The Rome City Commission will hold a special called meeting this afternoon at 2:30 pm. The virtual meeting will be aired live on Facebook on the City of Rome, GA – Government page.… read more »
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THE MOST VULNERABLE KIDS AND FAMILIES HAVE BEEN MADE EVEN MORE VULNERABLE BY CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS
The most vulnerable children in our community have just become even more vulnerable due to the coronavirus outbreak, asserts Mary Margaret Mauer, the co-founder of Restoration Rome, a local non-profit organization which serves as a hub for foster, adoption, family and community services. Mauer says that calls to Division of Family and Children Services (or…… read more »
UPDATE 4/4/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 6383 STATEWIDE, 208 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 6383 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Floyd County has 80 confirmed cases and 3 deaths at the time of this report. Bartow County has 160 confirmed cases with 7 deaths reported. Polk…… read more »
UPDATE 4/4/20 (NOON): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 6160 STATEWIDE, 201 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 6160 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 12-noon on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Floyd County has 79 confirmed cases and 3 deaths at the time of this report. The number of confirmed cases in Polk County has risen to 18, and…… read more »
4/3/20: COVID-19 Statement From Dr. Gary Voccio, Health Director, Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District
Dr. Gary Voccio Health Director Georgia Department of Public Health – Northwest District From Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest District Press Release: ROME, GA: Just about everyone in our public health office is feeling that knot in our stomachs, so we know a lot of other people must be feeling it, too. And rightly…… read more »
UPDATE 4/3/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 5967 STATEWIDE, 198 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 5967 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020. Floyd County has 79 confirmed cases and 3 deaths at the time of this report. There have been 198 deaths related to the coronavirus in Georgia.…… read more »
STATEWIDE SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER TAKES EFFECT AT 6 PM THIS EVENING
A shelter in place order for the entire state of Georgia has now officially been issued by Governor Brian Kemp. It will be in effect from today at 6 pm until Monday, April 13th at 11:59 pm. All Georgians are required to stay at home, aside from engaging in essential activities (like getting food or…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY RECEIVES ASSISTANCE IN THE BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
Floyd County has received some assistance in its battle against COVID-19 from the Georgia Emergency Management/Homeland Security Agency and the Georgia National Guard. Tim Herrington, Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency, states that the ultimate goal is to keep our community safe. He adds that the uptick in confirmed cases of coronavirus locally…… read more »
PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS HAS LED TO SIGNIFICANT UPTICK IN UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS
Georgia businesses have taken a significant hit from the coronavirus public health crisis. The Georgia Department of Labor has reported that 133,820 unemployment claims were filed during the week of March 22nd through 28th. That marks the highest number of claims ever processed in a week and represents an increase of 1,102 percent over the…… read more »
UPDATE 4/2/20 (7:00 P.M.): CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES RISE TO 5444 STATEWIDE, 176 DEATHS NOW REPORTED
The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported that there have been 5444 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state as of 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Floyd County has 78 confirmed cases and 2 deaths at the time of this report. There have been 176 deaths related to the coronavirus in Georgia.…… read more »