Just 587 new cases of coronavirus were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health, which additionally noted 35 more virus-related fatalities to bring the total number of deaths to more than 17,000 since the start of the pandemic. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES DIPPED SLIGHTLY OVER THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices dipped slightly over the past week. According to AAA, The Auto Club Group, motorists statewide now pay an average price of $2.70 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s one cent less than a week ago, five cents more than last month, and 99 cents more than at this same time last…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET THIS EVENING; FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO GATHER ON TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in-person at City Hall (or Auditorium) and virtually via Zoom this evening. Caucus is set for 5 pm in the Sam King Room, with the meeting to follow 6:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. A link to Commissioners’ agenda and to view their gathering online is posted on the…… read more »
ACC TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING TO ROME; VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
The ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) Tennis Championships will take place at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College later this month. Spectators will not be permitted, asserts Kristi Kent, the Director of Communications for the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism. She adds that volunteers are now sought to assist with the tournament; interested parties may…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Just 738 new cases of coronavirus and no virus-related deaths were reported on Sunday across Georgia by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 862,137 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 16,982. In Floyd…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER LOOKS FORWARD TO A RETURN TO IN-PERSON EVENTS IN THE COMING WEEKS
The Rome-Floyd Chamber looks forward to a return to in-person events over the coming weeks. Activities will include the Chamber’s 110th Annual Meeting, which is slated to take place at noon on Thursday, May 6th at State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves. Jeanne Krueger, President and CEO, believes that this will be a…… read more »
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME’S 2021 GARDEN TOUR AND TASTE!
The Junior Service League of Rome invites the public to get their tickets now to the 2021 Garden Tour and Taste slated for Saturday, April 24th from 10 am to 4 pm. New this year – guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the tastes of local restaurants while enjoying the tour of gardens, according…… read more »
PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR DR. GARY VOCCIO: NO TIMELINE ON A RETURN TO NORMAL IN THE ERA OF CORONAVIRUS
As more and more in-person events are beginning to be held and venues are beginning to re-open, public health officials continue to encourage protocols with regard to coronavirus even for those that have been vaccinated. There’s no set timeline for when we may get back to normal, asserts Dr. Gary Voccio, the Health Director for…… read more »
KEMP’S ROLLBACK OF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE AS OF TODAY; NWGA PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR DR. GARY VOCCIO SAYS CASES HAVE BEEN TRENDING DOWNWARD
Governor Brian Kemp’s rollback of COVID-19 restrictions in Georgia takes effect today. That includes the elimation of the ban on gatherings as well as shelter in place requirements, in addition to the relaxation of safety measures. The complete Executive Order is posted online at www.gov.georgia.gov. Dr. Gary Voccio, health director of the Georgia Department of…… read more »
LIVE THEATRE IS ON TAP FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS IN ROME
Locals will have opportunities to enjoy some live theatre over the next couple of weeks (with protocols in regard to coronavirus). The River Arts District Playhouse (or The RAD) will present “Driving Miss Daisy” tonight through Sunday, April 18th. This show tells the story of an old Jewish lady and her African-American chaufffeur in a…… read more »