Georgia’s gas prices rose slightly during the past week. According to AAA, The Auto Club Group, motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $2.58 per gallon of regular unleaded; that’s one cent more than last week, 30 cents more than last month, and 37 cents more than this time last year. It now…… read more »
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ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET VIRTUALLY THIS EVENING, FLOYD C OUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY AT FORUM RIVER CENTER
Rome City Commissioners will gather via Zoom this evening in a meeting to be streamed live on Facebook. Their 6:30 pm meeting will be preceded by a caucus session at 5 pm. A link to view the live stream and the agenda may be located on the City of Rome, GA – Government’s Facebook page.…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PAWS POISED TO ASSIST PET OWNERS IN NEED WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SPAYING AND NEUTERING
Those who need financial assistance with spaying or neutering their pets may qualify for help from Floyd County PAWS (Public Animal Welfare Services), thanks to a grant from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Jeff Mitchell, PAWS Director, says that funds are limited. The ultimate goal is to cut down on Floyd County’s stray population. For…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINATION REPORT FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,867 new cases of coronavirus and 114 virus-related deaths were reported in 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 824,804 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 15,462.…… read more »
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER HAS LED TO INCREASED VISITORS AT GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES
Some beautiful weather is in the forecast into next week, and Georgians are undoubtedly going to head outside to enjoy it this weekend. Weekends are getting busier and busier at parks around the state, says Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, who suggests weekday visits to those who want…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA HOUSING AUTHORITY IS HIRING! ALSO SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The Northwest Georgia Housing Authority is hiring! A variety of positions are available, according to Hannah Phillips, Executive Assistant. Interested parties may email [email protected] to get more information. Volunteers are also sought. Greg Shropshire, the authority’s EnVision Center Coordinator and Adult Education Program Administrator. states that he would especially welcome new volunteers at the EnVision…… read more »
ADDITIONAL MASS COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES IN GEORGIA ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR KEMP
Governor Brian Kemp was joined on Wednesday at the State Capitol by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey and Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency’s Director Chris Stallings to announce that five new mass COVID-19 vaccination sites will be added around the state. One will open in Bartow County at the Lake…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINATION UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,593 new cases of coronavirus and 143 virus-related deaths were reported Wednesday in Georgia by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 823,008 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 15,349. In…… read more »
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER AHEAD FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS, TIME TO START PLANTING!
Beautiful weather is in the forecast over the next week, which will provide gardeners with a great opportunity to prepare for Spring. Keith Mickler, the University of Georgia Extension agent for Floyd County, states that now is a good time to plant ornamental trees and shrubs, along with some items in the vegetable garden like…… read more »
THE CENTENNIAL OF THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER TO BE CELEBRATED WITH DISPLAY OF TOMB REPLICA OVER AT THE RENAISSANCE MARQUIS
(media release from the Americanism Committee of the Exchange Club of Rome): Thursday, March 4, 2021 will mark the actual beginning of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the date in 1921 when Congress appropriated the money to construct the Tomb to house the remains of the Unknown…… read more »