Runners and walkers are invited to lace up their shoes for the annual Roman Rumble scheduled for Saturday, November 14th as a benefit for Harbor House – The Northwest Georgia Child Advocacy Center. Joe Costolnick, the center’s Executive Director, states that precautions will be taken with regard to the participants’ safety at this in-person event,…… read more »
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VOTES ARE STILL BEING COUNTED AS THIS HISTORIC ELECTION WEEK DRAWS TO A CLOSE
As this historic election week draws to a close, votes are still being counted in the race for United States President between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, as well as several other key races in Tuesday’s general election. Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s Secretary of State, says, “We’re as anxious as anyone to see the final results…… read more »
MORE THAN 368,000 GEORGIANS HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) COVID-19, ROME CITY SCHOOLS TO RESUME IN-PERSON CLASSES MONDAY
More than 368,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 1,993 new cases as well as 58 virus-related deaths on Thursday. One of those fatalities was reported here in Floyd County. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS HAVE REMAINED ACTIVE AMID AN ACTIVE HURRICANE SEASON
Volunteers with the American Red Cross have remained active amid an active Atlantic hurricane season in 2020. Leigh Barba, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter, states that Red Cross volunteers have been out in force to provide meals, sheltering, and other necessities to hurricane victims. She was deployed to the Gulf Coast in the…… read more »
VOTES CONTINUE TO BE COUNTED FROM GENERAL ELECTION, LOCAL ELECTION OFFICIALS PREPPING FOR A RUNOFF TO TAKE PLACE ON JANUARY 5TH
The votes continue to be counted from Tuesday’s general election. Georgia is among the battleground states that could heavily influence the race for United States President between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s Secretary of State says, “Officials in numerous counties are continuing to count the ballots, with strong security protocols in place…… read more »
MORE THAN 366,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) COVID-19; FLOYD AMONG COUNTIES WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION INDICATORS
More than 366,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 1,890 new cases as well as 44 virus-related deaths on Wednesday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 366,452 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER INVITES ONE AND ALL TO HOP ONLINE AND CHECK OUT THE 2020 VIRTUAL BUSINESS EXPO
The Rome-Floyd Chamber invites one and all to hop online and check out the 2020 Virtual Business Expo. It remains open to the public through Sunday at www.romefloydexpo.com, states Thomas Kislat, Director of Membership and Entrepreneurial Development. The inaugural virtual event, which is free to attend, will give business owners in Rome and Floyd County…… read more »
ACTOR FROM ‘THE OFFICE’ TO BE ON HAND FOR THE 2020 ROME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Rome International Film Festival will kick off its 17th year by hosting an in-person screening of the film “Electric Jesus” featuring Brian Baumgartner, best-known for his portrayal of Kevin in the hit TV series “The Office”, RIFF officials announced on Wednesday. Baumgartner and director Chris White, as well as other cast and crew from…… read more »
THE NOVEMBER 3RD GENERAL ELECTION IS ON THE BOOKS!
Election Day 2020 is on the books! Votes are still being counted nationwide in the neck-and-neck race among Donald Trump and Joe Biden for President of the United States. A total of 270 electoral votes are necessary to officially take that office. Complete election results for Georgia, including Floyd County, are posted on the Secretary…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS-RELATED FATALITIES TOP 8,000 IN GEORGIA
The number of fatalities related to the coronavirus has now exceeded 8,000 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 364,589 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 8,029 fatalities have been attributed to the…… read more »