The public is invited to spend Valentines Day weekend at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville. A scavenger hunt will be held throughout the art-filled garden. Prizes will be given to people that find all the items featured on a list of hearts, says Tina Cox, the Executive Director of the Paradise Garden Foundation; she…… read more »
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MODEL HIGH COMMUNITY MOURNS THE DEATH OF A RECENT GRADUATE IN A CAR ACCIDENT OVER THE WEEKEND
The Model High School community is mourning the death of 2020 graduate Bradley Coleman “Cole” Couey, who was killed in a wreck on I-16 on Sunday. According to a statement released by the Model FaMily from the Floyd County Schools on Monday, “Cole embodied what it means to be a team player as a former…… read more »
OVER 3,000 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED IN GEORGIA ON THE LAST DAY OF JANUARY, MORE THAN 923,000 GEORGIANS HAVE BEEN VACCINATED
A total of 3,021 new cases of coronavirus were reported across Georgia on Sunday by the state Department of Public Health, which additionally noted just two virus-related deaths. According to the latest report from the DPH issued just prior to 3 pm, there have been 749,867 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll…… read more »
FEBRUARY 1ST THROUGH 5TH IS SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK IN GEORGIA
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency has teamed up with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service for the observance of Severe Weather Awareness Week today through this Friday, February 1st through 5th. The ultimate aim is to encourage families to learn emergency preparedness and response procedures for all types of severe…… read more »
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA IS ASSISTING WITH FORMATION OF A SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE IN FLOYD COUNTY
The Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia is providing support for a Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force in Floyd County. Kimberly King, Executive Director, indicates that as a contractee with the Georgia Department of Public Health, the center will offer guidance to get the community task force up and running. Community members are now being…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, GOVERNOR KEMP URGES SENIORS TO GET VACCINATED
A total of 5,430 new cases of coronavirus were reported across Georgia on Thursday by the state’s Department of Public Health, which also noted 147 more virus-related deaths. Three of those fatalities were reported here in Floyd County. According to the latest report from the DPH issued just prior to 3 pm, there have been…… read more »
NOON OPTIMIST CLUB OF ROME ASKS COMMUNITY TO CHOOSE OPTIMISM, CELEBRATES THE LATE ALEX MILLS
The Noon Optimist Club of Rome is asking community members to Choose Optimism as we head into the month of February. The first Thursday in February is Optimist Day. The local club will celebrate at their regular meeting this coming Monday, February 1st at the Palladium (on the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds) by honoring the late…… read more »
NEW 24/7 AMONG STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS NOW OFFERED BY GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE
Thanks to a new initiative by the University System of Georgia (USG), students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) now have access to additional mental health support services. The USG launched a comprehensive plan to significantly expand student mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic back in November after Governor Kemp announced Georgia will allocate $11.5…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS DEATH TOLL EXCEEDS 12,000 IN GEORGIA ON THURSDAY; OVER 791,000 VACCINES HAVE BEEN ADMINISTERED STATEWIDE
A total of 4,128 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health, which also noted 139 more virus-related deaths. Two of those fatalities were reported in Floyd County. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 731,826 confirmed…… read more »
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES SLIGHTLY IN ROME, NORTHWEST GEORGIA
The unemployment rate in Rome increased slightly from November to December, reports the Georgia Department of Labor. The rate was 4.8 percent last month, up from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 percent. The rate was 3.7 percent in December 2019. Jobs were up in Rome by 400 over the month to total 43,000 in…… read more »