As of today (Monday, May 3rd) all eight mass vaccination sites operated by the Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency will allow drive-ups with no appointment necessary for Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. Sites will offer the single-dose J&J vaccine as available to those who haven’t received the first dose of a different vaccine until site…… read more »
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ELLEN AXSON WILSON ARTSFEST ’21 SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
The annual Ellen Axson Wilson ArtsFest will return to downtown Rome this Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm. It will be presented by Rome’s Downtown Development Authority and the Rome Area Council for the Arts. Alli Booker, RACA’s Executive Director, enthuses that the event will provide an opportunity for artists, musicians, and food vendors…… read more »
MODEL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR NAMED 2021 GEORGIA SCHOLAR
(Floyd County Schools media release): Model High senior Kendell Pewitt is one of 323 graduating seniors being recognized as a 2021 Georgia Scholar, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today. Through the Georgia Scholar program, the Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life.…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,068 new cases of coronavirus and 51 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 878,827 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at…… read more »
CARE MURAL ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY AND WELLNESS VIA ART
(Harbin Clinic media release): Harbin Clinic, in partnership with Rome Mural CoLab and the YMCA of Rome and Floyd County, is proud to present the CARE Mural. CARE stands for Connecting All. Reaching Everyone., and the mural’s purpose is to celebrate health, wellness and the diverse community of Rome and Floyd County. The finished mural…… read more »
ROME LITTLE THEATRE OPENS REGISTRATION FOR THE ’21 RLT ACADEMY SUMMER WORKSHOP, REVELS IN RETURN TO DESOTO
Registration is currently open for the Rome Little Theatre’s ’21 RLT Acacemy Summer Workshop, which will be held June 28th through July 2nd from 9 am to 2 pm daily. Chris Davidson, Executive Director, says that capacity will limited more than usual for this year’s workshop. Students who have completed grades 1-12 are urged to…… read more »
INVESTIGATORS SEEK HELP IN RAPE CASE
(media release from the Floyd County Police Department): The investigation of a Rome man continues while he is being held in jail without bond on charges that allege he forcibly assaulted a juvenile and was trying to lure another child on social media. Christopher Minter, 28, of a Melton Avenue address has been charged with…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 922 new cases of coronavirus and 64 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 877,816 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at…… read more »
BETWEEN THE RIVERS FARMER’S MARKET SET TO RETURN TO BRIDGEPOINT PLAZA THIS SATURDAY
The Between the Rivers Farmer’s Market will return to Bridgepoint Plaza in downtown Rome this Saturday. It will be held from 8:30 am to 11:30 am on each first and third Saturday of the month from May through September. Christina Dew, market manager, encourages the public to head to the Market for locally-grown produce, baked…… read more »
GEORGIA’S ROME OFFICE OF TOURISM ENCOURAGES LOCALS TO ‘BE A TOURIST IN YOUR HOMETOWN’ DURING NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK, MAY 2-8, 2021
(media release from the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism): Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Rome, GA — The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites locals to “Be a Tourist” in your hometown during National Travel & Tourism Week, May 2-8, 2021. The week celebrates the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal well-being and invites…… read more »