The August 11th primary run-off election is on the books. Dave Roberson has won his bid to become Floyd County’s next Sheriff, while Marjorie Greene is the Republican party’s nominee in the 14th Congressional District race. Roberson beat Tom Caldwell in the race to be Tim Burkhalter’s successor as Floyd County Sheriff. Roberson received 64…… read more »
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COOSA VALLEY FAIR CANCELLED FOR 2020
The Coosa Valley Fair has been postponed for 2020 due to concerns over the coronavirus. “Fall’s Finest Festival”, as it is affectionately known, will return in 2021. Via a statement that was released Tuesday evening by the Coosa Valley Fair Association, the fair’s president JP Cooper said, “For many months now, we have been closely…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME GATHERS SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN THE ERA OF CORONAVIRUS
The Salvation Army of Rome wants to ensure that local students in need have school supplies for the 2020-2021 school year. The organization teamed with Walmart stores this past weekend to accept donations of school supplies from concerned citizens. The 2020 “Stuff the Bus” effort was a little different than in years past, due to…… read more »
CLOSE TO 220,000 GEORGIANS HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
Nearly 220,000 people in Georgia have been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH just before 3 pm on Monday, there have been 219,025 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 4,229 fatalities have been attributed to the virus. In Floyd County, there…… read more »
TODAY’S THE DAY OF THE PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION!
Today is the day of the primary runoff election in Georgia. The polls around Floyd County are open from 7 am until 7 pm. The runoff will determine who will represent the Republican party in the 14th Congressional District race; candidates include Marjorie Greene and Dr. John Cowan. The winner will face Kevin Van Ausdal,…… read more »
RIBBON CUTTING HELD FOR NEW INDOOR COURTS AT THE ROME TENNIS CENTER AT BERRY COLLEGE
A ribbon cutting was held on Monday to celebrate the opening of the indoor courts at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. The new indoor facility is the home to six standard USTA tennis courts with seating for over 400 spectators. Completion of this new facility enhances the opportunities to bid on some major…… read more »
MORE THAN 3,000 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED ON SUNDAY IN GEORGIA
Over 3,000 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Georgia on Sunday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 216,596 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 4,199 fatalities have been attributed to the virus. In…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES DROPPED SLIGHTLY DURING THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices dropped slightly over the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $1.97 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s two cents less than a week ago, two cents less than last month, and 57 cents less than last year. It now…… read more »
ELEVATION HOUSE INVITES THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BEAUTIFUL MINDS GALA AND AUCTION – A GALA TO GO
Elevation House invites the public to participate in the Beautiful Minds Gala and Auction – A Gala to Go on Thursday, August 27th. The event will include dinner, silent and live auctions, and virtual entertainment. Carrie Edge, Executive Director of Elevation House, enthuses that this virtual event will replace an in-person event at the Rome…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET THIS EVENING; FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet in regular session this evening. Their meeting at 6:30 pm will be preceded by a caucus at 5 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Both are open to the public. Floyd County Commissioners will gather on Tuesday. Their regular meeting is set for 6…… read more »