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 »
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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 »
ALMOST 88,000 HAVE BEEN NOW INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA
Nearly 88,000 people have been infected with coronavirus in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 87,709 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Thursday afternoon. There were 2,849 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were 552 confirmed…… read more »
DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTOR RELEASES A STATEMENT ON THE CORONAVIRUS AHEAD OF HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, issued a statement on Thursday, ahead of the 4th of July weekend. In it, he asserted that confirmed cases of the coronavirus have increased 21 percent districtwide over the past two weeks. According to Dr. Voccio, “July 4th weekend is…… read more »
CAVE SPRING 4TH OF JULY PARADE – THE SOCIALLY DISTANCED EDITION – IS ON FOR SATURDAY
Do you love a parade? How would you like to be in a parade? Then be part of the 35th annual Cave Spring 4th of July Parade on Saturday morning! It will be the socially distanced edition of this long time tradition. Christa Jackson, organizer of the parade, indicates that it was tough to decide…… read more »