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Parks & Rec shake-up: Two senior employees who had been on administrative leave since Cowling’s exit both resigned Thursday. Floyd County Police asked to review the case.

Posted on February 15, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Update from Floyd County Government: “Two Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Department employees gave their resignations to Floyd County Human Resources effective Thursday. This concludes the administrative investigation into the department and a request has been made to the Floyd County Police Department to look over the information for any potential criminal wrongdoing. Any future… Read more

Estimate to add six indoor courts to tennis center jumps by $1 million to $5 million; current 60-court complex paid for by $11.4 million SPLOST package.

Posted on February 15, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

An addition to the 31-month-old Rome Tennis Center at Berry College to house six indoor, temperature controlled courts already is being called “one of the largest in the nation.” But with a price tag now set at $5 million — nearly half the $11.4 million voters agreed to tax themselves to fund the original 60-court… Read more

Buzz: Update on open house Tuesday for 411 Connector project. ‘Untamed: Our Words in Our Voices’ women’s empowerment production set for Feb. 22-23. Pruning tips available Saturday.

Posted on February 14, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Join Rome City Arborist Terry Paige and Floyd County Extension Agent Keith Mickler for a pruning demonstration on Saturday from noon until 2 p.m. at Chieftains Museum. Courtney W. Davidson, who recently moved to Rome from Lexington, presents Kentucky in August, “Untamed: Our Words in Our Voices,” an evening of empowering women in theater. Tapping… Read more

GBI: 31 arrested in Cedartown, Cartersville, Buchanan following 18-month drug investigation. Seized: More than nine pounds of meth, three ounces of heroin, 18 firearms.

Posted on February 13, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Story lines: 31 people charged or sought in 18-month investigation mostly based in Cedartown. Five suspects yet to be arrested. Three arrests were made in Bartow County last month. Seized: More than nine pounds of meth, three ounces of heroin, 18 firearms. Charges: Mostly drug counts but also possession of explosives, possession of firearms by… Read more

Dining: Krystal closes at LakePoint with no plans to reopen; company says employees reassigned to nearby restaurants.

Posted on February 13, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

LakePoint’s Krystal gone after two years: The Krystal at 185 LakePoint Parkway in Emerson is closed as sales did not meet expectations. There are no plans to reopen at that location but a company representative added that employees from LakePoint were moved to other nearby restaurants. “There were no jobs lost,” she said… Read more

City Commission votes to snuff out smoking in downtown Rome, 7-2. Concerns raised about enforcement, business impact. McNiece urges healthcare community to expand efforts to warn smokers about health impacts. ‘Educate, not legislate.’

Posted on February 12, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Rome City commissioners voted 7-2 in favor of a smoking ordinance for the downtown community that has split the community — not so much as being pro-smoking but concerns of excessive legislation. There was little if any disagreement over the health concerns; instead, it came down to legislation, enforcement and impact on business. Voting… Read more

The Love Library announces plans to open an “Express” store at 402 Tribune St. in downtown Rome.

Posted on February 12, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Here’s a Valentine’s angle most weren’t expecting: The Love Library announces plans to open an “Express” store at 402 Tribune St. in downtown Rome — accompanied by “discreet delivery.” According to a media release from Drew Haynes, general manager: “With the success of the existing Love Library store located at 2562 Shorter Avenue in Rome, GA, a… Read more

Hardy Realty’s open house gallery for today: Your first look at four homes in Rome and Acworth, priced from $109,000 to $646,500.

Posted on February 10, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Take a first look at four homes open for your inspection today in Rome and Acworth, priced from $109,000 to $646,500. Open house, 1-3 p.m. today. 409 BROWN ST., ROME. $109,000. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. 20 GLENMORE, COURT, ACWORTH. $646,500. 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bath. Located at Bentwater The Bluffs. Open house, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. 4101 GARDEN LAKES… Read more

Scouts: Northwest Georgia’s first Scouts BSA troop for girls, Troop 113, now in session. Plus: Remember to leave groceries for this Saturday’s Scouting for Food collection.

Posted on February 9, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

The Boy Scouts of America began a new era this week by officially welcoming girls into its flagship scouting program, Scouts BSA. Northwest Georgia’s first Scouts BSA troop for girls, Troop 113, held its first meeting on Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Rome. It is a sister troop to the existing boy Troop… Read more

Perhaps the most beloved face of the Rome and Calhoun Christmas parades has died.

Posted on February 7, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

The Rome Christmas Parade has lost a special friend. Douglas Paul Rogers, who “helped” Santa each year amid 20,000 or more fans lining Broad Street in downtown Rome and also in Calhoun, has died. He was 62. His obituary tells of his love for his church, North Rome Church of God, and his passion… Read more

Legacy Church coming to corner of Avenue A just off Turner McCall. North Rome Church of God prepares for the 2019 Passion Play.

Posted on February 3, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Coming soon: Legacy Church at off Turner McCall and Avenue A: One of the most visible spots on the Rome commute is getting a new tenant. Legacy Church is moving into the former Trinity United Methodist Church building at 522-24 Avenue A as the “available” sign by Martin’s Real Estate has come down. The church… Read more

Dining: Hot Wings Etc. coming to Redmond. Lumina Coffee targets February opening. Health: Floyd’s urgent care center in Calhoun expands Friday hours.

Posted on February 3, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Hot Wings Etc. coming to Redmond: The signs are up at the former Grill on Redmond and Scores location for Hot Wings Etc., promising “wings, wings and Cajun cuisines.” We’ll have additional updates soon. On the way: The sidewalk superintendents driving by Lumina Coffee Co. at the Bypass and Braves Boulevard are keeping track… Read more

Education: Big day at Unity Christian as the iPads roll out. At Rome High, 300 certified in CPR training.

Posted on February 3, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

It was a very big day at Unity Christian School on Friday. Thanks to the second phase of the school’s Technology Initiative this year, eighth through 12th grade students received an iPad for educational purposes. Sixth- and seventh-grade students will receive individual iPads in a few weeks as well. The only difference is these students will… Read more

Today: Tellus hosts annual Member Appreciation Day. ‘The Follies’ return. Sunday: Super Bowl specials.

Posted on February 2, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

SATURDAY 2019 Follies: Box Office Review, presented by the Junior Service League of Rome. 8-10 p.m., Rome City Auditorium. Tickets: $20 adults or $10 for children. For more: JSLofRome.com Tellus Science Museum hosts Member Appreciation Day Saturday: The Cartersville museum’s annual celebration to thank members for all of your love and support over the year. There… Read more

Buzz: Feb. 11 blood drive offers a few extra incentives for county employees, other donors. Floyd County Republican Women meet Tuesday. Final days to vote early in Gordon County House race.

Posted on January 31, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Upcoming blood drive has something extra for Floyd County employees: Sure, the incentive is there — free refreshments (snacks) for all donors courtesy of The Sweet Bar. But for county employees, there’s another perk — a free police escort to the Law Enforcement Center if they donate blood on Monday, Feb. 11, between 7 a.m.… Read more

Remembering Jan. 30, 2013: Tornado with 160-mph winds ravages parts of Adairsville, then Gordon County. One died, 17 were hurt and more than 350 homes and buildings were damaged.

Posted on January 30, 2019 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

From the National Weather Service’s history post: In 2013, a destructive high-end EF-3 tornado moved across Bartow and Gordon counties in the late morning hours with the city of Adairsville taking a direct hit. This tornado caused 17 injuries and one fatality. At least 95 structures were damaged with 31 of these destroyed. In Gordon… Read more