Close to 48,000 Georgians have been infected with coronavirus as the death toll is now approaching 2,100, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 47,899 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Georgia as of 7 pm on Monday night. There were 2,089 deaths related to the…… read more »
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BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR SUMMER, GEORGIA DOE AND DPH RELEASE GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS TO SAFELY RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION THIS FALL
Brighter Birthdays, a local non-profit organization that helps underprivileged children have brighter birthdays, is in search of volunteers. Cristin Warden, Executive Director, says that volunteers are needed to create and/or sign birthday cards, prepare party packs, and load up some backpacks with school supplies. Materials will be provided to each volunteer, who may complete these…… read more »
GEORGIA POWER’S CUSTOMERS TO GET REDUCTION ON POWER BILLS IN JUNE
Georgia Power announced Monday that the typical residential customer using 1,000-kilowatt hours will be given an $11.29 credit on their June bill from the power company. This reflects the implementation of a one-time $51.5 million credit for customers, approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission, as a result of Georgia Power’s 2018 financial results, this…… read more »
PEACEFUL PROTEST SET FOR TONIGHT
AMP Rome, the organization that began as “Turn Your Back On Hate”, has planned a community-wide peaceful protest for this evening. It is not being promoted, although interested parties may get complete details on Facebook by searching for “Say Their Names”.… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER CLOSED TODAY DUE TO AN EMPLOYEE TESTING POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
The Floyd County Judicial Center located at 3 Government Plaza in Rome is closed to staff and citizens today due to a Floyd County employee that tested positive for COVID-19, according to a media release. All summons for today will be rescheduled. A Floyd County Sheriff’s deputy will be stationed at the building to assist…… read more »
MORE THAN 47,000 GEORGIANS HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
Over 47,000 have been infected with coronavirus as the death toll has passed 2,000 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 47,063 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the Peach State as of 7 pm on Sunday night. There were 2,053 deaths related to…… read more »
PROTESTS FOLLOW DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD IN MINNESOTA BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Protests have been held across the nation – including in our own community – in light of George Floyd, who was murdered by a law enforcement officer in Minnesota last Monday. Some protests have resulted in violence, although locals have demonstrated peacefully. Floyd County Sheriff Tim Burkhalter commented on the matter via Facebook on Sunday.…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES HAVE RISEN SLIGHTLY OVER THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices increased slightly over the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying the average price of $1.75 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That is two cents more than a week ago, 13 cents more than last month, and 84 less than at this same time…… read more »
EARLY VOTING CONTINUES FOR A FINAL WEEK IN THE JUNE 9TH ELECTION
Early voting continues today in the June 9th general primary and presidential primary election in Georgia. Floyd County voters may cast their early ballots at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive, from 8 am until 5 pm each day this week through Friday. Polls will be open on Election Day from 7 am…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COOSA VALLEY IS ON THE MOVE
The community has rallied to support Habitat for Humanity of Coosa Valley’s ReStore since it re-opened to the public at the beginning of May, according to Betsy Allgood, Executive Director. Sales and donations have been on the rise as this area transitions to a ‘new normal’ in the days of coronavirus. Allgood announced on Friday…… read more »