Wendy Davis, Rome City Commissioner, has a message for all Romans – go vote in the November 3rd election, whether you vote via absentee ballot or in person in advance or on Election Day. If you did not receive an absentee ballot or received one and have chosen not to use it, Davis says that…… read more »
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MORE THAN 326,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) CORONAVIRUS
Over 326,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 1,554 new cases in addition to 32 virus-related deaths on Wednesday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 326,142 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A…… read more »
NEWLY MINTED FCS SUPERINTENDENT DR. GLENN WHITE KEEPS STUDENTS’ FUTURE AND SAFETY AMONG HIS PRIORITIES
Dr. Glenn White has the future on his mind as Floyd County Schools’ newly-minted Superintendent. He attests that his goal is to ensure that all students are given a quality education which will prepare them for a bright future and help them meet their goals. Dr. White also asserts that he is confident that the…… read more »
ADVANCE VOTING BEGINS MONDAY FOR THE NOVEMBER 3RD GENERAL ELECTION
Advance voting will begin on Monday for the November 3rd general election. Floyd County voters may cast early ballots in-person any weekday from 8 am to 5 pm until October 30th at the Elections Office, located inside the county’s Administration Building on East Fourth Avenue, and at Garden Lakes Baptist Church, 2200 Garden Lakes Boulevard.…… read more »
DPH PROVIDES UPDATE ON COVID-19 TRENDS IN GEORGIA
More than 324,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 979 new cases in addition to 39 virus-related deaths on Tuesday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 324,650 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.…… read more »
NEW GUIDELINES SET FOR 2020 ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Rome Christmas Parade committee met on Tuesday in order to establish new guidelines for this year’s parade, set for December 1st. According to a release from the committee, here are those guidelines: The parade will be limited to 40 units. These may be floats or walking units. Units will be accepted on a first-come,…… read more »
VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE SET FOR TONIGHT; EARLY VOTING BEGINS IN GEORGIA ON MONDAY
The first (and only) vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris is slated for this evening at 9 pm in Salt Lake City at the University of Utah. Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today, will serve as the moderator. The debate will air on major television networks and online. Early in-person…… read more »
FIDDLIN’ FEST TO BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE AS FIRST BIG EVENT IN DOWNTOWN ROME FOR 2020
Fiddlin’ Fest Between the Rivers is scheduled for this Saturday, October 10th from 12 pm until 5 pm in downtown Rome. Megan Otwell, PR Director for Rome’s Downtown Development Authority, states that Fiddlin’ Fest will be held rain or shine, barring any severe weather; this will be the first big event in downtown Rome for…… read more »
MORE THAN 323,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) COVID-19
Over 323,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 806 new cases in addition to 30 virus-related deaths on Monday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 323,714 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A…… read more »
HARBIN CLINIC HAS PARTNERED WITH ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR GET PUMP’D FOR KIDS INITIATIVE
The Harbin Clinic has teamed up with the Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth for the Get Pump’d for Kids initiative. Get Pump’d for Kids was created as a way to celebrate Halloween safety and support the kids of this community, according to a Harbin media release. This fundraiser encourages families to purchase a…… read more »