If you have yet to check everything off your Christmas shopping list, your best bet is to shop local if you want to ensure that those goodies are wrapped and ready by Christmas Day. Kenneth Studdard, owner of Dogwood Books in downtown Rome, states that local business owners offer a hands-on approach to helping holiday…… read more »
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GEORGIA DOT SUSPENDS LANE CLOSURES AND PREDICTS TRAVEL VOLUME FOR HOLIDAYS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Transportation): To ease the stresses of the holiday season the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today the suspension of construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled interstate highways and state routes near major shopping areas and tourist locations from 5 a.m. Thursday, December 23 to 5 a.m.…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS URGES BLOOD DONATIONS TO HELP PATIENTS AVOID DELAYS IN CARE
(Media release from the American Red Cross): As holiday celebrations continue, concern is rising for the nation’s blood supply, which has now dipped to concerning levels and could force hospitals to hold off on essential blood transfusions for patients. Historically low blood supply levels not seen in more than a decade persist for the American…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 5,796 new cases of coronavirus and 40 more virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,322,940 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
ROPER CORPORATION WILL INVEST $118 MILLION IN WALKER COUNTY EXPANSION, CREATE 600 MORE JOBS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday announced that Roper Corporation, a subsidiary of GE Appliances and Walker County’s largest employer, will invest $118 million in expanding their manufacturing operations, creating an additional 600 jobs in LaFayette. “Roper Corporation has been a fixture of the Walker…… read more »
THE UNITED WAY OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY WANTS TO BRING SANTA CLAUS TO YOUR DOORSTEP ON CHRISTMAS EVE
The United Way of Rome and Floyd County wants to bring Santa Claus to your doorstep this Christmas Eve. A giant handmade folk art Santa is up for auction by the organization in an effort to prevent homelessness in Floyd County. That Santa is now stationed at the corner of Broad Street and 6th Avenue.…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT NAMED 2021 QUESTBRIDGE NATIONAL COLLEGE MATCH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
(Media release from the Floyd County Schools): Model High School Senior Quillen Lynn has been selected as a 2021 QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Recipient and has received a full, four-year scholarship to Northwestern University in Evanston, IL! QuestBridge’s National College Match is a national program that connects high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC SPREADS JOY TO NWGA COMMUNITIES THIS SEASON
(Media release from Harbin Clinic): Harbin Clinic, Georgia’s largest privately-owned, multi-specialty physician group, continues to dedicate itself to its mission of building happier and healthier communities. This year is no different. Through partnerships with local organizations, Harbin Clinic and its employees have played an active role in helping and serving others during the holiday season.…… read more »
AAA ACTIVATES ‘TOW TO GO’ FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S EVE
(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): AAA is once again offering Tow to Go – in select states – during the final week of the holiday season, serving as the last line of defense to keep impaired drivers off the road. The service is provided from 6pm Friday, December 24th – 6am Monday, January…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH OFFERS COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES FOR HOLIDAY GATHERINGS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging Georgians to carefully follow COVID-19 prevention measures during holiday celebrations and gatherings to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. COVID case numbers are increasing daily, and the Omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous variant. Surveillance…… read more »