Category Archives: Local News

THE FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS HIRING!

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is hiring! Sheriff Dave Roberson indicates that his office provides a ‘great starting point’ for someone seeking a career in law enforcement. A career in law enforcement can be challenging, yet rewarding, states Sheriff Roberson, who adds that officers maintain good relationships with the people of Rome and Floyd County.…read more »

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

A total of 2,206 new cases of coronavirus and 107 virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Thursday by the state’s Department of Public Health. One of those fatalities was reported here in Floyd County. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 812,612 confirmed cases of…read more »

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY HELD FOR EXPANSION AT THE HARBIN CLINIC’S CALHOUN LOCATION

(Harbin Clinic media release): Harbin Clinic, Georgia’s largest privately-owned, multi-specialty physician group, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for expanding its facility in Calhoun. The private socially distanced-event took place Thursday, February 25 at 855 Curtis Parkway. The existing facility will receive a new 11,600 square foot addition, featuring an upgraded Lab, Imaging Center, and Heart Center.…read more »

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

A total of 2,099 new cases of coronavirus and 121 virus-related deaths were reported in Georgia on Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health. One of those fatalities was here in Floyd County. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 810,473 confirmed cases of COVID-19…read more »

FLOYD COUNTY JAIL INMATES CHARGED IN CRIMINAL STREET GANG ACT

(Media Release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation): On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, seven Floyd County Jail inmates were charged for physically and sexually assaulting another inmate in the jail in December 2020. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office contacted the GBI to investigate immediately after the incident was reported to them on December 18, 2020.…read more »

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

A total of 2,337 new cases of coronavirus and 75 more virus-related fatalities were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 808,416 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at…read more »