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
In context: Announced in November 2019, the partnering of Floyd’s healthcare system with North Carolina-based Atrium Health is a big step closer after Friday’s public hearing by the Georgia Attorney General’s office at The Forum. Look for an opinion by mid July, which — if favorable — should complete the deal. It comes amid… Read more
IN FOCUS: Open container proposal. This is a test … of the open container proposal: With a fifth of the 21st Century already behind us, Rome officials again are being asked to consider an open container policy for the downtown and River District neighborhoods, at least on a trial basis. The current proposal involves… Read more
The region has now lost 667 residents to COVID since March 2020. Another 95 residents have been identified as “probable” victims. Dr. Gary Voccio says 70% of the cases in Georgia now are from the “U.K. variant” but adds current vaccines are effective against it. Friday Northwest Georgia: Polk loses 84th resident to COVID; Floyd… Read more
One Community United sponsoring two free movies this Thursday. “Join us for a free showing of films that educate, entertain and inspire. Choose from either ‘Just Mercy’ or the Oscar-nominated ‘I Am Not Your Negro.’ Both movies are rated PG-13. Just Mercy will begin at 6:45 and I Am Not Your Negro at 7 p.m. The movies are… Read more
OUTLOOK Thunderstorms will be possible all day today into tonight across North and Central Georgia. The primary threats with any storms which form will be heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. A strong to severe storm can`t be ruled out, especially across central Georgia, with an isolated strong to severe wind gust being… Read more
Truett’s Chick-fli-A, 264 Shorter Ave., 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Drive-through, curbside and Door Dash. Mount Berry Mall, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (curbside, carryout, Door Dash). Shipping Container, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. All Monday-Saturday. BASEBALL Rome Braves-Tourists delayed by field conditions; play two today beginning at 4 p.m. Media release: For the second time in four nights, the Rome Braves (17-16) were unable… Read more
FLOYD 813 Nutrition, Martha Berry Highway, 100. BARTOW T&K Cafe, Taylorsville, 90. GORDON No reports. POLK Petro’s Pizza, 96. Vicky’s Country Kitchen, 100. CHATTOOGA Lyerly Drive-Thru, 92. Read more
. About this page: Updates from the Floyd County Jail three times a day: 4 and 8 a.m., and 8 p.m The latest each day from the Bartow County Jail. Reports from the Polk County Jail (weekdays). Updates from Cartersville Police. Plus: Safety, crime-fighting tips. Floyd County Jail: 4 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 p.m. Polk County Jail:… Read more
The event is open to all and will be held at Greater Mount Calvry Baptist Chuch at 445 E. 14th St., ponsored by Rome NAACP, Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Rome Lodge 79. Time: 4 until 7 p.m. 46th annual Cave Spring Arts Festival this Saturday, Sunday at Rolater Park with Saturday road race.… Read more
The epicenter of the restaurant news this week sits squarely on North Fourth Avenue off West Third Street as Blossom Hill BBQ & Burgers is truly killing it since Tuesday’s midday opening. But another spot, not quite in the spotlight of the River District or the serial openings at East Bend off Turner McCall,… Read more
Easy Auto, a Cleveland, Tenn., -based car dealership, is just about ready to open the new store on Shorter Avenue. Will Pinson of Pinson’s Construction shares that the building is completed. Easy Auto is adjacent to the PPG Paint Store, at the corner of Shorter Avenue and Old Airport Road. The company has other locations… Read more
Media release: In accordance with the plan for reemployment and the announcement to no longer participate in the federal unemployment insurance (UI) programs enacted through the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will reinstate many of the eligibility requirements waived during the recent pandemic. The last payable… Read more
Mills Fitzner’s photo gallery from Thursday’s 6-5 Asheville over Rome game. Read more