The ACC Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships are officially underway at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel says that he believes that the ACC’s decision to host their tournament here is a testament to the boost provided by the RTC to this community’s quality of life. He applauds Lisa Smith…… read more »
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FLOYD AGAINST DRUGS, FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER, AND FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO HOST DRUG DROP-OFF EVENT ON SATURDAY
Floyd Against Drugs, Floyd Medical Center, and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office will team up to host a drug drop-off event on Saturday, April 24th from 9 am to 1 pm. It will be held in the parking lot of the Breast Center at Floyd, located in the Harbin Clinic Cancer Center at 255 West…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 997 new cases of coronavirus and 34 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Thursday afternoon by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 872,396 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands…… read more »
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPPED IN MARCH FOR ROME, NWGA
The Georgia Department of Labor has reported that Rome’s unemployment rate was 3.7 percent in March, down 0.5 percent from February. A year ago, the rate was also 3.7 percent. The metropolitan statistical area (or MSA) ended the month with 40,700 jobs, up by 300 from February but down by 900 in comparison to March…… read more »
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NWGA CONTINUES OBSERVANCE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH IN APRIL
The Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia continues to lead the local observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Kimberly King, Executive Director, says that the center has been conducting a program called Teal Ribbons on Patrol Cars with law enforcement agencies around the area. This is a simple project, she adds, but it…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 980 new cases of coronavirus and 23 additional virus-related deaths 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 871,460 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands…… read more »
GHC WINS EAST-WEST INNOVATION BOWL
(Georgia Highlands College media release): Five Georgia Highlands College students representing three teams and three different business ideas scored enough overall points to win the first East-West Innovation Bowl against Sierra Nevada University on April 16. Lance Philp, of Dallas, presented his plan for a communication application, which coordinated various suppliers and expedited a construction…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION SEEKS EMPLOYEES FOR SUMMER; CELEBRATES EARTH WEEK
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is now hiring! Job opportunities for the summertime are available to those age 16 and over, according to Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager, who adds that Red Cross-certified lifeguards are especially sought at this time to work over at the Northside Swim Center, which is set to open for 2021 in…… read more »
IT IS ALMOST TIME FOR ROME BRAVES TO PLAY BALL AGAIN AT STATE MUTUAL STADIUM!
Local baseball fans eagerly anticipate hearing the words “Play Ball” again at State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves. The team will hit the field in May after their 2020 season was called off due to coronavirus. David Cross, General Manager, attests that crews have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming season.…… read more »
WALKER MOUNTAIN LANDFILL ADJUSTING RATES; NEW RATES TAKE EFFECT JUNE 1ST
(City of Rome media release): The Walker Mountain Landfill would like the public to know that the Joint Solid Waste Commission has adjusted landfill disposal charges and new rates will go into effect on June 1, 2021. The new pricing structure simplifies garbage disposal fees used in the scale system for customers who have less than…… read more »