Chilly temperatures are expected again overnight and into Saturday morning. Keith Mickler, University of Georgia Extension agent for Floyd County, says that he is concerned about the possible impact of some patchy frost on tender vegetation and encourages lawn and garden enthusiasts to cover their prized plants this evening as a precaution. He indicates that…… read more »
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CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 945 new cases of coronavirus and 60 more virus-related fatalities were reported on Thursday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 853,273 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 16,664. In…… read more »
SEVERAL PARKS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER AND FLOODING
(Per Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation): Due to high water and flooding, several local parks will be closed to the public over the weekend with plans to reopen as soon as the water recedes and it’s safe to open. Parks that are closed are Tolbert Park, Riverview Park, Heritage Park and the south side of Ridge…… read more »
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH BEGINS WITH PLACEMENT OF PINWHEELS TODAY
Today marks the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month, an observation led locally each April by the Exchange Club Family Resource Center. The slate of activities for the month will kick off with the Placement of the Pinwheels this afternoon at 1:30 pm at the Rome-Floyd Chamber, located at the corner of Riverside Parkway and…… read more »
AND THAT’S A WRAP ON THE 2021 SESSION OF THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY!
The ’21 session of the Georgia General Assembly is now on the books! State lawmakers wrapped up their 40-day session on Wednesday down at the State Capitol in Atlanta. Katie Dempsey, Representative for Georgia’s 13th District in the state House of Representatives, asserts that she and her colleagues have worked very hard this year and…… read more »
ROME’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DECLINED IN FEBRUARY, AS DID NORTHWEST GEORGIA’S
The Georgia Department of Labor has announced that Rome’s unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in February, a decrease of 0.6 percent from January. One year ago, the rate was 3.7 percent. Jobs in Rome increased by 300 over the month to total 40,600 in February, a decline of 1,100 over the year. First-time unemployment claims…… read more »
KEMP SIGNS NEW EXECUTIVE ORDERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19; POLK MEDICAL TO OFFER SATURDAY VACCINES
Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed Executive Orders pertaining to COVID-19 in Georgia. As of April 8th, a ban on gatherings will be eliminated and shelter-in-place requirements will be dropped, as outlined in one of those three orders. Another extends the Public Health State of Emergency through April 30. A total of 1,162 new cases…… read more »
BRADY’S TERMINATION SWITCHED TO RESIGNATION
The Floyd County Board of Elections held a special called meeting Tuesday to discuss personnel matters. They agreed to change former Chief Elections Clerk Robert Brady’s termination back in November to a resignation. Brady had appealed his termination, but has agreed to drop the appeal. The search continues for a new clerk.… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME IS VIGILANT IN ANTICIPATION OF ADDITIONAL SEVERE WEATHER THIS SPRING; ASSISTANCE FROM THE PUBLIC SOUGHT TOWARDS RELIEF EFFORTS
The Salvation Army of Rome remains vigilant in anticipation of additional severe weather throughout the remainder of Spring. Lieutenant Paula Blevins asserts that the non-profit could use some cases of bottled water, as well as Gatorade, to boost its stash for storm victims. Financial contributions may also be made towards storm relief efforts online at…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Just 925 new cases of coronavirus and 12 more virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Tuesday afternoon by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 851,306 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 16,533.…… read more »