The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is set for tonight. It will take place at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio at 9 pm. Fox News Sunday’s anchor Chris Wallace will serve as the moderator. The debate will be aired by most major networks and online. Monday,…… read more »
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GEORGIA’S ANNUAL BURN BAN WILL END THIS WEDNESDAY
Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning will end this Wednesday, September 30th for 54 counties (including Floyd). The Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the restrictions on burning from May 1st until the end of September in order to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone, as stated in a release of…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2020 ANGEL TREE
The Salvation Army of Rome is currently accepting applications for the 2020 Angel Tree. The Angel Tree program is offered to families to supplement Christmas gifts for their children ages birth to 12 years, according to a Salvation Army media release. There is also an Angel Tree program for seniors age 65 and up. There…… read more »
NEARLY 315,000 GEORGIANS HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) COVID-19
Close to 315,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 826 new cases as well as 32 virus-related deaths on Sunday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 314,685 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES ROSE SLIGHTLY IN THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices rose slightly over the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide now pay an average price of $2.00 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s a cent more than a week ago, two cents less than last month, and 56 cents less than this time last year. It…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION MEETS THIS EVENING
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening. Their 6:30 pm meeting will be preceded by a caucus at 5 pm. Both of those will be held at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street and will be open to the public. A link to view Commissioners’ agenda and watch…… read more »
POPULAR EVENTS WILL RETURN TO ROME, GA THIS FALL WITH PRECAUTIONS IN THIS ERA OF CORONAVIRUS
A number of popular local events will be held during the fall with precautions to keep attendees safe amid this era of coronavirus. Fiddlin’ Fest Between the Rivers is set for Saturday, October 10th. This award winning event hosted annually by Rome’s Downtown Development Authority will be highlighted by live bluegrass music as well as…… read more »
MORE THAN 311,000 PEOPLE ACROSS GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) CORONAVIRUS
More than 311,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH issued on Thursday afternoon just prior to 3 pm, there have been 311,046 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 6,822 deaths have been attributed to…… read more »
JOHNSON ELEMENTARY NAMED A 2020 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has recognized Johnson Elementary School as one of 367 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020; it’s just one of five public elementary schools in Georgia to receive the honor, this according to an FCS media release. Recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing…… read more »
PUBLIC INVITED TO RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE SPLOST-FUNDED MOUNT BERRY TRAIL
The City of Rome invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the Mount Berry Trail. The ceremony will be held at the trailhead on Wednesday, September 30th at 10 am. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications, says that the flat, paved trail spans 1.8 miles and offers plenty of space…… read more »