The latest: Floyd/Atrium deal a big step closer following Friday’s hearing by the state Attorney General’s Office. Decision expected in 30 days. Floyd also gets a financial review. Hometown Newsletter: 90-day open container test? We’ll drink to that. Zoning sign across from Tractor Supply attracts a lot of eyes. Peaks & Valleys. Polk death pushes… Read more
The latest: Sam’s Southern Eatery — ‘home of the jumbo shrimp’ as well as chicken, wings, livers and gizzards — opens in Midtown Crossing in Rome. Business: Easy Auto’s new dealership on Shorter Avenue completed by Pinson’s Construction. Rome Manufacturing Co. auction shifts to July 3 to give potential buyers more time for ‘due diligence.’… Read more
D The latest: Dining: Jefferson’s headed to Calhoun by August thanks to Rome team. Chicken Salad Chick opening for carry out at Redmond Regional. Services set for Saturday for 8-year-old who died in a recent ATV accident; third area resident lost that way in just over two months. Fire marshal: Up to $10,000 in reward… Read more
The latest: River District’s next big thing: The transformation of The Star House on North Fifth Avenue, including apartments. Vanessa Waddell, the steady hand in Floyd’s elections office for more than 20 years, recommended to serve as elections chief. Georgia Highlands’ sports chief David Mathis — who’s touched about every level of local athletics —… Read more
The latest: 7 virus patients in Floyd, Redmond on Monday, the lowest total since 2 on June 1, 2020. Five months ago, we hit the peak: 166 people under care. Review: Largos in Cartersville. A ‘No Cal’ spin on finer dining that will keep local foodies much closer to home. Business: 1.3-million-square-foot business center proposed… Read more
The latest: Democrat Wendy Davis announces bid for District 14 congressional seat; will not seek a third term on the Rome City Commission this fall. Bruster’s closed, site for sale on Shorter Avenue in West Rome. At Buc-ee’s in Calhoun, the interstate sign is up. Blossom Hill BBQ & Burgers opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday.… Read more
The latest: Floyd County Police: Cave Spring man dies in accident after car runs off road, flips several times. 14 fatality this year in Rome/Floyd County. Ridge Ferry Farmer’s Market: Opening day sees everything from quail eggs (and biscuits) to regal corn to stitched crafts (‘Believe in yourself. And aliens.’) Georgia’s flu season ends with lowest… Read more
The latest: A tale of two hotels and Berry College: One on the way up, due in November, and another quickly being restyled into junior/senior housing for this fall. Newsletter: The Insider look at replacing Rush on local radio; dueling convenience stores; downtown commute dilemma. Plus: Peaks & Valleys; what we’re watching. Weekend calendar/First Friday… Read more
The latest: About that pipeline project: Rome city commissioners, utility executives met with Summerville Park residents to hear concerns. Pledge is to leave sections of disrupted roads ‘as good or better’ condition. Fire marshal, Rome Police seek witnesses as investigation into convenience store fire on Martha Berry continues. Video and photos. Business: Buc-ee’s now targeting… Read more
The latest: Business: Greater Community Bank’s upsized Calhoun office sets June 19 grand re-opening. Entertaining summer under way at Lawrence Preserve at Horseleg Creek. Knives also in the mix at Game of Throwns due in Cartersville. Business networking returns. 9 new COVID cases posted in NW Georgia Wednesday; 397 statewide. 13 COVID patients in Floyd,… Read more
The latest: Business: Buc-ee’s targeting an Aug. 4 opening off I-75 between Adairsville, Calhoun. Hiring under way — with some jobs at $15 to $17 an hour. Video and photos. Sheriff’s deputies, Rome Police pull driver from cab, arrest him on Second Avenue near Broad Street Tuesday. Video and photo. State Patrol: Floyd County Police… Read more
The latest: Business: Woodford and Riverside Gourmet join forces to offer everything from home décor and wines to gifts and clothing. COVID: May sees decrease in NW Georgia COVID deaths, new cases, hospitalized patients. Heard on the Tweet (or is that cluck today?) Frios’ latest idea — Pops to the people. Grateful farewell from Jamwich… Read more
The latest: State Patrol: Motorcyclist dies following collision at Ga. 101/Live Oak in Aragon. Business: Mach-1 Express jumping in to the surging car wash business with a hot Cartersville location as others expand. Education: Berry uses popular title (‘Since You’ve Been Gone’) to share key campus updates during pandemic months. The bigger story is how… Read more
The latest: From the River District’s revitalization to expanding our trail networks, more than 50 join two-mile walk-and-talk and also learn about Rome’s potential to be a ’15-minute city. Business: Five Below to open second NW Georgia store, in Calhoun; Ross also on the way. Two more COVID deaths in Bartow posted Saturday; fifth and… Read more