Many people have been hitting local rivers in recent weeks as a way to beat the summer heat and practice safe social distancing. The slate of paddle trips that had been scheduled for 2020 by the Coosa River Basin Initiative was called off due to coronavirus concerns. However, a meet up paddle took place last…… read more »
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CORONAVIRUS TESTING STILL OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE VIA THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Coronavirus testing remains available free of charge to Northwest Georgians through the Georgia Department of Public Health. It is based on availability of testing supplies and personnel, asserts Logan Boss, the Public Information Officer for the DPH’s Northwest Health District. Testing is offered at West Rome Baptist Church, 914 Shorter Avenue, starting at 9 am…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES A GRANT TO BOOST FIRE PREVENTION EFFORTS
The Rome-Floyd County Fire Department has announced that they have been awarded a fire prevention grant that totals $2,719 from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. Troy Brock, Fire Chief, accepted the award from Blair Carter, representative for FM Global, at the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department Training Center. The money has…… read more »
CLOSE TO 124,000 IN GEORGIA HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH THE CORONAVIRUS
Close to 124,000 people have been infected with coronavirus in Georgia, per the state Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH released just before 3 pm Tuesday afternoon, there were 123,963 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 3,054 fatalities were attributed to the virus. In Floyd…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO RECOMMEND FACE MASKS TO PREVENT SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
Floyd County Commissioners gathered in regular session on Tuesday night; among the items on their agenda – masks. Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to recommend the use of face coverings in Floyd County, along with other measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, like social distancing and handwashing. A mask mandate was not issued. Chairman…… read more »
NORTHSIDE SWIM CENTER CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
The Northside Swim Center, 501 Kingston Avenue in Rome, has closed down since a part-time employee tested positive for COVID-19, this according to a release by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation. Signage has been posted at the facility to notify the public of the closure. As the pool season was already approaching its end, the decision…… read more »
DAVIES HOMELESS SHELTERS SEEK DONATION IN LIGHT OF AN ANTICIPATED RISE IN CLIENTS
The William S. Davies Homeless Shelters have witnessed an uptick in clients amid the days of coronavirus. Devon Smyth, Executive Director, anticipates that more and more people will seek help from The Shelter (for men) and the Ruth and Naomi House (for women and children) as this current health crisis continues. Like so many other…… read more »
MORE THAN 120,000 CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GEORGIA
More than 120,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state of Georgia by the Department of Public Health. According to the latest report by the DPH released just prior to 3 pm Monday afternoon, there were 120,569 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state. A total of 3,026 fatalities were attributed to…… read more »
ROME CITY COMMISSION VOTES TO ESTABLISH MASK MANDATE WITHIN CITY LIMITS
The Rome City Commission on Monday night approved an Emergency Order which mandates that face masks be worn at public places within city limits. It became effective at 12:00 am this morning. The mandate is aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, based on recent recommendations from local public health officials. A vote on a…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICES HELD STEADY LAST WEEK
Georgia’s gas prices held steady last week, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group. Motorists statewide paid an average price of $2.00 a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline on Sunday. That’s the same price as the previous week, 11 cents more than a month ago, and 65 cents less than last year. It now costs…… read more »