A total of 1,872 new cases of coronavirus and 180 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. Three of those fatalities were reported here in Floyd County. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 794,349 confirmed cases…… read more »
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WINTER WEATHER HAS IMPACTED SHIPPING OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE TO GEORGIA
Winter weather across the country is significantly impacting shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine to Georgia, as indicated on Tuesday evening by the DPH, which was notified by the CDC that Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that would have normally arrived during the first part of this week were held back by the manufacturers due to the…… read more »
LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO OVERHAUL GEORGIA’S CITIZENS ARREST STATUTE
Governor Brian Kemp has announced bipartisan legislation which is intended to overhaul Georgia’s citizen’s arrest statute. The measure is being carried by Representative Bert Reeves of Marietta. Reforms to the statute are intended to prevent acts of vigilantism and keep all communities safe, according to Kemp, who adds that the legislation does not infringe upon…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME SEEKS VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS
The Salvation Army of Rome seeks volunteers! Individuals and groups who are in search of service projects are urged to reach out to the organization for more details, according to Lt. Paula Blevins. Donations are also welcome and may be made on the newly updated website at www.salvationarmygeorgia.org/rome. Lt. Tim Blevins says that the site…… read more »
WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATIONS/DELAYS
There are a number of cancellations and delays for today because of concerns over icy roads amid chilly temperatures overnight and into this morning after Monday’s rain. Floyd County Schools – closed, after school activities cancelled Rome City Schools – will remain virtual Georgia Highlands College – all of their locations will delay opening until…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,736 new cases of coronavirus and 33 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health. One of those fatalities was reported in Floyd County. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 792,509 confirmed cases of…… read more »
KEMP SIGNS AMENDED FY ’21 BUDGET
Governor Brian Kemp signed the amended Fiscal Year ’21 budget for Georgia at the State Capitol down in Atlanta on Monday afternoon. Among highlights – one-time $1,000 bonuses for state employees that make less than $80,000 a year. Kemp said that, “By restoring education funding, making key investments in expanding internet access, prioritizing public health,…… read more »
LOCALS SOUGHT BY KEEP ROME-FLOYD BEAUTIFUL TO HELP OUT WITH ’21 LITTER INDEX
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful is seeking locals to participate in the 2021 Litter Index. This year, the index will be conducted in sections. To participate, any group would need at least three people – a driver and two scorers, says Emma Wells, Director, who urges interested parties to reach out to KRFB. Everyone who participates will…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Just 1,726 new cases of COVID-19 and four more virus-related deaths were reported on Sunday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 790,779 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 13,964. In Floyd County,…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE
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 $2.33 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline; that is five cents more than last week, 12 cents more than last month, and six cents more than this time last year. It…… read more »