The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center has enjoyed a return to recycling events in person in 2021 after a one-year hiatus due to coronavirus. Michael Skeen, Public Works Director for Floyd County, asserts that the most recent event, at which electronics were gathered, drew about 100 residents. Both electronics and household hazardous waste will be collected at…… read more »
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THREE GENERATIONS OF GRADUATES CALL GHC HOME
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Dunny Blankenship’s mom graduated as a registered nurse in one of the first nursing classes at Georgia Highlands College (then Floyd Junior College). Dunny followed in his mom’s footsteps by attending the same college and graduating in 1982 with an associate degree in criminal justice. In 2020, his daughter Katherine…… read more »
AAA OFFERS SAFETY TIPS AS TEMPERATURES RISE IN GEORGIA
(Media release from AAA, The Auto Club Group): With forecasts predicting temperatures in the 90’s for portions of the state, AAA is urging motorists to keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during what is expected to be some of the hottest weather so far this summer. “In just 10 minutes, a car can heat…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS RELEASES AP NUMBERS
(Rome City Schools media release): Rome High School students received recognition for outstanding Advanced Placement (AP) scores this past week. Rome High School has 89 AP scholars total 53 – AP Scholars 22 – AP with distinction 14 – AP with honors The Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered at Rome High are certified through the…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,443 new cases of coronavirus and 11 more virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Wednesday afternoon by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 926,707 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic.…… read more »
CITY’S SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HOUSING TO MEET TODAY
The Rome City Commission’s Special Committee on Housing will meet this afternoon at 4:30 pm in the Sam King Room of City Hall (City Auditorium) on Broad Street. The group is anticipated to discuss an implementation plan for housing incentives approved by the full commission earlier in the month. They will also determine next steps…… read more »
HOSPITALITY HOUSE THRIFT STORE SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS, SPECIAL VOLUNTEER EVENT ‘TIME FOR CLOTHES’ SCHEDULED FOR THIS FRIDAY
The Hospitality House for Women, Inc.’s Thrift Store, 610 Shorter Avenue in Rome, is seeking new volunteers. A volunteer event, “Time for Clothes”, has been set for this Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Alice Towe, store manager, says that for every hour donated to the store, volunteers will receive a voucher for a…… read more »
AAA URGES DRIVERS TO REMAIN ALERT AS STUDENTS PREPARE TO HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
(AAA media release): As Georgia students begin the school year, whether virtual or in person, AAA urges Georgians to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones, and to be especially vigilant for pedestrians before, during, and after-school hours. Children are particularly vulnerable during the afternoon hours following their school day. According to…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH; CDC ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF MASKS
A total of 1,975 new cases of coronavirus and 10 more virus-related fatalities 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 924,292 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR THE GARY TILLMAN MEMORIAL CLOCKTOWER 5K ROAD RACE AND TWO-MILE HEALTH WALK TO BENEFIT EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
The 36th annual Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race and Two-Mile Health Walk is slated to take place on Saturday, August 21st as a benefit for the Exchange Club Family Resource Center. Jason Sanker, Race Co-Director, asserts that he is happy that the annual event has been moved back to August in ’21 after…… read more »