(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health): The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant in Georgia. The individual recently traveled from South Africa and developed mild symptoms and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Genomic sequencing confirmed the presence of the Omicron variant. The individual is isolating…… read more »
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ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION INVITES THE KIDDOS TO DRIVE THRU PLAYTIME WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host a drive-thru Playtime with Santa this Saturday, December 11th from 2 pm to 4 pm at Ridge Ferry Park. The first 600 kids age 12 and up will receive either a free football, basketball or soccer ball, along with a special goody bag, while supplies last, according to Jim…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE GETS SQUEAKY CLEAN
Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is proud to announce a new partnership with Big Dan’s Car Wash in Rome as part of the 2022 museum membership campaign. Those who renew or purchase a new 2022 membership to the museum before midnight on December 31, 2021 will be automatically entered into a drawing for a gift card…… read more »
WEST END ELEMENTARY SUPPORTS STUDENTS THROUGH ADVOCACY PROGRAM
(Rome City Schools media release): Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, on Friday November 19, West End Elementary embraced their students and shared their passions as they participated in their ongoing student advocacy program, WEE Love. Principal Dr. Dennis Drummond said that the program takes place about four times throughout the school year. “On these special…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
According to the latest update from the Georgia Department of Public Health this past Friday afternoon, a total of 1,288,387 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported across the state since the beginning of this pandemic. The state’s death toll stands at 25,791. There have been 15,742 confirmed cases in Floyd County, which has also…… read more »
FULL SLATE OF HOLIDAY EVENTS ON TAP FOR THIS WEEKEND IN FLOYD COUNTY
Plenty of holiday cheer is in store for locals and visitors to Rome and Floyd County this weekend. The 18th annual Small Town Christmas in the Country is slated for Saturday from 9 am until 4 pm and Sunday from noon until 4 pm at Rolater Park down in Cave Spring. Admission is free. A…… read more »
ROME’S OWN MUSICAL ENSEMBLES TO HOST A PAIR OF HOLIDAY CONCERTS ON SATURDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHTS
Rome’s Own Musical Ensembles have scheduled a pair of concerts to help locals get into that holiday spirit. “A Clocktower Christmas” will be presented this Saturday evening by the Clocktower Jazz Ensemble at the Rome City Auditorium. The concert will begin at 7 pm and will feature guest singer Beth McCain. A variety of holiday…… read more »
CITY OF SUMMERVILLE’S 2021 CHRISTMAS PARADE SLATED FOR TONIGHT
(Media release from the City of Summerville): The City of Summerville is gearing up for the 2021 Christmas Parade, to be held Friday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “An Old Fashioned Christmas”. Mr. John Turner will serve as the 2021 Parade Grand Marshal. Summerville Main Street will present live musical…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,175 new cases of coronavirus and 22 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,287,554 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
ROME DDA’S SIDEWALK SANTA TAKEOVER UNDERWAY, ROME FOR THE HOLIDAYS RETURNS
Santa Claus has taken over downtown Rome as a part of the Sidewalk Santa Takeover community fundraiser currently being hosted by Rome’s Office of Downtown Development. Participants built and decorated Santas that were placed around downtown on Wednesday. The public is invited to vote for their favorite at a cost of $1 per vote; proceeds…… read more »