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 »
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LIST OF THOSE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE IN GEORGIA TO EXPAND ON MARCH 8TH
Governor Brian Kemp announced plans Thursday to expand the list of those eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, effective March 8th. The list will then include Pre-K and K-12 public and private school teachers and faculty as well as Department of Early Care and Learning educators and staff, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (and…… 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 »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NWGA CONTINUES TO URGE THOSE ELIGIBLE TO DONATE BLOOD
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia continues to urge those who are eligible to donate blood. Leigh Barba, Executive Director, indicates that blood types O positive and negative are particularly needed at this time. The next Red Cross blood drive in Rome is set for Monday, March 15th from 2 pm until 7 pm…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR REFLECTS AS WE NEAR THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF INITIAL SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA
Dr. Gary Voccio, the Health Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District, is reflective as we approach the one year anniversary of the initial spread of coronavirus in Georgia. A pandemic such as this one has not covered the globe in over 100 years, says Dr. Voccio, who adds that public…… 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 »
ROME MAYOR CRAIG MCDANIEL IS HOPEFUL ABOUT 2021, URGES THE PUBLIC TO GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel feels hopeful about the year 2021. Among the things sparking his hope – an uptick in people coming to Georgia from other states to live and do business. McDaniel, a local real estate agent, attests that this has a lot to do with quality of life. Housing was a major topic…… 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 »