A total of 7,051 new cases of coronavirus and 46 more virus-related fatalities 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 1,012,809 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
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Unemployment Rate Drops to Pre-Pandemic Level in July
(Georgia Department of Labor media release): The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.7 percent in July, mirroring rates seen prior to the pandemic. In March 2020, Georgia’s unemployment rate was 3.6 percent. Georgia’s unemployment rate in July 2021 was one and seven-tenths lower than the…… read more »
GHC receives national accolades for affordability and quality
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Known for its value, variety of programs and class options, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has recently been recognized by several national publications, including having one of the “Best RN to BSN Programs for 2021” by Intelligent.com. According to Intelligent.com, the 2021 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes…… read more »
OPTIONS ABOUND FOR JOBSEEKERS IN ROME, FLOYD COUNTY, PER ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER
Options abound for jobseekers in Rome and Floyd County as companies seek to fill positions available. Pam Powers-Smith, who serves as Director of Business and Industry for the Rome-Floyd Chamber, directs all workers in search of gainful employment to the Jobs page on the Chamber’s website at www.romega.com. There has been an uptick in jobseekers…… read more »
EAST CENTRAL 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, East Central 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: Phase…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HEALTH DEPARTMENTS OFFERING THIRD VACCINE DOSE TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District): ROME, GA: According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an additional (third) dose of COVID-19 vaccine should be considered for people with moderate to severe immune compromise due to a medical condition or…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 4,962 new cases of coronavirus and 43 more virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by this state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 1,005,806 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
GNTC FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD
(Georgia Northwestern Technical College media release): Throughout the spring and summer months of 2021 the Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation coordinated with college graduates to create the GNTC Alumni Advisory Board. Currently 12 members strong, the board will provide feedback during meetings and offer insight from a former student’s point-of-view to make an impact…… read more »
WEST CENTRAL AND WEST END ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MOVE 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, West Central Elementary School and West End Elementary School will move into phase two of the Rome City Schools’ COVID-19 three-phase plan. During phase two, all faculty, staff and students on this campus will follow…… read more »
NUMBER OF CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS CASES SURPASSES THE ONE MILLION MARK IN GEORGIA
A total of 4,257 new cases of coronavirus and 24 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. The state has now surpassed the one million mark in confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before…… read more »