(Media release from Floyd County, Georgia): Norfolk Southern will be working on several railroad crossings in Floyd County in the coming weeks by removing old rotted ties, replacing with new ties, and surfacing through the crossings. This is not a County project. The railroad will perform the work, and post appropriate notices before work is…… read more »
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EAST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MOVES INTO PHASE TWO OF ROME CITY SCHOOLS’ COVID-19 PLAN
East Central Elementary School has been moved into Phase Two of the Rome City Schools’ COVID-19 plan. According to an RCS media release issued on Wednesday: Due to one percent of the students/faculty testing positive for COVID-19 during a seven-day period, East Central Elementary School will move into phase two of the system’s COVID-19 three-phase…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 17,397 new cases of coronavirus and 13 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 1,493,254 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY IS FEBRUARY 6TH, ADMISSION WILL BE FREE TO ALL AT THE CHIEF VANN HOUSE HISTORIC SITE
(Media release from the Chief Vann House Historic Site): To spotlight Georgia’s fascinating past, Chief Vann House Historic Site is offering free admission on Sunday, February 6. From 1-5p.m., families can enjoy a free open-house style tour of the historic Vann House. Also included in your visit is the Chambers Museum and Visitor Center containing…… read more »
SOUTH ROME ALLIANCE HAS BIG PLANS FOR 2022
South Rome Alliance is excited about the arrival of 2022. The organization has big plans for this new year, according to Jake Hager, Executive Director. Those include a groundbreaking for the South Meadows apartment homes on Pollock Street later this month. Hager encourages the public to stay tuned to social media for updates. South Meadows…… read more »
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA EXTENSION TO HOST RADON VIRTUAL SESSION THIS THURSDAY
University of Georgia Extension will educate the public about radon during a Radon Virtual Session set for this Thursday, January 6th from 12 pm to 1 pm. The session, which is free to the public, will be offered via Zoom. To register, send an email to [email protected]. All participants will receive a free test kit.…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCES THAT ’22 GRANTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOG AND CAT STERILIZATION PROGRAM
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture): Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is excited to announce the issuance of $800,000 in grants to assist with spaying and neutering Georgia’s companion animals. “Often local communities have citizens that are burdened by the high costs of having their pets spayed or neutered,” Commissioner…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 55,973 new cases of coronavirus and 35 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 1,475,883 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
UPDATES FROM THE ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER
(Media release from the Rome-Floyd Chamber): The Rome Floyd Chamber announces a rescheduled date for the 2022 Business EXPO along with sharing upcoming events and news from the Chamber. The Rome Floyd Chamber has rescheduled the 2022 Business EXPO to November 3rd. While the Chamber is disappointed that the EXPO will not be held on…… read more »
THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER, NOW THE KIDS ARE HEADED BACK TO SCHOOL!
The holiday break has concluded, and classes resume for the Rome City and Floyd County Schools today. It was announced last week that Rome City Schools will require masks for all faculty, staff, and students upon their return to the classroom in 2022. This is due to concern over the COVID-19 omicron variant, as well…… read more »