Over 26,000 Georgians have now been infected with the coronavirus, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 26,415 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Georgia as of 5:30 am this morning. Some 1,135 people have lost their lives due to the coronavirus. In Floyd County, there…… read more »
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STATEWIDE SHELTER-IN-PLACE HAS ENDED FOR MOST GEORGIA RESIDENTS
The statewide shelter-in-place order that was in effect for Georgia throughout most of the month of April expired on Thursday night at 11:59 pm. Governor Brian Kemp has ordered the medically fragile and elderly to remain sheltered in place through June 12. Governor Kemp took to YouTube to thank all Georgians for helping to flatten…… read more »
ROME DDA ENCOURAGES LOCALS TO CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES AMID OUTBREAK
Downtown Rome is slowly returning to life as efforts continue to protect all locals from the spread of coronavirus. Restaurants in Georgia were permitted to resume dine-in service on Monday, though most of those in downtown Rome have chosen to stick with carry-out service at this time, according to Megan Otwell, Public Relations Director for…… read more »
DPH: 1,100 LIVES LOST IN GEORGIA DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
The number of coronavirus cases in Georgia is approaching 26,000, while the death toll has reached 1,100, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 25,855 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 5:30 am this morning. Some 1,100 people have lost their lives due to…… read more »
RED CROSS REMAINS POISED TO HELP THOSE IN NEED AMID THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
COVID-19 has significantly impacted the way that the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia delivers its services; however, the organization remains poised to help people in their time of need. Leigh Barba, Executive Director, encourages all Northwest Georgians to call 1-800-RED CROSS or check out the website at www.redcross.org if you need help or want…… read more »
HABITAT RESTORE TO RESUME ACCEPTING DONATIONS ON MONDAY, MAY 4TH
The Habitat for Humanity of Coosa Valley’s ReStore will resume accepting donations on Monday, May 4th on a drop-off basis only, according to a release by the organization. Donations of furniture and large appliances may be taken between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm to the back of the store’s location at 95…… read more »
Update 4/29/20 (11:25 AM): Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Rise To 25,274 Statewide, 1052 Deaths Now Reported
Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 25,274 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Floyd County has 138 confirmed cases and 11 deaths at the time of this report. The number of confirmed cases in Polk County (53 cases/0 deaths), Gordon…… read more »
MORE THAN 25,000 CONFIRMED CASES OF CORONAVIRUS NOW REPORTED IN GEORGIA
More than 25,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus have now been reported in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH, there were 25,142 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide as of 5:30 am this morning. Some 1,037 people have lost their lives because of coronavirus. Here in Floyd…… read more »
AIR SHOWS MAY BE HALTED AT THE MOMENT DUE TO COVID-19, BUT WINGS OVER NORTH GEORGIA EXPECTED TO RETURN THIS FALL
The coronavirus is not anticipated to keep the Wings Over North Georgia air show from going on as planned this fall. The show is scheduled for October 24th and 25th at Rome’s Russell Regional Airport. The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are the headliners. Air shows across the country have been cancelled for this spring…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH REMAINS CONNECTED TO FAMILIES AMID OUTBREAK
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is committed to remaining connected to families it serves amid the COVID-19 outbreak. LaDonna Collins, Executive Director, believes that this commitment makes a difference in the lives of local children (and their parents). She adds that love can most definitely be spread (and felt) via email. The…… read more »