Over 100,000 people in Georgia have been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest update from the DPH, there were 100,470 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Tuesday afternoon. There were 2,899 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were 629 confirmed…… read more »
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CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM/MAJOR RIDGE HOME RE-OPENS TO THE PUBLIC TODAY
The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home officially reopens to the public today! Heather Shores, Executive Director, says that the number of visitors will be limited to 10 people at a time. All visitors and staff will be required to wear a facial covering. In addition, Shores states that interactive elements have been removed from within the…… read more »
AGENDA RELEASED FOR THE JOINT CITY-COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING SET FOR TODAY
The agenda has been released, courtesy of the Floyd County Clerk’s Office, for the joint meeting of the Rome City and Floyd County Commissions that is scheduled for this afternoon in regards to the rising number of COVID-19 cases locally. The commissioners will engage in a question and answer session with local health officials at…… read more »
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR AUGUST 11TH RUN-OFF NOW SET FOR JULY 13
Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced on Tuesday that the voter registration deadline for the August 11th run-off election is now set for July 13th. According to a release from his office, this change was needed in order to match the deadline set by federal law for the federal runoffs which are part of…… read more »
OVER 97,000 HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS ACROSS GEORGIA, CITY AND COUNTY LEADERS TO HOLD JOINT MEETING AMID A RISING NUMBER OF LOCAL CASES
More than 97,000 people in Georgia have been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 97,064 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Monday afternoon. There were 2,878 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were 594…… read more »
THIRTEEN PEOPLE LOST LIVES ON GEORGIA’S ROADS OVER THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Thirteen people were killed on Georgia’s roads over the July 4th holiday travel period, according to the state Department of Public Safety. This 54-hour long period began last Friday at 6 pm and concluded at 11:59 pm on Sunday night. Eight fatalities were investigated by the state patrol, while the remaining five were investigated by…… read more »
EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SEEKS MASKS, AS WELL AS PARTICIPANTS FOR THE TEE OFF AGAINST CHILD ABUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Exchange Club Family Resource Center currently seeks donations from the community of masks. Tina Bartleson, Executive Director, indicates that FRC Parent Aides hope to resume in-home visits with clients in August or September. These masks will be needed to keep people safe and prevent the spread of coronavirus. Handmade cloth masks are sought, in…… read more »
MORE THAN 95,000 IN GEORGIA HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
More than 95,000 people in Georgia have been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 95,516 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 3 pm on Sunday. There were 2,860 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES ROSE SLIGHTLY IN THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices rose slightly over the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average of $2.00 a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That is two cents more than a week ago, 23 cents more than last month, and 59 cents less than this time last year.…… read more »
UNITED WAY OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY DIRECTOR: LOCAL NON-PROFITS’ NEEDS HAVE INTENSIFIED AMID THE DAYS OF THE CORONAVIRUS
The needs of local human service agencies (and of the people that they serve) have intensified in these days of coronavirus, states Alli Mitchell, Director of the United Way of Rome and Floyd County. Some local non-profits now face significant loss due to the cancellation of popular fundraising events this year. Mitchell hopes that the…… read more »