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 »
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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 »
GOVERNOR KEMP EXTENDS GEORGIA’S PUBLIC HEALTH STATE OF EMERGENCY
Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order on Monday that extends the public health state of emergency for Georgia until August 11th, this according to a media release from his office. The Governor said, “As we continue our fight against COVID-19 in Georgia, it is vital that Georgians continue to heed public health guidance by…… read more »
FIREWORKS IN ROME, PARADE IN CAVE SPRING SET FOR THE 4TH OF JULY
There will be plenty of great locations around Rome from which to view the 2020 Fireworks Extravaganza that will be hosted this Saturday night, July 4th by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation in partnership with Redmond Regional Medical Center. This year’s fireworks display will be shot from the top of Jackson Hill, which means it will…… read more »
OVER 77,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS
More than 77,000 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 77,210 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Sunday afternoon. There were 2,778 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were 495…… read more »
THINK YOU MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO CORONAVIRUS? THEN GET TESTED!
If you have experienced any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has the virus, get tested! This is the encouragement of Tim Herrington, Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, who adds that testing is offered free of charge by the Georgia Department of Public Health at West Rome Baptist…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES ROSE DURING THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices rose during the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $2.00 a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s eight cents more than a week ago, 25 cents more than last month, and 52 cents less than this time last year. It…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT: LEAVE FIREWORKS UP TO THE PROFESSIONALS ON JULY 4TH!
The 4th of July is rapidly approaching. Here are some words of advice for the holiday from the Rome-Floyd County Department – leave the fireworks up to the professionals! Linda Patty, Life and Fire Safety Educator, urges all Rome and Floyd County residents to enjoy the upcoming holiday weekend by viewing fireworks from professionals and…… read more »
OVER 71,000 GEORGIANS HAVE NOW BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
More than 71,000 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 71,095 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Thursday. There were 2,745 fatalities related to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were 466 confirmed…… read more »
PRODUCTION COMPANY TO OPEN SOUND STUDIOS IN ROME
Playa Azul Media (PAM) Studios, the first Latina-owed production company in Georgia, has announced the purchase of commercial space to build its first two sound studios in downtown Rome. This space is located above Jamwich at 510 Broad Street. According to an announcement from Rhythm Communications that was sent on Thursday, PAM Studios, which is…… read more »