Aerobatic flight once again graces the skies above Rome’s Russell Regional Airport as Chapter 3 of the International Aerobatic Club will host their Mark Fullerton Memorial Bear Creek Bash today and Saturday. Participating pilots from all over the Southeast held a practice session on Thursday. Charlie Sikes, Contest Director, says that it’s been two years…… read more »
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CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 860 new cases of coronavirus and 17 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 888,784 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at…… read more »
COLONIAL PIPELINE NOW BACK ONLINE
Colonial Pipeline is back online after a cyberattack led to a shutdown, which resulted in major concerns about fuel shortages. According to a release from the organization, Colonial Pipeline initiated the restart of pipeline operations at approximately 5 pm on Wednesday. It is expected to take several days for the product delivery supply chain to…… read more »
CAVE SPRING TO BE DESIGNATED AS GEORGIA’S FIRST PINHOTI TRAIL TOWN DURING GEORGIA PINHOTI TRAIL ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL MEETING
(Media release from the Georgia Pinhoti Trail Association): The Georgia Pinhoti Trail Association (GPTA) will designate Cave Spring as Georgia’s first Pinhoti Trail Town at its annual meeting Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. until noon at Hearn Inn, 13 Cedartown Street SW, Cave Spring, GA. The GPTA Board of Directors will meet from 9 a.m. until 1o:30…… read more »
KEEP ROME-FLOYD BEAUTIFUL KEEPING BUSY CLEANING UP THE TOWN
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful has been busy ‘cleaning up this town’ over the past couple of months. Emma Wells, Director, asserts that she is ‘excited to be back in the swing of things’; volunteers have picked up a lot of trash that has accumulated amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of pounds of trash were picked up…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 590 new cases of coronavirus and 28 more virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 887,979 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at…… read more »
MOTORISTS ENCOUNTER GAS PRICES, SHORTAGES IN THE WAKE OF CYBER ATTACK
Local motorists have encountered higher gas prices, long lines at the pump, and even gas shortages in the wake of the cyber attack and subsequent shut down of Colonial Pipeline. Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Tuesday to suspend gas tax in Georgia and increased the weight limits for the trucks transporting fuel…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT AIMS TO EDUCATE PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
The Floyd County Police Department held a press conference on Tuesday at the Rome-Floyd Law Enforcement Center. It was streamed live and may be viewed on the FCPD’s Facebook page. The purpose of the conference was to educate the public on the recent uptick in traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Their aim is to increase public…… read more »
SOUTH ROME ALLIANCE INVITES THE PUBLIC TO OPEN HOUSE AT THEIR NEW LOCATION THIS FRIDAY
South Rome Alliance invites the public to an Open House event at their new location, 1 South Broad Street, this Friday from 8 am to 10 am. Jake Hager, Executive Director, enthuses that attendees may enjoy coffee from Java Joy, chicken biscuits, and the opportunity to learn about the resources offered by South Rome Alliance.…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 757 new cases of coronavirus and 21 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 887,443 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at…… read more »