Nearly 52,000 Georgians have been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 51,898 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 3:30 pm Sunday. There were 2,180 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were 323 confirmed cases and…… read more »
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AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES HAVE RISEN IN THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices have risen during the past week, reports AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $1.79 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That’s four cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than at this time last month, and 75 cents less than at this…… read more »
NWGA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION AIMS TO MAINTAIN THE FUNDS TO CONTINUE TO OFFER SCREENINGS AND MORE TO THE COMMUNITY
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition aims to maintain enough funds to remain viable in the community amid the days of coronavirus, states Erin Hernandez, Executive Director, who is working with state legislators to ensure support (and funding) for her organization during this time when state revenue is down. Funding is necessary to provide low-cost…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET VIRTUALLY TODAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET IN PERSON ON TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet virtually via Zoom today at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be streamed live on Facebook; look for City of Rome, GA – Government. It will not be preceded by a caucus. Commissioners are expected to vote on an ordinance amendment to allow for the public consumption of alcohol, temporarily,…… read more »
NEARLY 50,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS
Nearly 50,000 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 49,847 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 4 pm on Thursday afternoon. There were 2,147 deaths related to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were 292 confirmed…… read more »
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING FOR JUNE 9TH ELECTION
Today is the last day of early in-person voting for the June 9th general primary and presidential preference primary election in Georgia. Floyd County voters may cast their ballots from 8 am until 5 pm at the Rome Civic Center, located at 400 Civic Center Drive. The polls will open on Election Day next Tuesday…… read more »
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ROME RALLYING TO SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS IMPACTED BY COVID-19
The Community Foundation for Greater Rome has been rallying support for local non-profits whose services are greatly needed by community members that have been impacted by COVID-19. Ashley Garner, Executive Director, says that the Foundation has raised about $60,000 towards coronavirus relief efforts thus far. Concern over community spread of the virus has led to…… read more »
CRBI WORKING TO HELP LOCALS SAFELY HIT THE WATER OVER THE SUMMER
The Coosa River Basin Initiative is resuming its bacterial monitoring of local waterways for the summer. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive Director, asserts that the goal is to inform the public of the safest places to paddle. The results of these tests will be posted online at www.coosa.org, as well as in the local newspaper. This is…… read more »
NEARLY 49,000 HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA
Close to 49,000 have been infected with coronavirus in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 48,894 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Wednesday. There were 2,123 deaths related to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were 281 confirmed cases…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER REOPENS TODAY
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, reopens to the public today. Citizens still have the option to dispose of their recyclables at the county’s remote sites, in the City of Rome curbside bins, and the drop-off area located at the center, according to a Floyd County release. Questions should be directed to…… read more »