(Media release from the Salvation Army of Rome): Captain Tim Blevins and two of Rome’s trained disaster volunteers, Michelle Dyer and Frank Bibb, left Tuesday morning to travel to New Orleans to serve people affected by Hurricane Ida with food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care. They will join 8 other canteens and teams from…… read more »
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ROME GA CARES SEEKS THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE TOWARDS EFFORTS TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THOSE IMPACTED BY IDA
(Release from Rome GA Cares posted on the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page): *We need Donations & Volunteers* Currently we are assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Ida in the Gulf Coast. We are scouting locations within the affected area. Over the course of the next few weeks we will be gathering supplies and…… read more »
GEORGIA POWER CREWS ASSIST MISSISSIPPI POWER WITH HURRICANE IDA STORM RESTORATION
(Georgia Power media release): As Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday along the Gulf Coast, Georgia Power is sending approximately 500 company personnel and contract teams to Mississippi to assist its sister company Mississippi Power with their restoration efforts. Georgia Power’s restoration workforce includes line crews, engineers and support personnel from around the state. With each…… read more »
ANNA K. DAVIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MOVES INTO PHASE TWO OF ROME CITY SCHOOLS’ COVID-19 PLAN
(Rome City Schools media release): Due to one percent of the students/faculty testing positive for COVID-19 during a seven-day period, Anna K. Davie Elementary School will move into phase two of the Rome City School system’s COVID-19 three-phase plan. During phase two, all faculty, staff and students on this campus will follow the following protocol:…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 19,083 new cases of coronavirus and 85 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,084,225 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH SHINING A LIGHT ON THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND TRAUMA VIA THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS IMPACT CAMPAIGN
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth kicked off the inaugural Little Black Dress Impact campaign on Monday. This campaign is intended shine a light on the impact of poverty and trauma around Rome and Floyd County. Participants are all wearing the same black dress (or an outfit) for five consecutive days, in addition…… read more »
CITY OF ROME LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
(City of Rome, Georgia media release): The City of Rome is excited to announce the launch of the new website, romega.us. The new site provides visitors easier access to city information, resources and services. The responsive design makes the website faster, easier to navigate and more user-friendly. Visitors are encouraged to check out the MyAccount information to…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
(Floyd County media release): Floyd County Government is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website, floydcountyga.gov. This new site allows for ease of access, more up-to-date technology, and a better mobile experience. The site features simple-to-use engagement tools, better search optimization, and the ability to submit many documents and forms electronically. Visitors now have…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA GAS PRICES CONTINUE A SLIGHT DOWNWARD TREND HEADING INTO LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Georgia’s gas prices dipped slightly during the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. The state’s average is now $2.95 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s one cent less than last week and last month, but 91 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $44.25 to fill a 15-gallon…… read more »
ORIGINS OF BROAD STREET IN DOWNTOWN ROME EXPLORED IN BROAD STREET UNEARTHED
Have you ever wondered how each block of Broad Street in downtown Rome was constructed? Join the Rome Area History Center for the next installment of Broad Street Unearthed, set for Friday, September 10th at 6 pm. Admission is free, says Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, who adds…… read more »