Hospital reports: 30 virus patients at Floyd, Redmond as of Tuesday. This is the highest total of patients reported thus far. There were 26 patients on Monday and previous high was 21 positive patients hospitalized on April 19. State: 2,096 now hospitalized (through Tuesday). Floyd: 24 patients testing positive; none awaiting tests. Redmond Regional: 6 patients… Read more
Scam warning from Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: We have received notification that our scam artists are back in business full time. Most recently, they have begun using a real police officers name in hopes that it will give some legitimacy to their scheme. Please remember that we will NEVER call you for payment. We will… Read more
Floyd County Schools asking parents to complete learning options form for each child enrolled in FCS by Tuesday, July 21 at 11:59 p.m. Message from school system: Parents/Guardians, Please complete the FCS 2020-2021 school year learning options form for EACH child who lives with you regarding your preference for their 2020-2021 school year learning experience… Read more
Please click for today’s top stories: Today’s top headlines: Public Health performs 841 COVID tests in Floyd, Bartow on Monday. New record-high 26 virus patients now at Floyd, Redmond. Another 1,548 new positive tests statewide with 18 deaths, 157 more hospitalizations. Joint City and County Commission meeting on Wednesday to discuss increase in COVID cases,… Read more
By Natalie Simms nsimmshh@att.net There’s been a shake up amongst local car dealers Riverside Auto Group on U.S. 411 and Heritage Auto Group on Veterans Memorial Parkway (across from Rome High). Riverside sold it’s Hyundai dealership to Heritage, while Heritage sold the GMC and Buick dealerships to Riverside in a deal finalized last week. “We pretty… Read more
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners and the City of Rome Board of Commission will host a special joint meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 to discuss the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Rome and Floyd County. The meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. in the ballroom of the Forum, River Center.… Read more
From Bartow County Schools: We have had wonderful conversations with our families over the past week regarding our reopening resource guide and wish to continue those discussions this week as new information is released. As initially stated, we will be providing timely, consistent communications to keep our families as informed and educated as possible on the… Read more
Media release: Annual wellness exams are essential for children’s healthy development both inside and out. Harbin Clinic Pediatrics encourages parents to schedule annual appointments for their children to help prevent future potential health problems and ensure that their growth and development is on track. As young bodies are rapidly changing, a full exam with their pediatrician… Read more
While the state average gas price is up about 2-cents over last week, local prices are down slightly. As of Monday, the local range was $1.95 in Floyd County to $1.97 in Chattooga County. The state report from AAA South: Georgia gas prices increased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists… Read more
OUTLOOK Numerous to occasional showers and thunderstorms are expected, most so this afternoon into tonight. The primary hazards will be locally heavy rainfall and occasional lightning. Gusty winds and frequent lightning will also be possible with any stronger storms. FORECAST Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm… Read more
Truett’s Chick-fil-A Sports Truett’s Chick-fli-A, 264 Shorter Ave., 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Drive-through and Door Dash. Mount Berry Mall, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (curbside, carryout, Door Dash). Shipping Container, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. All Monday-Saturday. The 60-game Atlanta Braves schedule for this season with out. The Braves will open the season on the road against the Mets on July… Read more
Mr. John Wesley Collins, age 63, of Rome, Ga. transitioned July 5, 2020. Services for Mr. Collins will be Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 1 pm at F. K. Jones Funeral Home in Peek Chapel. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga. on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11 am. All… Read more
FLOYD KFC 820 TURNER MCCALL BLVD ROME, GA 30161 Last Inspection Score: 94 BARTOW STURK’S WINGS AND THINGS (MOBILE) 18 CLEAR PASS ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103 Last Inspection Score: 100 GORDON HARDEE’S 701 HWY 53 SE CALHOUN, GA 30701 Last Inspection Score: 89 ESTELA’S TAQUERIA 802 N WALL ST CALHOUN, GA 30701 Last Inspection Score: 89… Read more
Media release: Following weeks of dramatically increased violent crime and property destruction in the City of Atlanta, the July Fourth weekend saw over thirty Georgians wounded by gunfire, including five confirmed dead. Today Governor Kemp issued Executive Order 07.06.20.01, which declares a State of Emergency across Georgia and authorizes the activation of as many as 1,000 Georgia… Read more
By Natalie Simms nsimmshh@att.net When Rome native Kayla Holderfield was admitted to Floyd Medical Center just over three weeks ago for blood sugar issues while 31 weeks pregnant, she didn’t know she would be a walking miracle today. Diagnosed with gestational diabetes, Holderfield was keeping a check of her blood sugar levels but was… Read more
