Confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose by 2,452 in Georgia on Tuesday, per the state Department of Public Health, which also reported 12 more virus-related deaths. Two of those fatalities were in Floyd County. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 408,644 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across…… read more »
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ANOTHER RECOUNT OF VOTES IN 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION UNDERWAY IN FLOYD COUNTY
The Floyd County Board of Elections is now in the midst of participation in the statewide recount of votes in the 2020 presidential election. The recount began on Tuesday afternoon at the Floyd County Administration Building on East 4th Avenue in downtown Rome. It will resume this morning at 9 am, this according to a…… read more »
THANKSGIVING LOVE FEAST IS ON FOR THIS THURSDAY
The 32nd annual Thanksgiving Love Feast is on for this Thursday at the Rome Civic Center from 11 am until 2 pm (or until food runs out). It is hosted each year by the Concerned Citizens of Rome and Floyd County to provide a meal for those who might otherwise not have one on Thanksgiving…… read more »
SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY SLATED FOR FIRST WEEKEND OF DECEMBER IN CAVE SPRING
The 17th annual Small Town Christmas in the Country, a holiday celebration of all things homemade and hand crafted, is slated for Saturday, December 5th from 9 am until 4 pm and Sunday, December 6th from noon until 4 pm over at Rolator Park in Cave Spring. Vendors will be set up around the park…… read more »
NEW PLAYGROUND AT RIDGE FERRY PARK IS NOW OPEN!
The new playground at Ridge Ferry Park is open and ready for use, as stated in a release by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. The new playground was part of the 2017 SPLOST package. Construction began with the removal of old equipment back in August; new equipment, for which the centerpiece is a replica of Rome’s…… read more »
ANOTHER RECOUNT OF GEORGIA’S VOTES IN 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION UNDERWAY TODAY
There will be yet another count of Georgia’s votes from the 2020 presidential election, upon request of President Donald Trump. It will begin this morning and must conclude by midnight next Wednesday, December 2nd. This will be the third count of the votes in this election.… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP TO PROVIDE COVID-19 UPDATE AHEAD OF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 1,827 in Georgia on Monday, per the state’s Department of Public Health, which also reported 18 more virus-related deaths. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 406,220 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 8,644 fatalities have been…… read more »
MEMBERS OF ROME’S HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY WARNING THE PUBLIC NOT TO BE COMPLACENT IN BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19 AMID HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
Members of Rome’s healthcare community are warning locals not to become complacent in the battle against coronavirus as we approach the 2020 holiday season. Dr. Edward McBride, Chief Medical Officer for the Harbin Clinic, indicates that family and small group gatherings can result in exposure to coronavirus, but attendees can reduce the risk by wearing…… read more »
SALVATION ARMY OF ROME SEEKS ONLINE DONATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The Salvation Army of Rome seeks donations from the public for the holiday season, and contributions can be made from the comfort of home. Lieutenant Paula Blevins urges all concerned citizens to visit their website at www.salvationarmygeorgia.org/rome and click on the scrolling banner that is entitled “Rescue Christmas”. This permits donors to contribute online to…… read more »
NUMBER OF CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS CASES PASSED 400,000 MARK OVER THE WEEKEND IN GEORGIA
Georgia’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases passed the 400,000 mark over the weekend, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 2,026 new cases and just three virus-related fatalities on Sunday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm on Sunday afternoon, there have been 404,411 confirmed cases of…… read more »