Category Archives: Local News

COMMISSIONERS CALL UPON FLOYD COUNTY RESIDENTS TO SHELTER IN PLACE

The Floyd County Commission has called for all county residents to shelter in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 (or coronavirus). An ordinance was unanimously approved by Commissioners at a virtual meeting that was held via Zoom on Tuesday night. It is now in effect and remains in place through April 7th at 11:59…read more »

CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES HAVE INCREASED IN GEORGIA, AS HAVE FATALITIES

The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there were 1,097 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across this state as of 7 pm on Tuesday night. Twelve of those cases were in Floyd County. There have now been a total of 38 fatalities statewide due to coronavirus. Counties with the highest number of confirmed cases…read more »

ROMANS ORDERED BY CITY COMMISSION TO SHELTER IN PLACE

The Rome City Commission has issued a call for Romans to shelter in place in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The ordinance was approved by a unanimous vote during a virtual meeting held on Monday night. Those who live within the city limits are called upon to shelter at their place of…read more »

OME CITY SCHOOLS TO REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 13TH

Rome City Schools will remain closed through Friday, April 10th, as stated in a media release from the school system. Classes are now slated to resume on Monday, April 13th. Flexible learning will continue after Spring Break (which was originally set for next week). Get more details at www.rcs.rome.ga.us.read more »