A sunny weekend is once again being followed by rain for the Greater Rome area to start this work (or school) week. The forecast calls for a 100 percent chance of showers for today, according to the National Weather Service; high temperatures will be in the low 50s. There’s a 100 percent chance of showers,…… read more »
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CONCERNS OVER POTENTIAL FOR BLACK ICE HAS LED TO SOME CLOSURES, DELAYS
There are a number of closures and delays for today due to concerns over the potential for black ice overnight. Floyd County Schools will observe a Digital Learning Day. The Rome City Schools are closed today; teachers will be in touch with parents and students regarding assignments via School Status and Google Classroom. Darlington School…… read more »
ELECTIONS OFFICIALS AIM TO EDUCATE LOCAL VOTERS ON NEW VOTING MACHINES
The Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration aims to educate local voters on the new voting machines that will be used for 2020 elections. This secure paper-ballot system will be used for the first time ever across Georgia during the Presidential Preference Primary on March 24th. Dr. Tom Rees, Chairman of the Elections Board,…… read more »
FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL HEART MONTH
February is observed every year as National Heart Month. It is a time to take care of your heart and be aware of your risk for heart disease. Dr. Chas Jackson, cardiologist with Harbin Clinic, asserts that the purpose of the observance by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology is ultimately…… read more »
WEATHER UPDATE: CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
City of Rome Administrative Offices After reviewing today’s weather briefing from the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency and in light of the anticipated cold and possibility for black ice in the morning, the City of Rome will delay opening all city administrative offices until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020. — Darlington School – Due to…… read more »
UNITED WAY OF ROME & FLOYD COUNTY UNVEILS AN ONLINE DIRECTORY AND RESOURCE GUIDE
The United Way of Rome & Floyd County now offers an online directory to those who wish to learn about non-profit organizations and other resources in this area. The Resource and Information Directory is basically intended to be a digital answer to the 211 community information line, says Alli Mitchell, Executive Director. It is available…… read more »
HAVE YOU FILED YOUR TAXES YET? IF YOU NEED HELP, CALL UPON AARP TAX AIDE VOLUNTEERS!
Have you filed your taxes yet? You now have less than two months to get it done. If you need help, trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are ready to offer free assistance and electronic filing, primarily to local low-to-middle income taxpayers. Maureen Collins, Local Coordinator, asserts that tax help is available on four different days of…… read more »
RICHARDSON ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION
Judge W. Gene Richardson announced on Wednesday via media release plans to run for re-election to his post as Chief Magistrate of Floyd County. He was appointed to the position by the judges of the Floyd County Superior Court in 2010. Prior to taking the job, he served as Chief Municipal Court Judge from 2003…… read more »
ADOPTIONS HAVE BEEN STEADY SO FAR THIS YEAR FOR FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES
Adoptions have been steady so far this year at Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services (PAWS), according to Jeff Mitchell, Director. Last month, 154 animals were adopted and 170 were transported to shelters elsewhere in the US. However, asserts Mitchell, as soon as animals are adopted out, even more are brought into PAWS. Mitchell adds…… read more »
GHC’S CARTERSVILLE CAMPUS WILL HOST A BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT THIS SUNDAY
Georgia Highlands College’s site in Cartersville will host the screening of a Civil Rights movement documentary on Sunday, February 23rd from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Student Center Ballroom. It will be open to the public. The event will be held as part of Black History Month, according to a GHC media release.…… read more »