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 »
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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 »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY LOOKS FORWARD TO INTRODUCING NEW PARTNER FAMILIES AT ANNUAL MEETING ON MONDAY EVENING
Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley plans to introduce the inhabitants of its 58th and 59th builds to the public at its Annual Meeting on Monday evening at 6 pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, located at 101 East 4th Avenue in Rome. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, states that partner families, the Chambers and the…… read more »
BROWN ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR ROME CITY COMMISSION WARD TWO
(Media release from LuGina Brown): Rome Native and Business Woman, LuGina Brown, announces her candidacy for Rome City Commission Ward 2. LuGina Brown has been an active member of her community and looks forward to bringing her “Our Town, Our Future” message to further improve the City of Rome. Brown started her career in business…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME IS ALREADY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ’21 HOLIDAY SEASON
It may seem a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but the ’21 holiday season is already on the radar of the Salvation Army of Rome. Captain Paula Blevins states that the organization is in search of bell ringers for the annual Red Kettle fundraising campaign. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for groups. Interested…… read more »
GEORGIA POWER OFFERS TIPS AND RESOURCES TO GEORGIANS IMPACTED BY TROPICAL STORM FRED
(Georgia Power media release): Tropical Storm Fred is expected to cross into Georgia on Tuesday bringing with it the potential for heavy rains and gusty winds. Georgia Power encourages customers to monitor local weather conditions and keep safety first as inclement weather moves in. The company is ready to respond to service interruptions as quickly…… read more »
THE ROME CITY SCHOOLS RELEASE GEORGIA MILESTONE TEST SCORES
(Rome City Schools media release): The Georgia Department of Education has released the Georgia Milestones test scores. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lower participation rates, scores across the state were impacted. Rome City Schools (RCS) teachers, as well as the entire staff, have worked extremely hard to minimize the learning loss caused by the…… read more »
THIRD ANNUAL GREAT GEORGIA POLLINATOR CENSUS SET FOR THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
(Media release from UGA Extension): On August 20th and 21st, Georgians across the state will join together to count pollinators as part of the Great Georgia Pollinator Census (https://GGaPC.org) community science project. Over the past two years over 8,000 counts were submitted and over 100,000 insects were counted! We hope to increase the number of…… read more »