The American Red Cross has been active over recent months in response to hurricanes, wildfires, home fires, flooding, and other disasters, according to Leigh Barba, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia chapter. It is all a part of the Red Cross’ mission “to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing…… read more »
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OVER 2,000 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN GEORGIA ON WEDNESDAY
Over 299,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) the coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 2,265 new cases as well as 24 virus-related deaths on Wednesday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 299,056 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.…… read more »
FLOYD EMA DIRECTOR URGES LOCALS TO STAY UPDATED ON LATEST WEATHER REPORTS
In the wake of Sally, now a tropical depression, Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Director Tim Herrington encourages all locals to stay informed about weather. Updates can change at a moment’s notice during a severe weather event. And there is an app for that! Herrington indicates that the Floyd EMA mobile app is available free…… read more »
STATE REP DEMPSEY TO PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE
State Representative Katie Dempsey of Rome will participate this evening in a virtual recovery town hall meeting to be sponsored by the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse. The Zoom meeting will take place from 6 pm to 7 pm; the meeting ID number is 695 949 293. The virtual town hall will address addiction and…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST GEORGIA OFFERS A FULL SLATE OF BLOOD DRIVES IN THE COMING WEEKS
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia has scheduled a host of blood drives around the region for the coming weeks. All donors will receive a free COVID-19 antibody testing. Results will be available via a free downloaded app within seven to 10 days. Drives around Rome and Floyd County include: Thursday, October 1st from…… read more »
DPH PROVIDES UPDATE ON COVID-19 TRENDS IN GEORGIA
Nearly 297,000 Georgians have (or have had) the coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 1,571 new cases and 48 virus-related deaths on Tuesday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 296,833 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 6,398…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD LITTER AND BLIGHT TASK FORCE CONTINUES ITS EFFORTS TO ENSURE A CLEANER COMMUNITY
The Rome-Floyd Litter and Blight Task Force is resuming efforts to ensure a cleaner community, following a break due to coronavirus. Allison Watters, Floyd County Commissioner and member of the Task Force, indicates that the group’s goal is to encourage all residents to take better care of Rome and Floyd County. The task force wants…… read more »
COOSA RIVER BASIN INITIATIVE SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
The Coosa River Basin Initiative is seeking new members! Membership has its privileges, says Ashley Ray, Outreach Coordinator. Those include cleaner water in the upper Coosa River basin, discounts, and access to guided paddle trips (when they resume). Individual memberships cost $35 per year. Details are available at www.coosa.org/join. Ray additionally encourages the public to…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA POISED FOR AN IMPACT BY HURRICANE SALLY
Northwest Georgia is expected to be impacted by Hurricane Sally in the next few days. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect for this region from 2 pm this afternoon until Friday morning. Periods of heavy rainfall are anticipated with other potential hazards to include lightning and gusty winds. Stay updated on the latest…… read more »
MORE THAN 295,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) THE CORONAVIRUS
Over 295,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) the coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 1,055 new cases as well as 20 virus-related deaths on Monday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 295,337 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state.…… read more »