Former US Senator and gubernatorial hopeful David Perdue paid a visit to Rome on Tuesday as a guest during the montly meeting of the Floyd County Republican Women at the Coosa Country Club. Perdue stated in a radio interview earlier this week that he is running against current Governor Brian Kemp for the GOP’s nomination…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S ROME DOWNTOWN WELCOME CENTER & GIFT SHOP MOVES TO BROAD STREET; GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING SET FOR THURSDAY
(Media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is excited to announce the Downtown Welcome Center & Gift Shop has relocated to the front of the Rome Area History Center building and is now accessible from Broad Street. The grand opening and ribbon-cutting will be held at 11…… read more »
ARMUCHEE HIGH WINS FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS ACADEMIC DECATHLON
(Media release from Floyd County Schools): The Armuchee High Academic Decathlon team was crowned champions in the Floyd County Schools Academic Decathlon competition held virtually last week. Jack Robinson of Model High was the highest-scoring individual participant this year. The theme for questions in this year’s competition was “Water: A Most Essential Resource.” As the…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR THE WIZARD OF OZ
(Media release from the Rome Little Theatre): Auditions for The Wizard of Oz, Rome Little Theatre’s 2021-2022 season closer, will be held February 12-15, by appointment, at the DeSoto Theatre. The show will run May 6-15. Roles are available for adults and children age 6 and older. Actors from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to audition.…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 6,193 new cases of coronavirus and 62 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 1,849,369 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
TETHER BAN TAKES EFFECT IN ROME/FLOYD COUNTY TODAY
A new ordinance banning the outside tethering of dogs takes effect in Rome and Floyd County today. Under this new ordinance, animals are not allowed to be outside on a chain or tether unless the owner is present, attests Jeff Mitchell, the Director of Public Animal Welfare Services (or PAWS). Violators could face fines of…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER’S OPERATION GIFT CARD RETURNS THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Rome-Floyd Chamber’s Operation Gift Card returns on Friday, February 4th, at 2:00 p.m., thanks to Georgia Power and the Greater Community Foundation for Greater Rome. This is a one-day-only, online event that will take place between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Chamber’s website, www.romega.com. The event will…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS IN CRITICAL NEED OF WINTER BLOOD DONATIONS
(Media release from the American Red Cross): While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interested in helping are…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 18,185 new cases of coronavirus and 97 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 1,842,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES JUMP SEVEN CENTS
Georgia’s gas prices jumped over the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide now pay the average of $3.20 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s seven cents more than a week ago, 10 cents more than last month, and 96 cents more than at this same time last year. It…… read more »