Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America on Wednesday at the US Capitol up in Washington DC. Kamala Harris made history as the first woman to become Vice President. The public may view Biden’s inaugural address, get information on executive actions taken during his first day in…… read more »
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NEARLY 6,000 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED ACROSS GEORGIA WEDNESDAY, OVER 535,000 HAVE BEEN VACCINATED
A total of 5,772 new cases of coronavirus were reported across Georgia on Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health, which also noted 149 more virus-related fatalities. Six of the fatalities were reported here in Floyd County. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 695,400…… read more »
DR. VOCCIO: TRANSMISSION OF CORONAVIRUS REMAINS HIGH IN NORTHWEST HEALTH DISTRICT
Transmission of the coronavirus remains extremely high around Northwest Georgia, asserts Dr. Gary Voccio, Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District. The positivity rate for Georgia currently stands at about 17.5 percent; here in Northwest Georgia, it is about 20 percent (and close to 30 percent in some counties). Hospitals…… read more »
NWGA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION RECOGNIZED AS AN HPV CHAMPION
(MEDIA RELEASE): The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition has been recognized as an HPV Champion at the 4th annual Cervical Cancer Awareness Day for their dedication to promoting HPV prevention, education and increasing Georgia’s HPV vaccination rates. The Georgia Cancer Control Consortium, HPV Cancer Free Georgia, and The Susan Jolley Awareness Program hosted the 4th…… read more »
INAUGURATION OF BIDEN AS 46TH US PRESIDENT IS TODAY
The inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America will take place at noon today at the US Capitol in Washington DC. Kamala Harris will officially assume the post of Vice President; she will be the first woman in history to hold that office. Most major television networks will…… read more »
NEARLY 5,000 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED ACROSS GEORGIA ON TUESDAY, OVER 484,000 HAVE BEEN VACCINATED
A total of 4,943 new cases of coronavirus were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health, which additionally noted 170 more virus-related fatalities. One of those fatalities was reported here in Floyd County. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 689,676…… read more »
GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES OFFERING WINTER ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites have much to offer those in search of Winter adventures. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, asserts that the parks have remained busy in spite of cooler temperatures. Camping has been particularly popular; reservations are recommended well in advance. Accommodations include cabins, yurts and campsites. Reservations may be made online…… read more »
OVER 4,000 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN GEORGIA ON MONDAY; OVER 420,000 HAVE BEEN VACCINATED
A total of 4,428 new cases of coronavirus were reported across Georgia on Monday by the state’s Department of Public Health, which additionally noted 63 more virus-related fatalities. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 684,763 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now…… read more »
DRIVE-THRU LUNCH, CLEAN-UP HELD ON MLK DAY IN ROME
Although most of the local celebration of slain Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. went virtual in 2021, there were two in-person events held on Monday. The spirit of service championed by King was present at both of the events, which included a drive-thru lunch at the Rome Civic Center hosted by the…… read more »
JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF ROME SEEKS APPLICATIONS FROM LOCAL NON-PROFITS FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Junior Service League of Rome is now accepting applications from local non-profits for its Community Partnership Program for the 2021-2022 league year. Cristine Pilgrim, Vice President, states that applications are due on February 8th for the program, via which the JSL volunteers conduct service projects and member drives to benefit 501(c)(3) organizations in need.…… read more »