Allen Stephens, DNP, RN, AGACNP-BC, M.Div, has earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Augusta University. He has become a board certified adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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Owen Security Solutions has successfully completed its acquisition of ACS Security-Rome today.
Will Georgia’s health insurance exchange in 2018 resemble this year’s version — or will the state be left with large coverage holes?
Mike Littlejohn, owner of Ware Mechanical Inc., answers the questions for today’s Small Business Snapshot.”
Homebuilders in Rome are enjoying a mini-construction boom. “I think it’s just the supply is low and the demand is high,” said Dan Childs, owner of K.C. Homes of Rome. Phillip Burkhalter, owner of Burkhalter Builders, anticipates starting two homes in his Kingswood Estates subdivision off B…
Small Business Snapshot: Ware Mechanical
Floyd County employers had 1,000 more employees on their payroll in June than were working in June a year ago. The first of two monthly reports issued by the Georgia Department of Labor show that Floyd County-based companies had 41,400 people on their payroll in June. That was up from 40,400…
Rome City Brewing Co. owners Trent Prault and Jay Shell got a green light Wednesday from the Rome Historic Preservation Commission for both front and rear facade changes at 331-333 Broad St. Shell said he hopes to have renovations to both buildings completed by the end of the year.
The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority wants more information about the availability of speculative industrial buildings before deciding if it wants to invest more than $5 million in such a facility.
The Dalton-based Beaulieu Group LLC, a major player in the floor covering market since 1978, has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Rome.
The International Food Court being developed at 114 Broad St. is beginning to take shape.
Historic preservation in Rome has generated a lot of interest and controversy over the years. The Historic Preservation Commission has been the focus of considerable criticism from people who argue the panel has too much power over someone else’s property and what they can and can’t do with …
Roman Record Feature: Monthly sales tax reports
Roman Record is always on the lookout for local small businesses, nonprofit organizations and now, social clubs, to feature each Monday in print and online. To be placed on our schedule, just click on the appropriate form below to download, print and complete, then send it to us either by em…
The Rev. James Sisson, owner of Bull Dawg Taxi, answers the questions for today’s Small Business Snapshot.
Stephen Self’s Rhino Smokehouse is now open in the Armuchee Village shopping center, 3349 Martha Berry Highway.
Small Business Snapshot: Bulldawg Taxi
It’s been right at a year since Dave Sellers revealed plans to open a new restaurant on Broad Street. Sellers Gourmet Eatery, in the former Greener Burger/Krystal building, finally opened Thursday after major interior renovations to the property that was vacated by the Greener Burger in 2011.
Georgia’s largest health insurer is requesting an average premium increase of 40 percent for individual coverage in the Affordable Care Act insurance exchange next year. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia is the only health insurer scheduled to deliver a product in all 159 Georgia countie…
After 35 years of serving up steak biscuits and other classic Southern fare, Debbie White, owner of The Gravy Boat at 1413 Dean Ave., closed the restaurant this weekend. White posted on Facebook that her retirement was a difficult decision. "We thank you all for your patronage and support ov…
Ricky Williams is no stranger to the Rome area. He played basketball for and graduated from Berry College. He returned to the area in 1996 as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Shorter University, and then returned to his alma mater as Director of Intramurals in 2007. In 2012, he establishe…
Buster Young, of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Rome, recently won the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Caring Award designed to recognize those financial advisors who exemplify the values, culture and spirit of giving back.
Stewart Bratcher, attorney and owner of The Bratcher Firm LLC, is the focus of today’s Small Business Snapshot.
The annual Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home Low Country Boil has been set for Aug. 4. The event is the largest fund raiser of the year for the museum, which is operated by the Junior Service League of Rome.
Becky Woodard graduated from Thornwood School, attended University of Georgia and graduated from Berry College with a Bachelor of Science degree. She worked at SunTrust Bank before obtaining her real estate license from Barney Fletcher Real Estate School in 1980, and has been in real estate …
True to the mission that was laid out when the company was founded over two decades ago, Rome-based Scott Logistics is still all about offering the top transportation solutions in a way that is the most cost effective possible. But oh, how the freight management industry has changed over the…
One of the oldest businesses on Broad Street closed its door for the final time Friday. Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop, owned by Joe Murray, closed as his lease ended June 30. Building owner Nathan Roberts of ArborHaven Investments said he notified Murray the lease would not be renewed back on Feb. 1…
In a statement released Thursday, Craig Bell, a Georgia Power spokesman, advised Rome News-Tribune of the power utility’s plan to close its remaining 27 business offices in the state before year’s end, including the long-standing business office in Rome at 800 Broad St. The following is the …
A new Mathis Builders Hardware store, nine years in the planning, is finally under construction on a hill behind the existing store at 22 Shorter Ave.
Armuchee McDonald’s owner Jim Aaron snipped the ribbon to welcome customers to his completely remodeled McDonald’s restaurant Tuesday morning.
CARTERSVILLE —Lidl, one of the world’s largest retailers, announced it will invest $100 million over the next five years in a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Cartersville.
German global discount supermarket chain Lidl is set to invest $100 million to open a regional headquarters and distribution center in Bartow County.
A national leading index of healthy housing markets is reporting a good outlook — not only across the country — but particularly in Floyd County.
Robyn Burnette, owner of Nails to Perfection Nail Care Salon, answers the questions for today’s Small Business Snapshot.
Senior Rome-Floyd County Planning Officer Bryan King has been named business development liaison in response to months of talks about how to make it easier for new companies to start a business in Rome.
Technology developed by a retired Marine helicopter pilot from Rome is likely to be a game changer for law enforcement and military personnel in the future. Lance Maffett, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who flew Marine Cobra helicopters in Afghanistan, has developed a coupling de…
Unemployment in Floyd County jumped slightly from 5 percent in April to 5.1 percent in May.
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Rome’s unemployment rate in May was 5.1 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 5 percent in April. In May 2016, the rate was 5.5 percent.
The Coosa Valley Credit Union revealed plans Tuesday to close its branch at 1307 Redmond Road at the end of the business day on July 31. The branch will be consolidated into the credit union’s main branch at 2010 Redmond Circle.
United Community Bank announces the addition of Charles B. May Jr., M.D. to the Board of Directors in Rome.
Mike Stover, a 35-year veteran of the banking industry, has been named as a vice president of Greater Community Bank. “Banking is a very competitive business, and we compete every day to be our customer’s first choice,” said Stover. “I am honored to have established many wonderful relationsh…
Donna Maldonado was recognized by the Floyd County Board of Commissioners for 19 years of public service within Floyd County.
Amanda DeWitt and Casey Gray are planning an open house Monday night for Ideal Meals, 874 Spider Webb Drive in North Rome.
Katrice Brewer has joined Floyd as a physician recruiter with the Floyd Family Medicine Residency Program.
While city leaders try to decide whether or not to retain a consultant to help recruit new retailers to Rome and Floyd County, it may be important to consider the retail sector is not what it used to be.
The Japan-America Society of Georgia comes to Rome to tour Suzuki Manufacturing North America. Pictured are Yoshi Dimoto (from left), executive director of the Japan-America Society of Georgia; Takayoshi Kawahata, president of Suzuki Manufacturing North America; John Quinlivan, chairman of t…
Rome and Floyd County added 800 jobs to the local market between May of 2016 and May 2017. Data from the Georgia Department of Labor shows that Rome-based employers were listing 41,500 employees on their payrolls in May compared to 40,700 a year ago.
The Rome News-Tribune newsroom baton is passing from Mike Colombo to John Bailey.
A South Rome residential revival appears to be growing as the management firm hired to assist with the leasing of new apartments and duplex homes there has received more than 260 inquiries in the first month.
Dr. Sara Hoyt, a retired pediatrician who practiced medicine in Rome in the 1950s and 1960s, was recently recognized with the UNC School of Medicine Distinguished Medical Alumnus Award.
A Berry College communication professor is one of six faculty members in the U.S. to receive a grant from the Scripps Howard Foundation Visiting Professors in Social Media Program.
