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Free COVID-19 test site moving to health department

Free COVID-19 test site moving to health department

Tuesday, September 26, 2023–8:05 p.m. -Georgia Department of Public Health- This reminder, starting today the Georgia Department of Public Health’s free COVID-19 testing site moves from the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds to the back parking lot at the Floyd County Health Department at 16 East 12th Street in Rome. The testing site will remain at the health…Continue Reading

Rome Middle School bonds remain a hot topic of discussion

Rome Middle School bonds remain a hot topic of discussion

Tuesday, September 26, 2023–8:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The proposed new Rome Middle School was not on the agenda for Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting, but the subject came up during the public participation portion of the meeting. Roger Wade told commissioners that he was concerned with the amount of debt the city would…Continue Reading

Executive Director of Tellus Science Museum receives Entwisle Award 

Executive Director of Tellus Science Museum receives Entwisle Award 

September 26th, 2023 – 12:00 PM Tellus Science Museum – Executive Director of Tellus Science Museum, Jose Santamaria, has been awarded the Entwisle Award for Lifetime Service in Tourism by Bartow County’s destination marketing organization—Only in Cartersville Bartow Tourism. The announcement was made at the annual Rose Lawn Arts Festival on September 16. Each year,…Continue Reading

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