Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation on Monday that will result in a tax cut for Georgians and an increase in the state’s adoption tax credit. HB 593, The Tax Relief Act of 2021, allows single taxpayers and heads of the household an increase from $4,600 to $5,400 in their standard deduction. All married taxpayers who…… read more »
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Only 542 new cases of coronavirus and 26 more virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 843,675 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 16,171. In…… read more »
ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME’S ANNUAL HERB & PLANT SALE; GNTC PLANT SALE TO RETURN IN EARLY APRIL
Orders are now being taken for the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home’s annual Herb and Plant Sale. Online sales began on Sunday and will continue through April 10th at www.chieftainsmuseum.org. Heather Shores, Executive Director, encourages the public to hop online and plan that Spring garden for this year. Floyd County Master Gardeners have worked with the…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES ROSE FIVE CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices rose again over the past week. According to AAA, The Auto Club Group, motorists statewide now pay an average price of $2.74 per gallon of regular unleaded. That is five cents more than a week ago, 23 cents more than last month, and 77 cents more than at this same time last…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Just 899 new cases of coronavirus and no virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Sunday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 843,141 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 16,145. In Floyd…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET IN HYBRID GATHERING THIS EVENING; FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will gather this evening in person at City Hall (AKA the City Auditorium) and virtually via Zoom. A caucus will take place at 5 pm in the Sam King Room; that will be followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 pm in the Commission Chambers. A live stream will provided via…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY AIMS FOR A RETURN TO NORMALCY NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
Communities in Schools of Rome and Floyd County is preparing for a return to normalcy during the 2021-22 school year. Gregory Wooten, the Executive Director, hopes to resume CIS initiatives such as the mentor program and the Cardboard Challenge, which have been halted due to coronavirus. Wooten adds that mentors and volunteers are sought to…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER WILL HOLD AN ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT ON SATURDAY
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center will host an Electronics Recycling event this Saturday, March 20th. Items will be accepted from 9 am until 1 pm at the center, located at 412 Lavender Drive in Rome. Michael Skeen, the Director of Public Works for Floyd County, indicates that appointments must be made in advance by calling (706)…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINATION UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,286 new cases of coronavirus and 57 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Thursday in Georgia by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 839,823 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at…… read more »
ROME FLOYD PARKS AND RECREATION ANNOUNCES SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
(Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation media release): Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a special concert series pass is now on sale for the upcoming concert series, featuring several big name and local acts at Ridge Ferry Park. A pass entitles the holder to several things, including: 1 $30 ticket to Cody Johnson at…… read more »