Greater Rome is poised for a break in the rain as we head into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 90 percent chance of showers, possibly a thunderstorm, for today; high temperatures will be in the mid 50s. That chance for showers diminishes to 30 percent early this evening with…… read more »
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COMMUNITY RALLIES TO SUPPORT LOCAL TEENAGER BATTLING CANCER
The community has rallied to support a 16-year-old cheerleader who recently was diagnosed with cancer. Jewell Sweat, a junior at Model High School, was diagnosed with Stage 3-4 carcinoma of the stomach back in February. Over $53,000 has been raised to help her family with expenses related to her treatment (as of Tuesday, March 3rd).…… read more »
FCS TO HOLD KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR ON MARCH 19TH
The Floyd County Schools will host a Kindergarten Round Up on Thursday, March 19th. It will be open to any Pre-K aged child not currently enrolled in FCS Pre-K classes, according to a release from the school system. Children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2020. For complete details, visit www.floydboe.net.… read more »
CHIEFTAINS DIRECTOR PROMOTES SEED SWAP, MEMBERSHIP
The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home in Rome will host the 7th annual Floyd County Seed Swap, along with a Family Free Day, on Saturday, March 7th. Activities will take place on the grounds of the museum at 501 Riverside Parkway from 11 am until 2 pm. The event is co-sponsored by Chieftains, as well as…… read more »
TWO CORONAVIRUS CASES CONFIRMED IN GEORGIA
On Monday evening, Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Kathleen Toomey, MD and state health officials confirmed Georgia’s first cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (or COVID-19), according to a DPH media release. The cases involve two residents of Fulton County that live in the same household. One of them recently returned…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES HAVE DROPPED BY FIVE CENTS IN THE PAST WEEK
Gas prices in Georgia have dropped by five cents over the past week, reports AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide are now paying an average of $2.25 per gallon of regular unleaded. That’s five cents less than last week, five cents less than last month and four cents less than last year. It now…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH SEEKS DONATIONS, MINI GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is in the midst of its 2020 Membership Drive. LaDonna Collins, Executive Director, asserts that donations of money, time and talent are all welcome. Get information on how to get involved at www.rfcccy.org or on the RFCCCY Facebook page. The mission of the Commission is to bring…… read more »
TOURISM OFFICE ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION-RELATED ROAD CLOSURE
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism has announced a road closure for this coming Monday, March 9th and Tuesday, March 10th on East 2nd Avenue from East 9th Street and East 12th Street; traffic will be detoured around the area. According to a release by the tourism office, the closure will be in effect each…… read more »
EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY FOR MARCH 24TH PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION
Early voting begins today for the March 24th Presidential Preference Primary election in Georgia. Donald J. Trump is the lone candidate on Republican voters’ ballot statewide. There are 12 candidates listed on the Democratic ballot, although some have opted to suspend their campaigns; those currently still in the running are Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg, Tulsi…… read more »
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NWGA IS IN SEARCH OF SOME NEW VOLUNTEERS!
The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia is currently in search of new volunteers. You do not have to possess a particular skill set to volunteer, says Leigh Barba, Executive Director. There are many ways for just about anyone to serve; opportunities are posted online at www.redcross.org. The Red Cross may be reached by phone…… read more »