(Media release from the Three Rivers Singers): The Three Rivers Singers community chorus will present “Christmas Day Earth Resounds”, featuring a collection of seasonal songs arranged for chorus, on Saturday, December 18th at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary of Garden Lakes Baptist Church on Redmond Circle in Rome. Len Willingham is the Music Director and…… read more »
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CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,938 new cases of coronavirus and 29 more virus-related deaths 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 1,293,370 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
IT’S BEEN A GOOD YEAR FOR TOURISM IN ROME/FLOYD COUNTY, TOURISM OFFICE LOOKS FORWARD TO A BUSY 2022
This has been a good year for tourism around Rome and Floyd County, and the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism looks forward to a busy 2022. This is according to Kristi Kent, Communications Director, who indicates that tennis will be a big draw for the community again next year. Among the highlights for 2021 –…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMAIL SERVERS BACK ONLINE
(Media release from Floyd County, GA Government): Floyd County email servers are back online after a phishing attack that occurred Friday, December 3, 2021 . Floyd County’s Director of Information Technology, La Sonja Holcomb reported all updates have been completed and have ran clean since Monday, December 6, 2021. Please delete any suspicious emails you…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ’21 GOLF TOURNEY NETS JUST OVER $14,000 FOR RESTORATION ROME
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department is thrilled by the results of the 2021 golf tournament that benefits Restoration Rome. Donations from our tournament once again exceed previous year totals and will promote the work being done with foster care and rebuilding families in our community. The 2021…… read more »
DARLINGTON SCHOOL’S LESSONS AND CAROLS TO RETURN ON SUNDAY
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington School will officially welcome the holidays this year with the 38th Annual Service of Lessons & Carols, which returns to Morris Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. The free event is open to the public and sponsored by the Darlington “Y” Cabinet, and will be led primarily…… read more »
GEORGIA POWER PRESENTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATE CHECK OF NEARLY $40,000 TO GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
(Georgia Highlands College media release): This week, Georgia Power presented an energy efficiency rebate check to Georgia Highlands College (GHC) for recent renovation projects to make the Floyd campus in Rome operate in a more sustainable manner. The check was for: $39,954.75 And the money received for the rebate is already being planned to be…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 725 new cases of coronavirus and 28 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just after 3 pm, there have been 1,291,469 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS DONATIONS FOR THE SHERIFF’S SANTA PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND SENIORS
Donations are currently being accepted for the Sheriff’s Santa program held annually by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. Mechelle Cliatt, program organizer, asserts that gifts and donations are being accepted for children until December 16th for distribution on December 18th. Individuals and families are also sought to adopt a senior as part of Sheriff’s Santa…… read more »
NOVEMBER NET TAX REVENUES UP 17 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in November totaled $2.29 billion, for an increase of $332.7 million, or 17 percent, compared to November 2020, when net tax collections totaled $1.96 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $11.87 billion, for an increase of nearly $1.70…… read more »