Over 150,000 people in Georgia have been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm Wednesday afternoon, there have been 152,302 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 3,335 fatalities have been attributed to the virus. In Floyd County,…… read more »
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THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES DECLINED IN JUNE FOR ROME AND NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Mark Butler, Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, reports that the unemployment rate for Rome declined in June. Rome’s unemployment rate stood at seven percent last month for a decrease of 1.9 percentage points from the previous month. The rate was four percent in June of 2019. The number of jobs rose in Rome by 1,100 from May…… read more »
ANNUAL WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES EVENT CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
The Hospitality House for Women, Inc. has made the decision to cancel their annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event that had been slated for this October as a part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Lynn Rousseau, Executive Director, indicates that the committee that plans the walk annually, which is headed up by Rome…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO DISCUSS LAW ENFORCEMENT PAY THIS FRIDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will meet on Friday in a planning session to discuss law enforcement compensation, this according to a release from the county. The meeting will begin at 11 am in the Berry-Shorter Room at the Forum River Center and will be open to the public. The attendees may be screened…… read more »
CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS CASES NEAR 150,000 IN GEORGIA
The number of coronavirus cases in Georgia is nearing 150,000, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm on Tuesday afternoon, there have been 148,988 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 3,254 fatalities have been attributed to the virus. In Floyd…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO BENEFIT FROM JIM BISHOP MEMORIAL ‘TEE OFF AGAINST CHILD ABUSE’ GOLF TOURNAMENT ON SEPTEMBER 2ND
The Exchange Club Family Resource Center will benefit from the 9th annual Jim Bishop Memorial “Tee Off Against Child Abuse” Golf Tournament slated for Wednesday, September 2nd at Stonebridge Golf Club in Rome. Proceeds from the golf tournament will fuel the FRC’s mission of child abuse prevention, says Tina Bartleson, Executive Director. Registration is available…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COOSA VALLEY TO HOST A GRAND OPENING FOR NEW RESTORE LOCATION THIS SATURDAY
Habitat for Humanity of Coosa Valley will host a Grand Opening for the new location of their ReStore at 504 East 1st Avenue in Rome (just behind Central Plaza) on Saturday, July 25th from 9 am until 2 pm. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director of Habitat, encourages the public to join this celebration and save 25…… read more »
ROME CITY SCHOOLS RELEASES A BACK TO SCHOOL DECISION MATRIX FOR POTENTIAL COVID-19 SITUATIONS
The Rome City Schools have released a Board-approved decision matrix for handling any potential COVID-19 situations when school is back in session; it may be viewed on Facebook via the Rome City Schools – Rome, GA page. The 2020-2021 is slated to begin on August 13th.… read more »
GNTC BOARD OF DIRECTORS WELCOMES NEW CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Board of Directors has elected a new board chair and vice chair for the 2020-21 academic year. According to a GNTC media release, Dr. Michele Taylor, Superintendent of Calhoun City Schools and past Georgia Superintendent of the Year, was tapped to serve as chair. Cassandra Wheeler of Rome, northwest regional director…… read more »
OVER 145,000 GEORGIANS HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH COVID-19
Over 145,000 people in Georgia have been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH just prior to 3 pm on Monday, there have been 145,575 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 3,176 deaths have been attributed to the virus. Floyd County has…… read more »