The latest: Rome’s housing crunch: Industry expert believes ‘affordable housing is broken’ but others solutions such as easing government mandates, building on vacant, ‘orphaned’ lots in the community. Look for a July opening for Buc-ee’s in Calhoun. Hiring continues. 17 new cases reported in NW Georgia on Sunday. School reports resume today. Vaccine clinic this… Read more
The latest: ACC Tennis Championships returning to Rome on April 21-25. No spectators allowed at event due to COVID protocols. Volunteers needed. How to watch online. 1 more death in Floyd; one probable death in Bartow. 38 COVID patients in Floyd, Redmond. New NW Georgia cases reported Friday: 19. Vaccine clinic at St. Mary’s Monday.… Read more
The latest: Business: Nearly $10 million in major building permits issued in Rome/Floyd during the first three months of 2021. That includes Kohl’s, restaurants, Floyd, Summit Hill and others. 2 more die in Bartow; county’s toll now 204. 38 COVID patients in Floyd, Redmond; down 10 since Thursday. New NW Georgia cases reported Friday: 32.… Read more
The latest: A proposed 80-unit, all-ages apartment complex would help Rome’s housing crunch — but several hurdles remain. Services set for Spenser Parnell Sumner, 23, who died Wednesday from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Remembering Joe Tarpley, 1939-2021. From auctions to actions on behalf of his church and community, he was a local legend.… Read more
The latest: Cave Spring ATV accident claims the life of Spenser Sumner. His accident follows the death of a Polk teen on March 27. State Patrol: Gadsden man dies in accident on U.S. 411 near Etowah River Bridge. Attorney General: Rome among areas where counterfeit pills containing fentanyl reported; coroner’s office has seen five suspected cases… Read more
The latest: Las Mesas Mexican Grill heading to former wings spot in Armuchee. Krab Kween’s reign resumes with grand reopening April 17 in Cartersville. 202nd Bartow resident dies of virus; 12th ‘probable’ death in Polk. COVID patients increasing again at Floyd, Redmond; up 13 since March 29. New cases reported Tuesday: 27. Latest vaccine clinic… Read more
The latest: Health: Redmond Outpatient Rehab Center offers a program to help former COVID patients recover from legacy breathing, other issues. Two Bartow residents die in Easter Sunday blaze; that’s eight fire fatalities including six from 2020. Online fund started to assist the family. Just like that, downtown Rome becomes home to two production ventures:… Read more
The latest: Dining. The scoop on Marble Stone Creamery and Great American Cookies in Cartersville. Incredible, edible options including red velvet cake, cheesecake, blue cotton candy and stuffed Oreo. Business: Strawberry season is just about here. What to know. Work begins on what appears to be Fazoli’s at East Bend. 1 new ‘probable death’ in… Read more
Photo courtesy of Larry Alford from Spring Creek Baptist Church. The latest: He is Risen! Celebrating Easter 2021: Updated list of area Easter Sunday services. Family and friends create Cole Couey Foundation to remember life of Model graduate. Community encouraged to participate in ‘Random Acts of Coleness’ on his upcoming birthday. Business: Flippie Hippie, new… Read more
The latest: With nearly 20 position available, Floyd County’s Public Safety divisions are looking to recruit much needed help with first ever Job Expo next Saturday. 1 more death in NW Georgia posted Friday. 35 COVID patients in Floyd, Redmond, up 2. Positive tests up 42. Redmond celebrates 10,000 vaccinations. Education: Floyd County high schools… Read more
The latest: Business: Ellianos Coffee picks Rockmart for first NW Georgia double drive-through. Region gets some ‘pub’ in Georgia Trend’s economic yearbook. Next generation Realtors join Toles, Temple & Wright. 3 more deaths in NW Georgia, another probable death posted Thursday. 33 COVID patients in Floyd, Redmond, up 3. Positive tests up 39. Business: Northwest… Read more