The 2021 Wings Over North Georgia hybrid drive in air show will take to the skies over Rome’s Russell Regional Airport on Saturday and Sunday, October 30th and 31st. John Cowman, President of JLC Airshow Management, and crew have spent this week preparing the show site and welcoming performers. He urges local air show fans…… read more »
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ALL ROME CITY SCHOOLS TRANSITION BACK TO PHASE ONE OF COVID-19 PLAN EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1ST
(Rome City Schools media release): On Tuesday, October 26, Superintendent Louis Byars announced that all Rome City Schools will transition back to phase one of the system’s COVID-19 three-phase plan. The transition back to phase one will begin next week, on November 1. During phase one, all faculty, staff and students on campus will follow…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT FORMALLY PARTNERS WITH THE US MILITARY PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS
(From the City of Rome, GA – Government page on Facebook): Rome Police Chief Denise Downer McKinney formally signed documents Tuesday to become partners with the U.S. military Partnership for Youth Success (PAYS) to offer young men and women who have served in the military an opportunity for a post-service career with the Rome Police.…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 854 new cases of coronavirus and 70 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 1,260,262 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
BILLY BOB THORNTON AMONG 2021 ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GUESTS
(Rome International Film Festival media release): In its 18th year, RIFF 2021 returns from the limits of a virtual year with a long list of quality films, a star-studded guest lineup, and after-parties that keep the proverbial red carpet rolling into the night. As the schedule of films settles into place, RIFF has announced marquee…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANTICIPATED TO DISCUSS AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF FORMER NORTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL PROPERTY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners is anticipated this evening to consider an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Rome and Rome-Floyd County Development Authority for purchase of the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property from the State of Georgia. Wright Bagby, Chairman, says that the purchase will be funded by SPLOST money earmarked for…… read more »
FIFTY PERCENT OF GEORGIANS NOW VACCINATED AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): As of Monday, 50% of all Georgians (5,154,793) are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC considers individuals fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of a 2-dose series (Moderna or Pfizer) and two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (J&J). More than 56% of Georgians have…… read more »
WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA AIR SHOW TRAFFIC INFORMATION
(Floyd County media release): Due to roadway traffic from the Wings Over North Georgia Airshow, Jones Mill Road will be closed to thru traffic on the upcoming dates and times for safety reasons: Thursday, October 28, 2021 – CLOSED 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021 – CLOSED 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.…… read more »
FIFTEEN FLOYD COUNTY SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS MOVE FORWARD IN GOVERNOR’S HONORS SELECTION PROCESS
(Media release from the Floyd County Schools): Dedicated students competed recently for the opportunity to go to school during the summer. 15 of Floyd County Schools (FCS) top students were selected to advance in the Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) selection process! GHP is a four-week summer instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically…… read more »
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE TO OFFER A VIRTUAL ADULT LEARNER OPEN HOUSE THIS THURSDAY
(Georgia Highlands College media release): When Georgia Highlands College (GHC) became a member of the Adult Learning Consortium from Complete College Georgia, the goal was simple: help students in the “adult learner” category earn a college degree while staying committed to work and family. Adult learners are students who have typically been out of high school for…… read more »