Category Archives: Local News

GEORGIA POWER’S CUSTOMERS TO GET REDUCTION ON POWER BILLS IN JUNE

Georgia Power announced Monday that the typical residential customer using 1,000-kilowatt hours will be given an $11.29 credit on their June bill from the power company. This reflects the implementation of a one-time $51.5 million credit for customers, approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission, as a result of Georgia Power’s 2018 financial results, this…read more »

PEACEFUL PROTEST SET FOR TONIGHT

AMP Rome, the organization that began as “Turn Your Back On Hate”, has planned a community-wide peaceful protest for this evening. It is not being promoted, although interested parties may get complete details on Facebook by searching for “Say Their Names”.read more »

MORE THAN 47,000 GEORGIANS HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS

Over 47,000 have been infected with coronavirus as the death toll has passed 2,000 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 47,063 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the Peach State as of 7 pm on Sunday night. There were 2,053 deaths related to…read more »

PROTESTS FOLLOW DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD IN MINNESOTA BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Protests have been held across the nation – including in our own community – in light of George Floyd, who was murdered by a law enforcement officer in Minnesota last Monday. Some protests have resulted in violence, although locals have demonstrated peacefully. Floyd County Sheriff Tim Burkhalter commented on the matter via Facebook on Sunday.…read more »

AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES HAVE RISEN SLIGHTLY OVER THE PAST WEEK

Georgia’s gas prices increased slightly over the past week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying the average price of $1.75 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That is two cents more than a week ago, 13 cents more than last month, and 84 less than at this same time…read more »

EARLY VOTING CONTINUES FOR A FINAL WEEK IN THE JUNE 9TH ELECTION

Early voting continues today in the June 9th general primary and presidential primary election in Georgia. Floyd County voters may cast their early ballots at the Rome Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive, from 8 am until 5 pm each day this week through Friday. Polls will be open on Election Day from 7 am…read more »

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COOSA VALLEY IS ON THE MOVE

The community has rallied to support Habitat for Humanity of Coosa Valley’s ReStore since it re-opened to the public at the beginning of May, according to Betsy Allgood, Executive Director. Sales and donations have been on the rise as this area transitions to a ‘new normal’ in the days of coronavirus. Allgood announced on Friday…read more »

OVER 45,000 INFECTED, NEARLY 2,000 HAVE DIED OF COVID-19 IN GEORGIA

More than 45,000 people have been infected with coronavirus while the death toll nears 2,000 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 45,266 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the Peach State as of 7 pm on Thursday evening. There were 1,973 fatalities due…read more »

GOVERNOR KEMP UPDATES GEORGIANS ON COVID-19

Governor Brian Kemp delivered a COVID-19 update on Thursday afternoon at the State Capitol in Atlanta. He announced that bars and nightclubs will be allowed to re-open on Monday, June 1st, provided that they comply with strict sanitization and social distancing guidelines. Professional sports may resume at that time, along with overnight summer camps. School…read more »