Today is Election Day! It will be a lot different from our election days of the past, as measures will be taken to protect all voters and poll workers from the spread of coronavirus. Polls are open from 7 am until 7 pm. Statewide results will be posted on the Georgia Secretary of State’s website…… read more »
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ROME CITY COMMISSIONER WENDY DAVIS URGES ALL LOCALS TO VOTE TODAY (IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY); COMMISSIONERS HOLD VIRTUAL MEETING
Wendy Davis, Rome City Commissioner, encourages residents of Rome and Floyd County to get out and vote today (if you have not already voted). Absentee ballots will still be accepted through 7 pm this evening. Davis says that these ballots may be taken to one of the drop boxes located outside of the Elections Office…… read more »
GEORGIA’S NET TAX COLLECTIONS DOWN BY -10.1 PERCENT
Georgia’s net tax collections in May came in at $1.58 billion for a decline of $178 million, or -10.1 percent, compared to May 2019, when the collections totaled nearly $1.76 billion, according to a release that was issued on Monday from the office of Governor Brian Kemp. The year-to-date net tax collections totaled $20.81 billion…… read more »
NEARLY 52,000 HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH COVID-19 ACROSS GEORGIA
Nearly 52,000 Georgians have been infected with coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 51,898 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 3:30 pm Sunday. There were 2,180 deaths related to the virus. In Floyd County, there were 323 confirmed cases and…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES HAVE RISEN IN THE PAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices have risen during the past week, reports AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average price of $1.79 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. That’s four cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than at this time last month, and 75 cents less than at this…… read more »
NWGA REGIONAL CANCER COALITION AIMS TO MAINTAIN THE FUNDS TO CONTINUE TO OFFER SCREENINGS AND MORE TO THE COMMUNITY
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition aims to maintain enough funds to remain viable in the community amid the days of coronavirus, states Erin Hernandez, Executive Director, who is working with state legislators to ensure support (and funding) for her organization during this time when state revenue is down. Funding is necessary to provide low-cost…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION TO MEET VIRTUALLY TODAY, FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET IN PERSON ON TUESDAY
The Rome City Commission will meet virtually via Zoom today at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be streamed live on Facebook; look for City of Rome, GA – Government. It will not be preceded by a caucus. Commissioners are expected to vote on an ordinance amendment to allow for the public consumption of alcohol, temporarily,…… read more »
NEARLY 50,000 PEOPLE IN GEORGIA HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS
Nearly 50,000 people have been infected with coronavirus in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 49,847 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 4 pm on Thursday afternoon. There were 2,147 deaths related to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were 292 confirmed…… read more »
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING FOR JUNE 9TH ELECTION
Today is the last day of early in-person voting for the June 9th general primary and presidential preference primary election in Georgia. Floyd County voters may cast their ballots from 8 am until 5 pm at the Rome Civic Center, located at 400 Civic Center Drive. The polls will open on Election Day next Tuesday…… read more »
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ROME RALLYING TO SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFITS IMPACTED BY COVID-19
The Community Foundation for Greater Rome has been rallying support for local non-profits whose services are greatly needed by community members that have been impacted by COVID-19. Ashley Garner, Executive Director, says that the Foundation has raised about $60,000 towards coronavirus relief efforts thus far. Concern over community spread of the virus has led to…… read more »