Georgia Highlands College has announced that at the end of July, it will hold a virtual commencement and nursing pinning ceremony to celebrate the class of 2020, this according to a GHC media release. This pre-recorded 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony will be available for viewing on July 25th at 10 am. The virtual nursing pinning…… read more »
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MORE THAN 84,000 GEORGIANS HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
More than 84,000 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 84,237 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 3 pm on Wednesday afternoon. There were 2,827 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were 539 confirmed…… read more »
DOWNTOWN SATURDAYS STILL ON HOLD FOR THE TIME BEING
There has yet to be a Downtown Saturdays event in 2020, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The second event in the series that had been slated for the 4th of July has been cancelled. However, downtown Rome will be a prime viewing spot for the fireworks display by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation which is still…… read more »
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION AND CITIZENS PARADE SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
An Independence Day Celebration and Citizens’ parade will take place from 2 pm until 5 pm this Saturday. It will begin and end on the lawn of the Fifth Avenue Law Enforcement Center in downtown Rome. Activities will include prayer for our nation, tributes to American veterans and heroes, reading of the Declaration of Independence,…… read more »
LOCAL UGA EXTENSION AGENT HAS NOT SLOWED DOWN SINCE BEGINNING OF CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Keith Mickler, UGA Extension Agent for Floyd County, has not slowed down since the coronavirus pandemic began. If anything, he states that he has been busier than before the outbreak. His office is prepared to answer questions of Floyd County residents in the midst of summer lawn and garden projects – at a safe social…… read more »
MORE THAN 81,000 GEORGIANS HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
More than 81,000 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 81,291 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Tuesday afternoon. There were 2,805 deaths related to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were 514…… read more »
FLOYD EMA DIRECTOR: BE PREPARED FOR SUMMER HEAT AS WE HEAD INTO JULY AND AUGUST
Northwest Georgia may not have had too many days with high temperatures into the 90s as yet in 2020, but this is the time to be prepared for extreme heat as we head into the month of July. July and August are usually among the hottest months of the year in our area, says Tim…… read more »
KEEP PETS CALM AMID 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
The 4th of July is just a few days away. While humans may enjoy celebrating America’s birthday with fireworks, many pets can be traumatized by resulting loud noises. Dr. Dan Pate, owner of the West Rome Animal Clinic, encourages pet owners to keep pets calm amid fireworks displays. Bring pets indoors and, if needed, give…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS FY21 BUDGET
Governor Brian Kemp closed out Fiscal Year 2020 on Tuesday by signing the FY21 budget for Georgia. It included significant cuts due to the shorfalls that have resulted from the coronavirus outbreak. Kemp stated, “This budget speaks to some of the hard choices made by state leaders to streamline and innovate. While we were able…… read more »
NEARLY 80,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE NOW BEEN INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS
Close to 80,000 people in Georgia have now been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 79,417 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Monday afternoon. There were 2,784 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were…… read more »