Rome’s Downtown Development Authority encourages locals to continue to support downtown restaurants amid the current health crisis. While they are unable to welcome their patrons to dine in person at this time, many of them are offering curbside delivery and take-out. Megan Otwell, the Director of Public Relations for the Rome DDA, says that a…… read more »
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UPDATE 3/30/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 3032 STATEWIDE, 102 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 3032 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020. Floyd County has 31 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 83 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with…… read more »
UPDATE 3/30/20 (NOON): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 2809 STATEWIDE, 87 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 2809 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 12-noon on Monday, March 30, 2020. Floyd County has 28 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 87 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with the highest…… read more »
ROMANS HOLD PRAYER SERVICE FOR LOCAL HOSPITALS – BY AUTOMOBILE
Rome and Floyd County residents filled up the parking lots at Floyd Medical Center and Redmond Regional Medical Center on Sunday night to participate in a prayer service. The purpose was to support all healthcare workers as they work to combat COVID-19 and those afflicted by the virus. Those who were in attendance remained in…… read more »
AAA: GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO DECREASE AMID THE CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS
Georgia’s gas prices continue to decline. According to AAA, The Auto Club Group, motorists statewide are now paying an average of $1.85 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s 11 cents less than a week ago, 42 cents less than last month, and 75 cents less than this time last year. It now costs $27.75…… read more »
FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED FOR GEORGIA
Governor Brian Kemp announced Sunday that President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster for all 159 Georgia counties due to the impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. This federal declaration allows federal agencies to provide direct assistance to the state. Governor Kemp indicates, “Georgia is grateful for this designation, as it will enable the state…… read more »
A MESSAGE FROM ROME CITY COMMISSIONER WENDY DAVIS AMID THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK – STAY HOME AND WASH YOUR HANDS!
Here is a message from Rome City Commissioner Wendy Davis as we begin this new week – even if you are considered an essential worker, stay home as much as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you must get out for any reason – such as to go to work or to the…… read more »
UPDATE 3/29/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 2683 STATEWIDE, 83 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 2683 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Floyd County has 28 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 83 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with…… read more »
UPDATE 3/28/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 2446 STATEWIDE, 79 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 2446 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Floyd County has 27 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 79 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with…… read more »
UPDATE 3/27/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 2198 STATEWIDE, 65 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 2198 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020. Floyd County has 25 confirmed cases at the time of this report. There have been 65 deaths related to the coronavirus. The counties in Georgia with…… read more »