Spirit Halloween’s pop up store is possessing the former Toys R’ Us store near Mount Berry Mall again this season. Signage has gone up, announcing the pending opening of the Halloween specialty store as well as hiring now under way. The store is 2780 Martha Berry Highway. Seasonal positions, including store manager and assistant manager,… Read more
The workforce in Rome/Floyd County grew to 42,600 jobs in June, up 1,200 positions from the same month a year earlier and an increase of 400 jobs over May 2019. First-time jobless claims for the month of June, one of the key employment indicators, showed the following trends for each county in Northwest Georgia: Floyd:… Read more
An open house and grand reopening of Sage Cottage in Adairsville is set for Saturday, Aug. 10, from 2 until 9 p.m. Noreen Wiseman has purchased the events center/bed and breakfast near Barnsley Gardens from Jim and Sharon Southerland. The landmark had been up for sale since October 2017. The cottage sits on 12.5 acres… Read more
By Natalie Simms nsimmshh@att.net As more ‘Baby Boomers’ reach retirement age and beyond, there is a growing need for senior living/assisted living centers, retirement communities and even memory care services. There are a number of new developments as well as expansion and/or renovation projects at existing facilities, hoping to meet the increasing demand in Floyd… Read more
Downtown Cartersville is ‘Going Nuts’…with new business that is. A new gourmet popcorn and roasted nuts store called ‘Going Nuts’ is now open at 21 N. Wall St., inside the old Southern Made Mercantile shop. Owners Bob and Louise Cox opened their shop this week which features cinnamon-roasted pecans, cashews and almonds, along with ten different… Read more
June was a strong month for the Greater Rome Board of Realtors. In all, 108 home sales were closed, a 6.9 percent increase from the same month in 2018. Some other stats from the month: Average price of those homes sold: $177,472, up 0.7 percent from June 2019. 334 active listings for the month, down… Read more
Graham & Turner Grading Inc. of Cartersville has been granted demolition permits as work begins on the former Kmart campus — including the Express station — off Turner McCall and Hicks Drive as Ledbetter Properties prepares for East Bend. With 20 to 28 stores due by October 2020, Ledbetter Properties is facing a tight deadline.… Read more
For 11 years, Kangaroo Jake’s entertained kids and parents with inflatables, food and other indoor activities at Armuchee Village. Whether after school, a birthday or graduation celebration or just a day out with mom and dad, Gene Meyer and staff provided a safe, indoor refuge during hot summer months and the blustery winter… Read more
Watching and waiting: We went through 145 pages of building activity in Rome/Floyd County on Tuesday, in part looking for any demolition information about the former home of Kmart, the Express station and the small strip center that most recently was home to Little Caesars. Nothing popped up but as seen in the photo… Read more
Summerville Park neighbors Carol Greissinger and Eric McDowell appeared before the Rome City Commission Monday evening, seeking some sort of assistance in stopping the planned Sleep Inn from building on Martha Berry and Charlton Street. The hotel, with 52 rooms and three stories planned, has the needed zoning. The neighborhood successful challenged a bid… Read more
No sales tax holiday again this year in Georgia. We guess someone thought the late July tax holiday was a bad idea as it is not with us again this year. Funny how Alabama will do it again on July 19-21 (what’s included, courtesy of WEIS) as will Tennessee on July 26-28 and South Carolina… Read more
Well that didn’t take long…in just over a week, the ‘Under Contract’ sign changed to ‘SOLD’ in front of the Claremont House Bed and Breakfast at 906 E. Second Ave. New owners Shane Fatland and Bryan Schreier of Stillwater, Minn., quickly closed on the property on Wednesday. It was listed for $499,999 with agent Mimi Richards… Read more
It’s high noon on a warm July Friday. The first race of the day is about to start and there are four contenders, including perhaps the largest athlete in the mix and, surprisingly, the reigning champ. Miss Piggy, Piglet, Boss Hawg and Petunia. With the crowd counting down, the race begins — and ends within… Read more
Calling it request that could be “a needed shot in the arm to help jumpstart other additional redevelopment within the River District,” Rome City commissioners are being urged to approve Kevin Dillmon’s bid to rezone 401 W. Third St. from community commercial to urban mixed use during Monday’s meeting (6:30 p.m. start, City Hall,… Read more
In context: With 2019 at the midpoint, preliminary employment reports show Northwest Georgia is moving in the right direction. If anything, employers are scrambling to find works as a check of the Northwest Georgia Career Depot shows. At midweek, more than 20 jobs were available with Rome/Floyd County government, another 10 at Georgia Highlands plus… Read more
River City Bank announces Jennifer M. Selman, Assistant Vice President and Retail Banking Manager, has completed the Graduate School of Banking program at Louisiana State University. “The Graduate School of Banking at LSU is considered one of the most prestigious banking schools in the country, and we are thrilled Jennifer was able to represent River… Read more
The search for an industrial development director ended just down the highway. Tuesday morning, the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority voted unanimously to hire Melissa “Missy” Kendrick as the new president of Economic Development for Rome and Floyd County. Most recently, she’s served as president of the Development Authority of Polk County. The vote ends almost… Read more