COVID-19 has posed a challenge to fundraising efforts for local non-profits. Such is the case for Hospitality House for Women, Inc. Lynn Rousseau, the Executive Director, asserts that her main goal at this time is to keep the doors of the House open to victims of domestic violence. One way to support Hospitality House is…… read more »
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WANT TO GO CAMPING THIS SUMMER? GEORGIA STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES URGES YOU TO RESERVE YOUR CAMPSITE IN ADVANCE!
Are you itching to go camping this summer? Be sure to make reservations in advance if you aim to camp with Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. This is the advice of Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator, who encourages the public to visit www.gastateparks.org to see what campsites are available. Hatcher adds that many cabins…… read more »
CLOSE TO 55,000 GEORGIANS HAVE NOW BEEN INFECTED WITH COVID-19
Nearly 55,000 people have been infected with coronavirus in Georgia, per the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 54,973 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 3 pm on Thursday afternoon. There were 2,375 fatalities related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were 356 confirmed cases…… read more »
GOVERNOR KEMP SIGNS NEW COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER
Governor Brian Kemp signed a new COVID-19 Executive Order – entitled “Empowering a Healthy Georgia” – on Thursday. It goes into effect on June 16th at midnight and runs through 11:59 pm on June 30th. The shelter in place order has now ended for people ages 65 or older, aside from those who live in…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER CONTINUES EFFORTS TO ASSIST LOCAL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
The Rome-Floyd Chamber continues efforts to assist local businesses which have been impacted by COVID-19. Jeanne Krueger, President and CEO, refers business owners to the COVID-19: Business Triage featured on the Chamber’s website at www.romega.com. It includes information on the Community Development Block Grant Funds offered by the City of Rome. The Chamber is also…… read more »
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT SCHEDULED FOR JULY 18TH
An Electronics Recycling event will take place at the Rome-Floyd Recycling Center on Saturday, July 18th, this according to Michael Skeen, Floyd County Public Works Director. Concerns over coronavirus led to the cancellation of Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Recycling events that had been planned for earlier in the year. Details about the Electronics Recycling…… read more »
NEARLY 54,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH COVID-19
Nearly 54,000 Georgians have been infected with coronavirus, per the state’s Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 53,980 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 3 pm on Wednesday afternoon. There were 2,329 deaths related to coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were 349 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities.…… read more »
ALL THE VOTES IN JUNE 9TH ELECTION HAVE BEEN COUNTED IN FLOYD COUNTY; SHERIFF’S RACE HEADED FOR A RUN-OFF
Issues with software led to a delay in counting absentee ballots for Tuesday’s primary election, reports the Floyd County Elections Office. Updated results may be obtained online via the Georgia Secretary of State’s website, which is www.sos.ga.gov. Floyd County Commission Chairman Scotty Hancock wrote a letter to Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s Secretary of State, regarding some…… read more »
CORONAVIRUS TESTING CONTINUES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA AND IS AVAILABLE TO ALL
Coronavirus testing is still being offered to Rome and Floyd County residents at West Rome Baptist Church, 914 Shorter Avenue, according to Logan Boss, the Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District. Pop-up sites also appear at various locations from time to time for the benefit of vulnerable populations…… read more »
THERE WILL BE FIREWORKS ON JULY 4TH IN ROME THIS YEAR!
There will be fireworks on the 4th of July in Rome, Georgia this year! There won’t be a Patriotic Party in the Park at Ridge Ferry Park, per usual, but there will be fireworks, asserts Jim Alred, Recreation Services Manager for Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation, who thanks Redmond Regional Medical Center for their sponsorship of…… read more »