One Community United is moving forward with their annual One Table meal in September, though it will look a bit different this year due to concerns over the coronavirus. In years past, participants would gather together for a meal at one large table across the John Ross pedestrian bridge in downtown Rome. Attendees of the…… read more »
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GHC TO HOST MOTIVATION AND MINDSET SUMMIT IN OCTOBER
Georgia Highlands College has announced that it will host its first Motivation and Mindset Summit on October 1st. This online summit is funded through a University System of Georgia (USG) STEM grant and coincides with the USG’s Momentum Approach to cultivate a productive academic mindset, which includes growth mindset, purpose and social belonging. It will…… read more »
OVER 2,300 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN GEORGIA ON MONDAY
More than 2,300 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 virus-related fatalities were reported in Georgia on Monday by the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report from the DPH that was issued just before 3 pm, there have been 256,253 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 5,156 fatalities have been…… read more »
CITY COMMISSION APPROVES MASK MANDATE
Rome City Commissioners voted on 8-1 on Monday night in favor of a mask mandate. This means that facial coverings are required in public places in the City of Rome where social distancing is not possible. Private businesses have an option to refrain from enforcing the mandate with proper signage. A link to video and…… 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 $1.99 a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s one cent more than last week, one cent less than last month, and 43 cents less than last year. It now costs $29.85…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – COOSA VALLEY TO BENEFIT FROM ‘DRIVE ONE FORE! HABITAT’ GOLF TOURNAMENT IN OCTOBER
The Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley will benefit from a golf tournament dubbed “Drive One Fore! Habitat” set for Monday, October 5th at Stonebridge Golf Club in Rome. Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, states that this outdoor event will serve as a replacement for the Hard Hats and High Heels Gala, which has been called…… read more »
CLOSE TO 254,000 IN GEORGIA HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
Close to 254,000 people have been infected with coronavirus in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH just prior to 3 pm on Sunday, there have been 253,949 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 5,132 fatalities have been attributed to the virus. In Floyd…… read more »
MASK MANDATE IN EFFECT FOR FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS
The Floyd County Schools has implemented a mask mandate for all students, employees, and business essential visitors until further notice, according to an FCS media release. Face coverings or masks should be worn while indoors or upon entering any school offices or buildings, as well as at times when social distancing of at least six…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION WILL MEET TONIGHT, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL GATHER TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet this evening. Their 6:30 pm meeting will be preceded by a caucus at 5 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. Both are open to the public. A discussion on face coverings is on Commissioners’ agenda. Floyd County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday. They will…… read more »
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!
Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, urges every local to download the Floyd EMA mobile app, which is available free of charge via the Apple App Store and Google Play. It offers a wealth of information pertaining to emergency preparedness, weather-related and otherwise. September is observed annually as National Preparedness…… read more »