Fundraising efforts for the William S. Davies Homeless Shelters have shifted once again, in light of coronavirus concerns. Devon Smyth, Executive Director, urges the public to support the shelters via their participation in the Neighbor Society, a community for monthly donors. Contributions may be made online at www.daviesshelter.com or by searching for The Davies Shelters…… read more »
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FLOYD COUNTY POLICE INVESTIGATING WRECK ON GA 140
(Media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The Floyd County Police Department is investigating a vehicle crash that occurred around noon Wednesday on Ga 140 at Old Dalton Road. A Volvo tractor trailer truck was traveling west on Ga 140 when it struck a Prius in the intersection of the roads. The Prius was…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP ANNOUNCES AUGUST NET TAX REVENUES UP 12.7 PERCENT
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia’s August net tax collections totaled nearly $2.13 billion, for an increase of $240 million, or 12.7 percent, compared to August 2020, when net tax collections totaled almost $1.89 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $4.28 billion, for…… read more »
CHILDHOOD ACTRESS FROM ‘MRS. DOUBTFIRE’ TO SPEAK VIRTUALLY AT GHC ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Next week, former childhood actress and current mental health advocate Lisa Jakub, who took on roles in movies such as “Mrs.Doubtfire”and “Independence Day,” will speak virtually at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) on ways to cope with anxiety, the value of self-acceptance, and methods for recognizing anxiety in your life. Titled…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 22,102 new cases of coronavirus and 220 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 1,134,891 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC GENERAL SURGERY WELCOMES DR. BENNETT BROCK
(Harbin Clinic media release): Growing up in the home of a general surgeon, Dr. Bennett Brock always had a strong respect for medicine and the importance of patient-physician relationships. Although he was not sure he wanted to study medicine until college, his choice to be a surgeon was strongly impacted by experiences in his hometown…… read more »
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ROME AND ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO HOST GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP THIS THURSDAY
(Media release from the Community Foundation for Greater Rome): The Community Foundation for Greater Rome will partner with the Rome-Floyd Chamber to host a Grant Writing workshop at the Chamber on Thursday, September 9th at 4 pm. Community Foundation executive director Ashley Garner will offer grant writing tips and strategies as part of the Chamber’s…… read more »
BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS HAS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING IN THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR, DESPITE CORONAVIRUS CHALLENGES
Local non-profit Brighter Birthdays continues its mission to ensure brighter birthdays for underresourced children in Rome and Floyd County, in spite of the challenges posed by coronavirus. Cristin Warden, founder, indicates that as of next week, around 1,000 backpacks filled with party supplies and gifts will have been delivered to local schools since the beginning…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICES SEE MODEST INCREASE
(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): ATLANTA, GA., (September 7, 2021) — Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.98 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 2 cents more than a week ago, 1 cent more than last month and 95 cents more than this time…… read more »
ST. MARY’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RESUME LABOR DAY BBQ
The St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus resumed a local Labor Day tradition on Monday with their annual BBQ at the Rome Civic Center. Supporters picked up their meals via drive-thru this year. Jim Powell, a member of the Knights, indicates that he is thankful for support and flexibility from the community for this event which…… read more »