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 »
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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 »
POPULAR NWGA ATTRACTIONS ARE BEGINNING TO RE-OPEN TO VISITORS
Popular attractions in Northwest Georgia are beginning to re-open their doors to the public in these days of coronavirus. Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville officially re-opened back in early May. The former home of late folk artist Howard Finster features 300 feet of outdoor gallery space, asserts Tina Cox, the Executive Director of the…… read more »
RIDGE FERRY PARK FARMER’S MARKET RETURNS SATURDAY
The Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market is set to return this Saturday, June 6th at 7 am, according to a release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. The market features several vendors selling produce, baked goods, flowers, jams and jellies, craft items and more. It will be open Saturdays and Wednesdays from 7 am until 11…… read more »
MORE THAN 48,000 INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA, KEMP PROVIDES UPDATE ON PROTESTS, VIRUS
Over 48,000 have been infected with coronavirus and the death toll stands at just over 2,100 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 48,207 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of just before 6 pm on Thursday night. There were 2,102 deaths related…… read more »