Close to 444,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state’s Department of Public Health, which reported 1,808 new cases as well as just two virus-related deaths on Sunday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 443,822 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES ROSE OVER THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices rose during the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $2.00 a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s four cents more than a week ago, seven cents more than last month, and 43 cents less than at this same time last…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY IS IN SEARCH OF NEW MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS
Communities in Schools of Rome and Floyd County is looking for some new mentors and volunteers. Gregory Wooten, CIS Director, asserts that although visitors are not allowed at local schools for now due to coronavirus concerns, potential mentors and volunteers should reach out to his organization now in preparation for the day that the schools…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION WILL MEET ON TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will gather in regular session on Tuesday evening. The 6 pm meeting will be preceded by a caucus at 4 pm at the Forum River Center. Both are open to the public. Attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. Commissioners’ agenda has been posted online at…… read more »
NEARLY 4,500 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED ACROSS GEORGIA ON THURSDAY
A total of 4,419 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Thursday across Georgia by the state’s Department of Public Health, which additionally noted 53 more virus-related fatalities. Three 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 433,353…… read more »
HANDFUL OF HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY (FROM A SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCE) AROUND ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY THIS WEEKEND
There’s a handful of activities planned for the coming weekend around Rome and Floyd County to help locals get into that holiday spirit (from a safe social distance, of course). The options will include arts and crafts festivals, as well as parades. The 17th annual Small Town Christmas in the Country, a holiday celebration of…… read more »
FLOYD CHANGES VISITING HOURS AS COVID-19 CASES RISE
Floyd Medical Center is making changes to visitation policies effective today at 5 pm, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the community, according to an FMC media release. The visitation hours over at Floyd, Polk, and Cherokee Medical Centers will be limited to 9 am until noon and 5 pm until 8 pm. Exceptions…… read more »
OVER 4,000 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED ON WEDNESDAY IN GEORGIA
A total of 4,094 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Wednesday across Georgia by the state’s Department of Public Health, which additionally noted 35 more virus-related deaths statewide. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 428,980 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll…… read more »
DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN JANUARY 5TH RUNOFF IS DECEMBER 7TH; LOCAL RECOUNT OF VOTES IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS NOW COMPLETE
The deadline to register to vote in the January 5th runoff election is coming up on Monday, December 7th. The runoff, which has garnered national headlines, will determine who will fill Georgia’s seats in the US Senate; hotly contested races are among the Republican incumbents Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue and their Democratic challengers Raphael…… read more »
OPEN DOOR CHILDREN’S HOME THANKS THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR SUPPORT ON GIVING TUESDAY AND AT ALL TIMES
Representatives from the Open Door Children’s Home in Rome would like to thank the community for their support of the home for Giving Tuesday earlier this week. Jessica Richards, Development Specialist, says that in addition to money, the supporters of the Open Door Children’s Home offered up their time as well as their encouragement. Among…… read more »