(Media release from Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia achieved a record-breaking year for international trade. In 2021, Georgia’s total trade reached $166.11 billion across 223 countries and territories. As reported by GDEcD’s International Trade team, Georgia…… read more »
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COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,887 new cases of coronavirus and 97 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 1,896,497 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ARBOR DAY IS THIS FRIDAY, LOCAL CELEBRATION IS SET FOR THURSDAY – AND ORGANIZERS ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE FORECAST!
Arbor Day will be observed in Georgia this Friday, February 18th. The local observance of Arbor Day has been scheduled for this Thursday, February 17th at 1 pm on West 1st Street behind Synovus Bank in downtown Rome. Hannah Bagley, Director of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, is very aware that the weather forecast for this Thursday…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZES 2022 STAR STUDENT/TEACHER
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Two new portraits will be added to Rome High School’s honorary hall of STARs as senior Anna Davidson and chemistry teacher Kelly Goldin have been named the STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) student and teacher for 2022. Assistant Principal Dr. Suzanne Morse, who also manages the Advanced Placement…… read more »
DARLINGTON SCHOOL HONORS 2022 STAR STUDENT/TEACHER
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington senior Mason Wu has been named the 2022 Darlington STAR Student. Wu selected physics teacher Barbara Kuckhoff as his STAR Teacher. Wu has taken 17 AP and Honors classes, and is a member of the Robotics Team, Math Club, and president of the Virtual Physics Club. He also serves…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO MEET TODAY
(Media release from Floyd County Board of Elections): The Floyd County Board of Elections will meet today. Caucus will be held at 3:00 p.m.in the Commissioner’s Caucus Room, Suite 204, with the meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m.in the Community Room, Suite 206, located in the County Administration Building at 12 East 4th Avenue, Rome, Georgia.…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS TO CLOSE LITTLE TEXAS VALLEY ROAD FOR BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
(Media release from Floyd County Public Works): Floyd County Public Works will close Little Texas Valley Road beginning Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to perform bridge maintenance. The bridge is west of the Fire Department on Depot Street. Scenic Road can be used to bypass the work area. Stay tuned…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 4,837 new cases of coronavirus and 124 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,894,653 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA PUMP PRICE AVERAGE JUMPS NINE CENTS
Georgia gas prices continue to increase. According to AAA, The Auto Club Group, motorists statewide now pay an average price of $3.33 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That is nine cents more than a week ago, 22 cents more than last month, and $1.01 more than this time last year. It now costs drivers…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION MEETS TODAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session today at City Hall (or City Auditorium) on Broad Street. They’ll gather for a caucus at 4 pm in the Sam King Room; it will be followed by their regular meeting at 6:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. Commissioner Craig McDaniel, who served as Rome’s Mayor…… read more »