERVICES NOW
(Media release from the Floyd County Health Department): “Spring hasn’t yet begun,” says Floyd County Health Department Nurse Manager Mya Wooten, “but it’s not too soon for parents to check some of those mandatory back-to-school tasks off their list now and beat the rush.” Wooten is referring to certain screenings and vaccinations, all of which…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER UNVEILS NEWLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Rome Floyd Chamber is proud to announce the launch of its newly revamped website. The Rome Floyd Chamber’s redesigned site includes: A Refreshing Design. Romega.com has a new modern look, and is now even more mobile-friendly. Improved Member Log In Access. The site now allows Chamber Members to log in…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE’S PRODUCTION OF EVERY BRILLIANT THING OPENS MARCH 10TH
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): 1. Ice cream. 2. Water fights. 3. Staying up late and being allowed to watch TV.So begins a list in the critically-acclaimed play Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, and running March 10-13 at Rome Little Theatre. The production features Amy Mendes as the narrator,…… read more »
AG DEPARTMENT SETS APRIL 12TH AS OFFICIAL PACK DATE FOR THE 2022 VIDALIA ONION SEASON
(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 »