Habitat for Humanity of Coosa Valley is slated to dedicate their 57th home on Sunday, February 28th at 3 pm. The home is located at 541 Branham Avenue and was made possible via the hard work of volunteers from the First Baptist Church of Rome, according to Betsy Allgood, Executive Director of the local Habitat…… read more »
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HARBIN CLINIC ANNOUNCES SPECIAL VIRTUAL EVENT ‘COFFEE WITH CARDIOLOGISTS’
(Harbin Clinic media release): Harbin Clinic is excited to launch a special virtual event, Coffee with Cardiologists, in honor of February’s Heart Month. Coffee with Cardiologists is a virtual Q&A with six Harbin Clinic cardiologists representing Rome, Cartersville, and Calhoun. During the event, cardiovascular experts will discuss prioritization of heart health as it relates to…… read more »
CONSERVATIVE RADIO TALK SHOW HOST RUSH LIMBAUGH DIES AT AGE 70
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh died Wednesday morning. His wife Kathryn made the announcement during the opening segment of his show that afternoon. He was 70. The Rush Limbaugh Show was first nationally syndicated in August of 1988. It has been broadcast on WLAQ 1410 AM (and now 96.9 FM) since January of…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS, VACCINE UPDATE FROM GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 2,265 new cases of coronavirus and 78 more virus-related fatalities were reported on Wednesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 796,547 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll now stands at 14,254. In…… read more »
NORTHWEST GEORGIA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WILL BE SCOUTING FOR FOOD THIS SATURDAY
The Northwest Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America will venture to local neighborhoods on Saturday to accept donations for the annual Scouting for Food program, touted as ‘a national good turn for America’ to gather food for local food banks. It is no secret that the past year has been challenging for many…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION GATHERING FOR TWO-DAY PLANNING RETREAT
The Rome City Commission will gather for a planning retreat over the next couple of days at the Fire Education Center, 409 East 12th Street. The items on their agenda include a Downtown Development Authority update/plan, a discussion on project financing, and discussion on topics like the COVID- 19 vaccine on day one. Day two…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS AND VACCINATION UPDATE FROM THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A total of 1,872 new cases of coronavirus and 180 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia on Tuesday by the state’s Department of Public Health. Three of those fatalities were reported here in Floyd County. According to the latest update by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 794,349 confirmed cases…… read more »
WINTER WEATHER HAS IMPACTED SHIPPING OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE TO GEORGIA
Winter weather across the country is significantly impacting shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine to Georgia, as indicated on Tuesday evening by the DPH, which was notified by the CDC that Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that would have normally arrived during the first part of this week were held back by the manufacturers due to the…… read more »
LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO OVERHAUL GEORGIA’S CITIZENS ARREST STATUTE
Governor Brian Kemp has announced bipartisan legislation which is intended to overhaul Georgia’s citizen’s arrest statute. The measure is being carried by Representative Bert Reeves of Marietta. Reforms to the statute are intended to prevent acts of vigilantism and keep all communities safe, according to Kemp, who adds that the legislation does not infringe upon…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME SEEKS VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS
The Salvation Army of Rome seeks volunteers! Individuals and groups who are in search of service projects are urged to reach out to the organization for more details, according to Lt. Paula Blevins. Donations are also welcome and may be made on the newly updated website at www.salvationarmygeorgia.org/rome. Lt. Tim Blevins says that the site…… read more »