Floyd Medical Center is easing its visitation policy but will continue to limit visitors as COVID-19 continues to be present in this community, according to a media release from the hospital. Effective this morning at 8 am, one visitor may accompany a patient who is receiving care at most Floyd locations, like hospitals, Floyd Primary…… read more »
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NEARLY 40,000 INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA; AN UPDATE ON COVID-19 SET FOR THIS AFTERNOON BY GOVERNOR KEMP
Almost 40,000 have been infected with the coronavirus as the death toll nears 1,700 in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 39,801 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 7 pm on Wednesday evening. There were 1,697 deaths related to the coronavirus. In…… read more »
INCREASED TESTING HAS LED TO UPTICK IN CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19
Increased testing has led to an uptick in confirmed cases of COVID-19, says Logan Boss, Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Northwest Health District. The test positivity rate, however, is on the decline statewide. Boss reminds Northwest Georgians that COVID-19 testing is available to all who want it. It is wise…… read more »
GEORGIA’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE SKYROCKETED IN APRIL
Georgia’s unemployment rate skyrocketed to 11.9 percent last month to mark an all-time high, this according to the latest report from the state Department of Labor. It reflects a 7.3 percent increase from March. The rate stood at 3.6 percent in April 2019. Last month’s unemployment rate eclipsed the previous high of 10.6 percent that…… read more »
TWO ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH DOUBLE HOMICIDE
Two have been arrested in connection with the double homicide investigation in Rome, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Desmond Lavonta Brown, age 28, was arrested on Monday. He has faces the misdemeanor charge of obstruction of a police officer. Devin Lashawn Watts, age 36, was arrested on Tuesday. He has been charged with…… read more »
NEARLY 39,000 INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA
Close to 39,000 have been infected with coronavirus in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 38,855 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7 pm on Tuesday night. There were 1,675 deaths related to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there were…… read more »
RESTORATION ROME RE-OPENS, SEEKS DONATIONS FOR FOSTER FAMILIES
Restoration Rome has re-opened its doors after being closed for a time due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mary Margaret Mauer, co-founder, states that the non-profit, located at 1400 Crane Street, is open on weekdays from 9 am until 5 pm (and sometimes over the weekends). This has been a controlled re-opening, she adds. Community members…… read more »
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER OF NWGA SEEKS DONATIONS AMID THE POSTPONEMENT OF ANNUAL DANCE CHALLENGE
The coronavirus has led to the postponement of the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia’s major fundraiser of the year, the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge. Funds are still needed by the organization to serve local victims of sexual assault, asserts Kimberly King, Executive Director. Those who are not in a position to donate money may…… read more »
ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER NON-EMERGENCY ONLINE INCIDENT REPORTING
The Rome Police Department has announced that as of this Thursday, it will implement Non-Emergency Online Incident Reporting. According to a statement that was posted on the RPD’s Facebook page late Tuesday afternoon, “We recognize that COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways. We want everyone to stay safe during these times and still…… read more »
MORE THAN 38,000 GEORGIANS HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
More than 38,000 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 38,283 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7 pm on Monday night. There were 1,649 deaths related to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there…… read more »