Floyd Medical Center media release: Floyd is testing a new therapy to fight COVID-19 that could possibly keep patients with mild to moderate cases from needing hospitalization. Bamlanivimab is an antibody that was designed to halt the virus’ ability to replicate inside the human body. The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for…… read more »
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NEARLY 388,000 GEORGIANS HAVE (OR HAVE HAD) COVID-19, CITY OF ROME CLOSES GOVERNMENT FACILITIES INVOLVING FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTION DUE TO VIRUS CONCERNS
Close to 388,000 people in Georgia have (or have had) the coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health, which reported 990 new cases as well as nine virus-related deaths on Monday. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 387,930 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the…… read more »
OVER 2,500 MORE VOTES DISCOVERED DURING A RECOUNT IN FLOYD COUNTY FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
More than 2,500 additional votes were discovered in Floyd County during a hand recount in the 2020 presidential election. These votes were likely from early in-person voting. An investigation into the matter is underway. Gabriel Sterling with the Georgia Secretary of State’s office is calling for the county’s elections chief Robert Brady to step down.… read more »
DR. SUE TURNQUIST IS FLOYD COUNTY SCHOOLS’ 2021 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Dr. Sue Turnquist, a fifth grade science and social studies teacher for Model Elementary School, has been named the Floyd County Schools Teacher of the Year for 2021, according to an FCS media release. This marks Dr. Turnquist’s 20th year as a teacher at MES and her 24th year as an educator for FCS. She…… read more »
NOON OPTIMIST CLUB OF ROME TO HOLD DRIVE-THRU PANCAKE BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY
The Noon Optimist Club of Rome will hold its 60th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 21st from 6 am to 11 am at the Rome Civic Center on Jackson Hill. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Sausage will also be available for purchase in one pound packets for $5 each.…… read more »
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COOSA VALLEY TO BENEFIT FROM A SPIRIT NIGHT AT RED LOBSTER
Habitat for Humanity of Coosa Valley will benefit from a Spirit Night at Red Lobster, 700 Shorter Avenue, this evening from 4 pm to 8:30 pm. According to Betsy Allgood, Executive Director, 10 percent of all sales during that time will go to Habitat. Allgood also urges the public to donate to Habitat on Giving…… read more »
JUST ONE COVID-19-RELATED DEATH REPORTED IN GEORGIA ON SUNDAY
There was only one coronavirus-related fatality in Georgia on Sunday, per the state Department of Public Health, which also reported 1,962 new cases. According to the latest report by the DPH issued just before 3 pm, there have been 386,949 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 8,462 fatalities have been attributed…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIANS CONTINUE TO ENJOY CHEAPER GAS PRICES, IN SPITE OF SLIGHT UPTICK
Georgia’s gas prices rose slightly during the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying the average price of $1.96 a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That is four cents more than a week ago, three cents less than last month, and 46 cents less than at this time…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY JAIL ADMINISTRATIVE AND VISITATION LOBBIES CLOSED TODAY
The Floyd County Jail Administrative and Visitation lobbies will be closed today, according to a release from the Sheriff’s Office. Fingerprint services and background checks will not be available on this day. If you are a registered sex offender and you need to register a new address or complete your annual registration, visit the office…… read more »
NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO GET STARTED ON YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING; SOME GREAT SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES JUST AHEAD IN FLOYD COUNTY
Now is a good time to get started on your Christmas shopping, asserts Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the City of Rome and Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, who encourages all Romans to shop local and take special precautions to protect one another from coronavirus (like wearing a mask). Kent also urges Romans to…… read more »