Former Speaker of the House and 2012 presidential candidate Newt Gingrich states that he is proud that Georgia is among the ‘pioneers’ of re-opening after being on lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. He adds that he is happy that President Donald Trump left the decision up to each governor as to when and how…… read more »
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RLT MAY BE DARK RIGHT NOW, BUT THE SHOWS MUST GO ON…. EVENTUALLY
The Rome Little Theatre may be dark at this time because of the coronavirus outbreak, but eventually the show must go on. Chris Davidson, RLT Executive Director, says that “Frozen Jr” and “Leading Ladies”, which were slated to wrap up the 2019-2020 season, will now be a part of the 2020-2021 season. Showdates for “Frozen…… read more »
OVER 900 LIVES LOST IN GEORGIA DUE TO COVID-19
More than 900 people have lost their lives in Georgia due to coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 23,481 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across this state as of 6:30 pm on Sunday evening. There were 916 deaths related to coronavirus. In Floyd County,…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO DROP
Georgia’s gas prices continue to decrease, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average of $1.63 per gallon of regular unleaded. That’s four cents less than a week ago, 26 cents less than at this time last month, and $1.09 less than this time last year. It now costs…… read more »
CRBI IS ROLLING WITH CHANGES NECESSITATED BY COVID-19 OUTBREAK
The Coosa River Basin Initiative has been rolling with the changes that have been necessitated by the COVID-19 outbreak. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive Director, asserts that it is important to take necessary steps to stay connected to CRBI supporters so that they may stay informed (and involved with) efforts to ensure cleaner water. The local riverkeeper…… read more »
ROME CITY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONS TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Rome City Commissioners will gather via Zoom this afternoon at 2:30 pm. The meeting will be streamed live on Facebook; search for the City of Rome, GA – Government page. The Floyd County Commission will meet virtually on Zoom this Tuesday. A 5:30 pm caucus will precede the 6 pm meeting. Those will also be…… read more »
Update 4/24/20 (Noon): Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Rise To 22,147 Statewide, 892 Deaths Now Reported
Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 22,147 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 12-noon on Friday, April 24, 2020. Floyd County has 129 confirmed cases and 10 deaths at the time of this report. The number of confirmed cases in Polk County (36 cases/0 deaths), Gordon County…… read more »
GEORGIA’S NUMBER OF CORONAVIRUS CASES NEARING 22,000
The number of coronavirus cases across Georgia is approaching 22,000, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 21,883 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across this state as of 6:30 pm on Thursday night. There were 881 fatalities due to coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were 128…… read more »
SOME GEORGIA BUSINESSES WILL RE-OPEN TODAY
Today is the day that a number of businesses across Georgia which had been closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak will be permitted to re-open. That list includes gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, hair designers, cosmetologists, nail care artists, estheticians, all of their respective schools, and massage therapists. City of Rome…… read more »
NWGA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION IS ROLLING WITH THE CHANGES NECESSITATED BY CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Non-profits, like so many other organizations, have been tasked with making significant adjustments in order to continue to provide needed services to the community. It’s a new challenge every day, according to Erin Hernandez, the President and CEO of the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition. She adds that many of the coalition’s programs, such as…… read more »