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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 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 »
Congressman Tom Graves, Representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, joined fellow Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop on Monday to lead a moment of silence on the floor of the US House of Representatives in honor of Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. The bipartisan remembrance was accompanied by some remarks from Graves on the House…… read more »
The heat is on in Northwest Georgia! Now is the time to stay hydrated, keep an eye on your elderly neighbors, and take necessary precautions to stay safe amid soaring temperatures and high heat index values. Pet owners should also be vigilant in helping their pets to beat the heat, urges Dr. Dan Pate, owner…… read more »
The City of Rome’s Downtown Development Authority announced via social media on Monday that the Downtown Saturdays events that had been slated for August and September have now been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. The series will return in 2021. Stay updated on DDA happenings through their social media outlets; look for Downtown…… read more »
Over 143,000 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 Sunday, there were 143,123 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 3,173 fatalities have been attributed to the virus. Here in…… read more »