Media release: The Georgia Department of Public Health is currently investigating possible cases of severe respiratory illness in individuals who reported vaping. Symptoms, which worsen over time, include cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Multiple states have reported similar cases requiring hospitalization and patients being placed on ventilators. There are… Read more
OUTLOOK About a third of an inch of rain expected Saturday afternoon, evening. More due Sunday. Temperatures will drop to the low to mid 80s Sunday and Monday before rebounding to the low 90s. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected across much of north and central Georgia into next week, mainly in the afternoons… Read more
Truett’s Chick-fil-A Sports Mount Berry Mall, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Riverside Parkway, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Friday’s games FINAL: Darlington tops Pepperell, 17-7. FINAL: Coosa loses at Trion, 26-14. FINAL: Armuchee falls at Murray County, 30-12. FINAL: LaFayette beats Model, 18-16. FINAL: Unity Christian School tops Peachtree Academy, 62-30. FINAL: Cartersville over Allatoona, 14-13.… Read more
Mr. William Alford, age 67, loving dad and granddad, passed away August 22, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Alford was born in Eatonton, GA, on November 30, 1951, son of the late Jack Alford and the late Vera Harper Alford, one of 11 children. He was raised in Rutledge, GA and after graduating high… Read more
FLOYD ROME CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT 1 WOODBINE AVE ROME, GA 30165 Last Inspection Score: 100 BARTOW MCDONALD’S (WEST AVE) 1130 WEST AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 Last Inspection Score: 97 MCDONALD’S (DIXIE AVE) 266 N DIXIE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 Last Inspection Score: 95 AMERICA’S CAFE 444 JOE FRANK HARRIS PKWY CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121 Last Inspection… Read more
MORNING REPORT Campaign 2019 begins: Evie McNiece not seeking a new term; six candidates in Ward 1 race, five in Ward 3. What’s next, what else is on the Nov. 5 ballot; voter registration deadline. Politics Business: The Season Events opens Cartersville office. New web home for downtown Rome. Business State health officials investigating possible cases of… Read more
Truett’s Chick-fil-A Sports Mount Berry Mall, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Riverside Parkway, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Tonight’s games FINAL: Darlington tops Pepperell, 17-7. FINAL: Coosa loses at Trion, 26-14. FINAL: Armuchee falls at Murray County, 30-12. FINAL: LaFayette beats Model, 18-16. FINAL: Unity Christian School tops Peachtree Academy, 62-30. FINAL: Cartersville over Allatoona, 14-13.… Read more
THE LATEST The NWS reports thunderstorms damage in Adairsville on Friday afternoon (around 3:50 p.m.): Tree down on the outer lane of I-75 at Exit 306 Multiple power lines and tree down at intersection of Old Dixie Highway and Woody Road. As of 7 p.m., Georgia Power reports 255 customers without power in the Adairsville… Read more
Dr. Larry W. Draper, age 75, of Rome, Ga., passed away peacefully at home Wednesday evening, August 21, 2019. Dr. Draper was one of the premiere preachers of our generation. He was a faithful expositor of the Word of God. He preached the Word with confidence, without apology and without compromise. Dr. Draper believed the… Read more
Media release: The College Board has released the AP School Scholar Roster and it includes 67 Floyd County Schools students earning 92 AP Scholar Awards. These teens were recognized for their exceptional achievement on AP Exams for 2019. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity… Read more
-Listen by clicking the above arrow or even easier, click here. Busy news week not over yet. Consider: Sundai Stevenson qualifies for new term in Ward 1; Jamie Palmer qualifies for Ward 3. Today’s the final day to sign up with a 4:30 p.m. deadline looming. Education: 67 Floyd County Schools’ students earn 92… Read more
Tickets for Mother’s Finest on sale @ forumrivercenter.com Today-Sunday: Rome Braves host Columbia comes for a three-game home stand. Saturday will feature post-game fireworks (presented in part by Hometown Headlines). Sunday is Family Fun Day with the $50 Family Fun Day Package (over $100 value) includes 4 tickets, 4 hamburgers OR hot dogs, 4 sodas,… Read more
Up on North Broad, an old strip center has “under contract” across the Hardy Realty for sale sign. Next door, there’s an almost-new Dollar General store, transplanted from a spot a bit closer to Broad Street. Keep an eye on that site as well. Across the highway and a turn down Watters Street gives way… Read more
On Thursday, Aug, 22, four Rome Middle School students were honored by Rome Rotary as Terrific Students for the Month of August. Christina Tomlin, ShaymaaJabara, Haley Major and Chloe North were nominated by their teachers.They each excel in their studies and are model students through their positive attitude and enthusiasm, determination and effort… Read more
