Just 157 new cases of coronavirus and no virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Sunday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 899,433 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The state’s death toll…… read more »
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GDOL: GEORGIA REINSTATES PRE-PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Labor): In accordance with the plan for reemployment and the announcement to no longer participate in the federal unemployment insurance (UI) programs enacted through the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will reinstate many of the eligibility requirements waived during…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES THEIR AUDITIONS FOR THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
(Media release from Rome Little Theatre): Auditions for The Marvelous Wonderettes, Rome Little Theatre’s 2021-2022 season opener, will be held June 14 and 15 by appointment at the DeSoto Theatre. The show will run August 20-29. Roles are available for four women who will portray ages 18 and 28. Actors from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 371 new cases of coronavirus and 35 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 898,715 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of this pandemic. The…… read more »
FOOD MART FIRE IN ROME RULED ARSON
(Media release from Georgia Arson Control): The Rome Fire Marshal is seeking additional information about an arson at a food mart at 1200 Martha Berry Highway. The fire marshal’s office at 706-591-0025, a crime tip line at 706-236-5000 or the Rome police at 706-238-5111. Individuals may also report information anonymously to the Georgia Arson Control…… read more »
PLANS ARE IN THE MAKING FOR THE OCTOBER OBSERVANCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH; WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES TO RETURN – WITH A TWIST
The Hospitality House for Women, Inc. is making plans for the 2021 Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, which is set for Friday, October 22nd as a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The walk was cancelled in 2020 due to concerns about coronavirus and delayed by rain in 2019. Sponsors are now being sought…… read more »
GEORGIA ANNOUNCES SALE OF $1.097 BILLION IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): On Wednesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the State of Georgia successfully sold $1.097 billion in two different series of general obligation bonds to fund new construction projects and equipment, make repairs and renovations to existing facilities, and purchase and retire outstanding bonds to achieve debt…… read more »
NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT FOR RISING 11TH GRADERS TO START ON JULY 1ST
(Media release from the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District): Under a new state rule, effective July 1, all students entering the 11th grade require proof of a booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) unless they received their first dose on or after their 16th birthday. “Incoming high school juniors who…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 312 new cases of coronavirus and 13 virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Wednesday by this state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 898,381 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since the beginning of the pandemic. The state’s…… read more »
WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA AIR SHOW NOMINATED AS FINALIST IN BEST AIR SHOW CONTEST
(Media release from Wings Over North Georgia): The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show has been nominated in the 2021 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. The Rome, GA event was selected by a panel of experts as a contender in the Best Air Show category. The contest began June 7 and ends Monday, July 5. A…… read more »