(Media release from the Rome City Schools): One-hundred and four eager Kindergarten students lined the West Central Elementary gym, Friday, November 19, ready to show off their hard work and top-notch acting skills in the annual Thanksgiving play. WC Principal, Dr. Daphne Johnson, said that this annual tradition is in effort to teach the kids…… read more »
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CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 838 new cases of coronavirus and 29 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,281,495 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The state’s…… read more »
CONTRIBUTIONS SOUGHT FOR 33RD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST
The 33rd annual Thanksgiving Love Feast is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, this Thursday, November 25th at the Rome Civic Center from 11 am to 2 pm (or until food runs out). This traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be provided to anyone who may not be able to prepare their own meal or may otherwise have to…… read more »
WALKER CHOSEN TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL FOR THE 2021 ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE
Local journalist Doug Walker has been selected as the Grand Marshall for the ’21 Rome Christmas Parade. The announcement was officially made during a special breakfast on Tuesday morning at the Coosa Country Club. Walker, native of Arlington, Virginia and graduate of Auburn University, now serves as the City of Rome’s Public Communication Officer. His…… read more »
FIRE AT MOUNT VERNON MILLS IN TRION INTENTIONALLY SET
(Media release from Georgia’s Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire): Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced Tuesday that a Chattooga County fire was intentionally set. The fire occurred at approximately 7:21 a.m. on October 30th at Mount Vernon Mills in Trion. The fire caused several million dollars worth of damage…… read more »
GEORGIA POWER OFFERS TIPS TO SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY THIS THANKSGIVING
(Media release from Georgia Power): With Thanksgiving days away and many family and friends gathering together this year, Georgia Power is sharing simple tips and free tools to make small changes around the home that can deliver big savings this holiday season. Simple energy efficiency tips that you can take advantage of when cooking and…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 939 new cases of coronavirus and 32 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 before 3 pm, there have been 1,280,748 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY SET FOR DECEMBER 4TH AND 5TH IN CAVE SPRING
The 18th annual Small Town Christmas in the Country is set for Saturday and Sunday, December 4th and 5th at Rolater Park in Cave Spring. There will be 175 arts and crafts vendors stationed around the park and inside Hearn Academy, states organizer Susan Childers, who refers to the event as a “Christmas shopping bazaar”.…… read more »
ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD AIMS TO ESTABLISH A FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN CHATTOOGA COUNTY
(Media release from Atrium Health Floyd): Atrium Health Floyd plans to establish northwest Georgia’s first freestanding emergency department in Chattooga County, bringing a new level of 24/7 emergency care to residents of Summerville, Trion, Lyerly and surrounding communities. Working with the Chattooga County Commissioner’s office, and through discussion with state elected officials, Atrium Health Floyd…… read more »
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY: BUCKLE UP BEFORE HITTING THE ROAD THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
(Media release from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety): The Georgia State Patrol, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks, and GOHS H.E.A.T. units remind everyone to avoid getting a ticket during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend by remembering to click their seat belt before every trip.State troopers and local law enforcement…… read more »