The Salvation Army of Rome’s bell ringers are putting safety first amid their efforts to raise funds in the annual Red Kettle campaign. Lt. Paula Blevins asserts that volunteers and paid ringers are adhering to the CDC guidelines to keep donors (and themselves) safe through the holidays in this era of coronavirus. The goal for…… read more »
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COMMUNITY MEETING ABOUT CAVE SPRING ELEMENTARY SET FOR THIS EVENING
A community meeting will be held this evening about the proposed closure of Cave Spring Elementary School. It will take place in the auditorium at Coosa High School at 6 pm. There will be ample space for social distancing; masks are required to attend. A similar meeting is scheduled for this Thursday night at 6…… read more »
NEARLY 444,000 IN GEORGIA HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) COVID-19
Close to 444,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) coronavirus, per the state’s Department of Public Health, which reported 1,808 new cases as well as just two virus-related deaths on Sunday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 443,822 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES ROSE OVER THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices rose during the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $2.00 a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s four cents more than a week ago, seven cents more than last month, and 43 cents less than at this same time last…… read more »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY IS IN SEARCH OF NEW MENTORS AND VOLUNTEERS
Communities in Schools of Rome and Floyd County is looking for some new mentors and volunteers. Gregory Wooten, CIS Director, asserts that although visitors are not allowed at local schools for now due to coronavirus concerns, potential mentors and volunteers should reach out to his organization now in preparation for the day that the schools…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION WILL MEET ON TUESDAY
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will gather in regular session on Tuesday evening. The 6 pm meeting will be preceded by a caucus at 4 pm at the Forum River Center. Both are open to the public. Attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. Commissioners’ agenda has been posted online at…… read more »
NEARLY 4,500 NEW CASES OF CORONAVIRUS REPORTED ACROSS GEORGIA ON THURSDAY
A total of 4,419 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Thursday across Georgia by the state’s Department of Public Health, which additionally noted 53 more virus-related fatalities. Three of those fatalities was reported here in Floyd County. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 433,353…… read more »
HANDFUL OF HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY (FROM A SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCE) AROUND ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY THIS WEEKEND
There’s a handful of activities planned for the coming weekend around Rome and Floyd County to help locals get into that holiday spirit (from a safe social distance, of course). The options will include arts and crafts festivals, as well as parades. The 17th annual Small Town Christmas in the Country, a holiday celebration of…… read more »
FLOYD CHANGES VISITING HOURS AS COVID-19 CASES RISE
Floyd Medical Center is making changes to visitation policies effective today at 5 pm, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the community, according to an FMC media release. The visitation hours over at Floyd, Polk, and Cherokee Medical Centers will be limited to 9 am until noon and 5 pm until 8 pm. Exceptions…… read more »
OVER 4,000 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED ON WEDNESDAY IN GEORGIA
A total of 4,094 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Wednesday across Georgia by the state’s Department of Public Health, which additionally noted 35 more virus-related deaths statewide. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 428,980 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide. The state’s death toll…… read more »