Tourism is alive and well in Rome and Floyd County, in spite of the ongoing concern over coronavirus. That is because this is a drive market, states Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, who adds that many visitors are drawn to this area’s outdoor attractions. Group travel related to…… read more »
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ROME’S ALCOHOL CONTROL COMMISSION TO CONSIDER HOME DELIVERY OF BEVERAGES
Rome’s Alcohol Control Commission is anticipated to consider an ordinance at their regular meeting this evening which would allow for home delivery of alcoholic beverages by licensees in accordance with state law. The ordinance would also permit suspension of an alcohol license for failure to pay debts or obligations to the city. If passed, it…… read more »
ROME DDA COULD BRING BACK THE FIRST FRIDAY SERIES IN ’21
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority could bring back the First Friday series in 2021, according to this morning’s Rome News-Tribune. The DDA is seeking feedback from the public on the matter via the Downtown Rome, GA page on Facebook. The Downtown Saturdays series, intended as a replacement for First Fridays over the past few years, was…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 3,363 new cases of coronavirus and 76 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Thursday by the state Department of Public Health. One of those fatalities was reported here in Floyd County. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 783,821 confirmed cases…… read more »
KEEP ROME-FLOYD BEAUTIFUL INVITES THE PUBLIC TO ARBOR DAY 2021 CELEBRATION
Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful invites the public to attend their celebration of Arbor Day 2021, set for Friday, February 19th at 1 pm at Tolbert Park, located at 300 Charlton Street. Emma Wells, KRFB Director, indicates that trees have already been planted in advance of the event, at which Georgia Power will offer seedlings – free…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,481 new cases of coronavirus and 121 more virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by this state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 780,494 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at…… read more »
CRBI INTENDS TO REMAIN FLEXIBLE IN PLANNING EVENTS FOR 2021 AMID ONGOING PANDEMIC
It is challenging for local non-profits to plan events in this era of coronavirus. This has definitely been the case for the Coosa River Basin Initiative, whose mission is to protect, preserve, and restore the upper Coosa River basin. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive Director, says that organization’s board of directors’ goal for 2021 is to remain…… read more »
ELEVATION HOUSE’S BEAUTIFUL MINDS GALA AND AUCTION, A GALA TO GO, WILL BE BACK THIS MAY
Elevation House’s Beautiful Minds Gala and Auction, A Gala to Go, will be back in ’21. The virtual fundraising event is set for the evening of Thursday, May 13th and will include a dining experience, silent and live auctions, and a special presentation. The event was among the first by a local non-proft to go…… read more »
DEMPSEY WELCOMES FATHER AUSTIN GOGGANS AS CHAPLAIN OF THE DAY FOR GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
State Representative Katie Dempsey welcomed Father Austin Goggans, first vicar and parish priest at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church here in Rome, as the “Chaplain of the Day” for the Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 9th. According to Dempsey, “It was an honor to host Father Goggans as one of our Chaplains this week,…… read more »
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HONOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Floyd County Commissioners took time at their regular meeting on Tuesday to honor local law enforcement. Chaplain David “Chappy” Thornton of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office was acknowledged for more than three decades of service. Craig Stanfield was also recognized as Floyd County’s Officer of the Year. The meeting was held at the Forum River…… read more »