Monday was Memorial Day. Its observance was quite different across the US in the days of coronavirus, including here in Rome, Georgia. Local activities included a special tribute hosted by the Rome Area History Center which was livestreamed on Facebook; the broadcast is still posted for the public to view. Those who attended the event…… read more »
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OVER 43,000 GEORGIANS HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH COVID-19
More than 43,000 have been infected with COVID-19 and nearly 1,850 have died due to complications from the virus in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 43,400 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the Peach State as of 7 pm on Sunday night. There…… read more »
BOSS: NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO DROP OUR GUARD AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
Logan Boss, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District, reminds locals that now is not the time to drop our guard against the coronavirus. The state’s continued emergence from lockdown is necessary, but should be executed cautiously. Most people that contract the virus exhibit mild to no symptoms, although…… read more »
EARLY VOTING RESUMES TODAY FOR JUNE 9TH ELECTION
Early voting resumes today for the June 9th general primary and presidential primary election in Georgia. Floyd County voters may cast their early ballot at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive, from 8 am to 5 pm every weekday from now until Friday, June 5th. Early in-person voting will also be offered this…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION TO GATHER VIRTUALLY VIA THE ZOOM APP THIS EVENING, WATCH LIVE ON FACEBOOK
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will gather virtually via Zoom in a meeting that will also be livestreamed on Facebook this evening. The 6 pm meeting will not be preceded by a caucus. It will feature a public hearing on a pair of zoning items. All locals who wish to participate in the public…… read more »
MORE THAN 40,000 INFECTED WITH COVID-19 IN GEORGIA, KEMP PROVIDES UPDATE ON STATEWIDE RESPONSE TO THE VIRUS
More than 40,000 have been infected with coronavirus as the death toll nears 1,800 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 40,663 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across state as of Thursday evening at 7 pm. There were 1,775 deaths due to the virus.…… read more »
UNITED WAY OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY AIMS TO CONNECT THOSE IN NEED WITH THOSE THAT WANT TO HELP IN THE DAYS OF CORONAVIRUS
If you need help – or want to help others – in these days of coronavirus, reach out to the United Way of Rome and Floyd County. Alli Mitchell, Executive Director, attests that resources for concerned citizens are posted online at www.uwrome.org (or check out the United Way of Rome and Floyd County’s Facebook page).…… read more »
FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER NOW ALLOWING ONE VISITOR PER PATIENT
Floyd Medical Center is easing its visitation policy but will continue to limit visitors as COVID-19 continues to be present in this community, according to a media release from the hospital. Effective this morning at 8 am, one visitor may accompany a patient who is receiving care at most Floyd locations, like hospitals, Floyd Primary…… read more »
NEARLY 40,000 INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA; AN UPDATE ON COVID-19 SET FOR THIS AFTERNOON BY GOVERNOR KEMP
Almost 40,000 have been infected with the coronavirus as the death toll nears 1,700 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 39,801 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 7 pm on Wednesday evening. There were 1,697 deaths related to the coronavirus. In…… read more »
INCREASED TESTING HAS LED TO UPTICK IN CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19
Increased testing has led to an uptick in confirmed cases of COVID-19, says Logan Boss, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District. The test positivity rate, however, is on the decline statewide. Boss reminds Northwest Georgians that COVID-19 testing is available to all who want it. It is wise…… read more »