The coronavirus outbreak prevented Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation and the Harbin Clinic from hosting the annual Leprechaun-A-Thon back in mid-March as originally planned. The community is now invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in May via participation in the virtual Leprechaun-A-Thon 5K and Shamwalk, according to an RFPR media release. The virtual Leprechaun-A-Thon is a…… read more »
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DPH: STATEWIDE CORONAVIRUS CASES APPROACHING 30,000
Georgia’s number of coronavirus cases is approaching 30,000 as the death toll nears 1,250, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 29,423 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 5:30 am this morning. There were 1,246 deaths due to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there…… read more »
IT’S NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK! LOCAL ACTIVITIES DELAYED UNTIL SEPTEMBER
It’s National Travel and Tourism Week! The observance is spearheaded each year by the US Travel Association to celebrate the positive impact that travel has on the economy, businesses, and personal wellbeing. The local celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week is being delayed until September due to concerns over coronavirus, says Kristi Kent, Director…… read more »
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ROME ISSUES FIRST ROUND OF GRANTS FROM COVID-19 RECOVERY FUND
The Community Foundation for Greater Rome has announced the first round of grants from the COVID-19 Recovery Fund to 17 non-profit organizations in Rome, according to a release from the organization. The fund is an initiative to help local non-profits address the long-term needs in Rome and Floyd County as the effects of the global…… read more »
DPH: NUMBER OF CORONAVIRUS CASES IN GEORGIA IS NEARING 29,000
The number of coronavirus cases across Georgia is approaching 29,000, per the state Department of Public Health. The death toll is just under 1,200. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 28,942 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 5:30 am this morning. There were a total of 1,183 fatalities.…… read more »
CHIEFTAINS MUSEUM EDUCATES AND ENTERTAINS THE PUBLIC IN THE DAYS OF CORONAVIRUS
The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home may not be open at this time due to the coronavirus outbreak, but is still extending educational opportunities to families via the internet. Heather Shores, Executive Director of the museum, acknowledges that ‘the natives are getting restless’ and encourages the public to enjoy family-friendly activities online at www.chieftainsmuseum.org. Just click…… read more »
‘AMERICA STRONG’ TAKES FLIGHT OVER ATLANTA
The US Navy’s Blue Angels and the US Air Force’s Thunderbirds blazed the skies over Atlanta this past Saturday. The elite jet demonstration teams were here in the Peach State as part of America Strong, a nationwide tribute to the healthcare workers, first responders, and others on the front lines in the battle against coronavirus.…… read more »
MORE THAN 26,000 NOW INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS ACROSS THE STATE
Over 26,000 Georgians have now been infected with the coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 26,415 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Georgia as of 5:30 am this morning. Some 1,135 people have lost their lives due to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there…… read more »
STATEWIDE SHELTER-IN-PLACE HAS ENDED FOR MOST GEORGIA RESIDENTS
The statewide shelter-in-place order that was in effect for Georgia throughout most of the month of April expired on Thursday night at 11:59 pm. Governor Brian Kemp has ordered the medically fragile and elderly to remain sheltered in place through June 12. Governor Kemp took to YouTube to thank all Georgians for helping to flatten…… read more »
ROME DDA ENCOURAGES LOCALS TO CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES AMID OUTBREAK
Downtown Rome is slowly returning to life as efforts continue to protect all locals from the spread of coronavirus. Restaurants in Georgia were permitted to resume dine-in service on Monday, though most of those in downtown Rome have chosen to stick with carry-out service at this time, according to Megan Otwell, Public Relations Director for…… read more »