Dave Roberson is looking forward to serving as Floyd County’s next Sheriff. Roberson was selected by voters in last Tuesday’s run-off election to succeed Tim Burkhalter, who will retire at the end of this year. As a Sheriff’s office employee for over 25 years, Roberson says that he wants to be part of the effort…… read more »
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ROME CHRISTMAS PARADE WILL RETURN IN 2020
The Rome Christmas Parade will return in 2020! It will be held in downtown Rome on December 1st, according to a release from the parade committee. This year’s theme will be “Heroes of 2020” with a nod to those who kept this community safe and healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic. The parade route may be…… read more »
CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES NEARING 230,000 AS DEATH TOLL EXCEEDS 4,500 IN GEORGIA
The number of coronavirus infections is nearing 230,000 while the death toll has exceeded 4,500 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH just before 3 pm on Thursday, there have been 228,668 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 4,538 fatalities have…… read more »
THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY FOR ROME CITY AND FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS!
Thursday was the first day of the 2020-21 school year for the Rome City and Floyd County Schools. For many of the students, it marked their return to the classroom for the first time in five months. Others chose to continue with the virtual learning in this era of coronavirus. Floyd County Schools now offer…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SEEKS WAYS TO MAKE UP FOR SHORTFALL IN FUNDING DUE TO CANCELLATION OF COOSA VALLEY FAIR
The Exchange Club Family Resource Center is now tasked with finding new ways to raise funds, in light of news earlier in the week that the Coosa Valley Fair has officially been cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns. Tina Bartleson, FRC Executive Director, says that the fair typically generates about $20,000-$25,000 per year for…… read more »
GHC LIBRARIES EXPAND RESOURCES FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
Georgia Highlands College’s library system is hard at work to provide more resources to help enhance education options being offered this fall, according to a GHC media release. GHC will have in-person, remote, and hybrid options available for classes in the fall, for which the application period will conclude today. One area in particular to…… read more »
OVER 3,500 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN GEORGIA ON WEDNESDAY, ALONG WITH 109 DEATHS
Over 3,500 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health, along with 109 deaths. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 226,153 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 4,456 fatalities have been attributed…… read more »
IT’S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR FLOYD COUNTY AND ROME CITY SCHOOLS!
Today is the first day of school for students at Floyd County and Rome City Schools, which will open for in-person and virtual instruction. In a video intended to welcome faculty and students back to class, Lou Byars, Rome City Schools Superintendent, acknowledged that five full months have passed since the local schools closed and…… read more »
TOURISM OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS, AS WELL AS LOCAL HISTORY
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is encouraging all Romans (as well as visitors to Rome) to take advantage of outdoor attractions in this community. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications, recommends the Mount Berry Trail that recently opened near the US post office. She attests that this 1.8 mile trail offers some great views of…… read more »
MORE THAN 3,500 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED ON TUESDAY IN GEORGIA
More than 3,500 new cases of coronavirus and 137 virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Tuesday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest DPH report issued just before 3 pm on Tuesday, there have been 222,588 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 4,351 fatalities have been attributed to…… read more »