Georgia’s Labor Commissioner Mark Butler reported that the unemployment rate in Metro Rome rose by just under one percentage point to 4.4 percent in November, up from 3.6 percent in October. A year ago, that rate stood at 3.2 percent. The number of jobs was up for the one-county MSA (metropolitan statistical area) by 200…… read more »
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HERE’S A MESSAGE FROM THE ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER TO LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS – SHOP LOCAL!
Here’s a message from the Rome-Floyd Chamber to everyone now rushing to get last minute Christmas shopping done – remember to support businesses in Rome, Cave Spring, and Floyd County. Jeanne Krueger, President and CEO, indicates that the Chamber has received positive feedback from local retailers and restaurants about holiday shopping in 2020. She urges…… read more »
STATE TROOPERS URGE CAUTION ON GEORGIA’S ROADS DURING THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIODS
The Georgia State Patrol and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division urge all motorists to exercise safe driving habits during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods, as stated in a media release from the state Department of Public Safety. State troopers will be on high visibility patrols through this holiday time in an effort…… read more »
MORE THAN 6,000 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED IN GEORGIA ON TUESDAY
A total of 6,242 new cases of coronavirus were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health, which additionally noted 52 more virus-related fatalities. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 518,902 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now…… read more »
ONE MORE DAY OF ADVANCE VOTING IN JANUARY 5TH RUNOFF BEFORE CHRISTMAS; ELECTIONS BOARD MEMBER ENCOURAGES VOTERS TO THANK A POLL WORKER
Just one more day of advance voting in Georgia’s January 5th runoff election remains for this week prior to a hiatus for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Voters of Floyd County may cast their early in-person ballots any time today from 8 am to 5 pm at the county Administration Building, located on East 4th…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA SEEKS YEAR-END DONATIONS
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia requests year-end donations from the public. Leigh Barba, Executive Director, attests that these donations will go towards Red Cross relief efforts in the midst of disasters. Concerned citizens may donate over the phone at 1-800-RED CROSS, on the website at www.redcross.org/donate or by sending a check payable to…… read more »
DPH REPORTS MORE THAN 3,000 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS ON MONDAY IN GEORGIA, LAUNCHES VACCINE DASHBOARD
A total of 3,121 new cases of coronavirus were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health, which additionally noted 16 more virus-related deaths. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 512,699 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY PAWS WELCOMES THE PUBLIC TO ADOPT A PET THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Floyd County PAWS (Public Animal Welfare Services) is attempting to get as many of their animals in forever homes as possible before the end of the year. There is still time to adopt a pet for Christmas, asserts Jeff Mitchell, Director, who encourages the public to call (706) 236-4537 to schedule a visit. If you…… read more »
BLUE ANGEL LOOKS FORWARD TO RETURNING TO THE PEACH STATE FOR WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA 2021
Here is a great gift idea for this Christmas for the aviation enthusiast on your list – tickets to the 2021 Wings Over North Georgia air show! Next year’s air show is set for October 30th and 31st – Halloween weekend – and will feature the return of the US Navy’s Blue Angels to Rome’s…… read more »
CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS CASES PASSED 500,000 MARK IN GEORGIA OVER THE WEEKEND
Georgia passed the 500,000 mark in number of confirmed coronavirus cases over the weekend, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 5,120 new cases and two virus-related deaths on Sunday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 509,588 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The…… read more »