More than 319,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 1,376 new cases as well as 43 virus-related deaths on Thursday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 319,334 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.…… read more »
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ATTENTION, LOVERS OF FALL COLOR! GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES’ LEAF WATCH HAS RETURNED FOR 2020
Attention, all lovers of fall color! Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites have officially launched their Leaf Watch travel planner for 2020. Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, encourages the public to check out Leaf Watch 2020 at www.gastateparks.org. The peak of fall color typically occurs in late October to early November for this area, but…… read more »
GEORGIA POWER CUSTOMERS TO SEE AN $18 REDUCTION IN THE OCTOBER BILLS
Georgia Power customers will see a $18 reduction in their October bills, this according to a release from the company. The typical residential power customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month will receive an estimated $13 credit on their bill. This reflects implementation of a one-time, $61.6 million credit for customers, approved in September by…… read more »
OVER 318,000 IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) CORONAVIRUS, WHILE THE DEATH TOLL PASSES 7,000
More than 318,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, while the death toll has exceeded 7,000, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 1,779 new cases and 29 virus-related deaths on Wednesday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 318,026 confirmed cases…… read more »
DR. GLENN WHITE IS NOW OFFICIALLY THE FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Glenn White is now officially the Floyd County Schools’ Superintendent! His appointment was made official on Wednesday during a called meeting of the Floyd County Board of Education. He had served in interim since August 17th, according to an FCS release. FCBOE board chair Dr. Tony McDaniel says of Dr. White, “He’s made some…… read more »
CLASSIC CAR AFICIONADOS, HEAD DOWN TO CAVE SPRING ON SATURDAY FOR THE LAST CRUZIN’ THE CAVE CAR SHOW OF 2020
Classic car aficionados are encouraged to head to Cave Spring this Saturday for the Cruzin’ the Cave Car Show. The event will be held from 9 am to 3 pm at Rolater Park. Event organizer Brenda Mount of the Cave Spring Activities Committee says that the car show will feature a presentation at 2 pm…… read more »
DPH PROVIDES UPDATE ON COVID-19 TRENDS IN GEORGIA
Over 316,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, as the death toll nears 7,000, per the state’s Department of Public Health, which reported a total of 1,081 new cases and 34 virus-related deaths on Tuesday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 316,306 confirmed…… read more »
HOWL-O-WEEN SET FOR OCTOBER 22ND AT RIDGE FERRY DOG PARK, ROME AREA HISTORY CENTER TO EXTEND HOURS AS OF OCTOBER 8TH
Animal lovers, mark those calendars for Thursday, October 22nd. That is the date of Howl-O-Ween at the Ridge Ferry Dog Park. The event will take place from 5 pm to 7 pm and will include costume contests, games, microchipping and vaccines at a discounted rate, and (of course) treats, indicates Kristi Kent, Director of Communications…… read more »
GHC MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DIGITAL ARCHIVE, GNTC STUDENT CHRISTINA BULLOCK IS FIRST RUNNER UP FOR TCSG’S STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Georgia Highlands College marks its 50th anniversary in 2020. As part of the celebration, the college’s library has made it possible to view historic college memorabilia from any computer or smart device through creation of a digital archive, now available at www.50years.highlands.edu. Danielle Griesemer, Archives Assistant, attests, “These items really showcase what type of memorabilia…… read more »
MORE THAN 315,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) THE CORONAVIRUS
More than 315,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 619 new cases and just 15 virus-related deaths on Monday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 315,281 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A…… read more »