The Coosa River Basin Initiative is resuming its bacterial monitoring of local waterways for the summer. Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, Executive Director, asserts that the goal is to inform the public of the safest places to paddle. The results of these tests will be posted online at www.coosa.org, as well as in the local newspaper. This is…… read more »
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NEARLY 49,000 HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA
Close to 49,000 have been infected with coronavirus in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 48,894 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 3 pm on Wednesday. There were 2,123 deaths related to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were 281 confirmed cases…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD RECYCLING CENTER REOPENS TODAY
The Rome-Floyd Recycling Center, 412 Lavender Drive in Rome, reopens to the public today. Citizens still have the option to dispose of their recyclables at the county’s remote sites, in the City of Rome curbside bins, and the drop-off area located at the center, according to a Floyd County release. Questions should be directed to…… read more »
POPULAR NWGA ATTRACTIONS ARE BEGINNING TO RE-OPEN TO VISITORS
Popular attractions in Northwest Georgia are beginning to re-open their doors to the public in these days of coronavirus. Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville officially re-opened back in early May. The former home of late folk artist Howard Finster features 300 feet of outdoor gallery space, asserts Tina Cox, the Executive Director of the…… read more »
RIDGE FERRY PARK FARMER’S MARKET RETURNS SATURDAY
The Ridge Ferry Park Farmer’s Market is set to return this Saturday, June 6th at 7 am, according to a release from Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. The market features several vendors selling produce, baked goods, flowers, jams and jellies, craft items and more. It will be open Saturdays and Wednesdays from 7 am until 11…… read more »
MORE THAN 48,000 INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA, KEMP PROVIDES UPDATE ON PROTESTS, VIRUS
Over 48,000 have been infected with coronavirus and the death toll stands at just over 2,100 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 48,207 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of just before 6 pm on Thursday night. There were 2,102 deaths related…… read more »
LOCALS PEACEFULLY PROTEST AGAINST RACIAL INJUSTICE
Locals protested peacefully throughout Rome and Floyd County on Tuesday evening against racial injustice, as well as to demonstrate love and solidarity with people of all races. The peaceful protest was assembled by AMP Rome, the organization that originated in 2016 as “Turn Your Back on Hate” with a peaceful protest to a white supremacist…… read more »
ROME DDA URGES LOCALS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS AS WE CONTINUE TO TRANSITION TO A ‘NEW NORMAL’
Rome’s Downtown Development Authority has a message for every local as this community continues to transition to its ‘new normal’ in these days of the coronavirus – support local business! Megan Otwell, Director of Public Relations, encourages Romans to shop and dine downtown as an act of support for the businesses that have taken quite…… read more »
CLOSE TO 48,000 GEORGIANS HAVE NOW BEEN INFECTED WITH COVID-19
Close to 48,000 Georgians have been infected with coronavirus as the death toll is now approaching 2,100, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 47,899 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Georgia as of 7 pm on Monday night. There were 2,089 deaths related to the…… read more »
BRIGHTER BIRTHDAYS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR SUMMER, GEORGIA DOE AND DPH RELEASE GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS TO SAFELY RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION THIS FALL
Brighter Birthdays, a local non-profit organization that helps underprivileged children have brighter birthdays, is in search of volunteers. Cristin Warden, Executive Director, says that volunteers are needed to create and/or sign birthday cards, prepare party packs, and load up some backpacks with school supplies. Materials will be provided to each volunteer, who may complete these…… read more »