A total of 1,948 new cases of coronavirus and 108 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 1,898,410 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
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ROME CITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RETIRE
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): After serving five years as Superintendent of Rome City Schools, Mr. Louis C. Byars is announcing his retirement. Mr. Byars’ last day will be May 31, 2022. Mr. Byars has shared the following letter: Louis C. Byars Letter After much prayer and discussion with my wife and family,…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CELEBRATES SCOUTING ANNIVERSARY WITH SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
February is an important month to the Boy Scouts of America as the scouting organization celebrated its birthday back on the 8th. The Northwest Georgia Council has been celebrating 112 years of scouting here in the US by serving this community throughout the month. Eric Vaughn, Vice President of Marketing for the council, says that…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT’S K9 ASH TO RECEIVE DONATION OF BODY ARMOR
(Media release from the Rome Police Department): Rome Police Department’s K9 Ash will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ash’s vest is sponsored by Rhonda Davis of Atlanta, GA and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Ronny…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP IN FINDING MISSING FLOYD COUNTY WOMAN WITH DEMENTIA
The Floyd County Police Department notified community partners via social media on Tuesday of a Mattie’s Call for a missing person. According to the FCPD – Villa Hubbard (age 81), who has dementia, lives in Armuchee (northern Floyd County) and has been missing since 11 a.m. Family contacted police around 6 p.m. to file their report.…… read more »
STATE OF GEORGIA ACHIEVES RECORD YEAR IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
(Media release from Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia achieved a record-breaking year for international trade. In 2021, Georgia’s total trade reached $166.11 billion across 223 countries and territories. As reported by GDEcD’s International Trade team, Georgia…… read more »
COVID-19 DAILY STATUS REPORT, VACCINE DASHBOARD UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,887 new cases of coronavirus and 97 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 1,896,497 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ARBOR DAY IS THIS FRIDAY, LOCAL CELEBRATION IS SET FOR THURSDAY – AND ORGANIZERS ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE FORECAST!
Arbor Day will be observed in Georgia this Friday, February 18th. The local observance of Arbor Day has been scheduled for this Thursday, February 17th at 1 pm on West 1st Street behind Synovus Bank in downtown Rome. Hannah Bagley, Director of Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, is very aware that the weather forecast for this Thursday…… read more »
ROME HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZES 2022 STAR STUDENT/TEACHER
(Media release from the Rome City Schools): Two new portraits will be added to Rome High School’s honorary hall of STARs as senior Anna Davidson and chemistry teacher Kelly Goldin have been named the STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) student and teacher for 2022. Assistant Principal Dr. Suzanne Morse, who also manages the Advanced Placement…… read more »
DARLINGTON SCHOOL HONORS 2022 STAR STUDENT/TEACHER
(Media release from Darlington School): Darlington senior Mason Wu has been named the 2022 Darlington STAR Student. Wu selected physics teacher Barbara Kuckhoff as his STAR Teacher. Wu has taken 17 AP and Honors classes, and is a member of the Robotics Team, Math Club, and president of the Virtual Physics Club. He also serves…… read more »