A pack of cigars could end up costing a Cartersville man at least $4,000 and prison time. Read more...CPD: Bartow man trashed gas station after being carded for cigars
Family, classmates and other friends gathered for a celebration of life at Pepperell Middle School following an ATV wreck that claimed the lif… Read more...Family, friends release dozens of green balloons at Pepperell Middle to remember student who died in ATV accident
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: Rome, water suit defendants reach agreement; terms pending. Bartow fatality was a hit-and-run. ATV accident claims Rome teen
Rome is poised to accept settlements from all the defendants in a water pollution lawsuit, the City Commission announced after a called meetin… Read more...Rome reaches settlement with all parties in water pollution lawsuit
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, according to a statement the Carter Center released Tuesday. Read more...Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia
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Former President Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis Monday traded barbs about the Republican war on supposedly “woke” Disney. After the Florida governor accused Trump of backing the media giant, the ex-president hit back by blaming DeSantis for allowing Disney to drift to the left on his watch. “He’s taken the side of Disney in our fight down here in Florida. I’m standing for parents, I’m standing ...
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Around Town: A new way to 'wing it' on Second Avenue; 2-year limit on latest extra-penny tax package?
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Around Town: First of 200 apartments off bypass/Redmond due by September; developer targets 'work force' residents
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Bartow County woman killed in hit and run, second local traffic death of the holiday weekend
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Family, friends release dozens of green balloons at Pepperell Middle to remember student who died in ATV accident
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First National Community Bank headlines: One dead in Floyd accident. Memorial Day remembrances set. Berry Softball returning to World Series following Saturday nail-biter.
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: Around Town on arrival of apartments off Bypass, Redmond. Columbus courting Rome Braves' owners for baseball team. 2 die in holiday weekend accidents.
By September, the first two residential buildings at the Gateway of Rome — tucked between th… Read more...Around Town: First of 200 apartments off bypass/Redmond due by September; developer targets 'work force' residents
An investigation is underway into the second fatal accident in our area over the Memorial Da… Read more...Bartow County woman killed in hit and run, second local traffic death of the holiday weekend
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: Holiday weekend accident claims Rome man. Services today remember our fallen
Three Memorial Day services are scheduled in Rome and Floyd County on Monday to honor local … Read more...Memorial Day events to honor our fallen soldiers
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: One dead in Floyd accident. Memorial Day remembrances set. Berry Softball returning to World Series following Saturday nail-biter.
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: Unity's Eric Munn retiring; search underway. Big weekend, summer for Georgia tourism.
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After taking some hits during the pandemic, Georgia tourism is poised for a record summer. Read more...Georgia tourism industry leaders predict strong summer season
Unity Christian School announced its Head of School, Eric Munn, will retire after the 2023-2… Read more...Unity Christian's Head of School announces retirement
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: About that new wing mural on Second Avenue.Polk winery due in June. Harbin/Atrium deal update
You’ve seen the photos of your friends as they travel the country. At certain venues, they f… Read more...Around Town: A new way to 'wing it' on Second Avenue; 2-year limit on latest extra-penny tax package?
The final piece in what has become a sweeping series of healthcare changes in Northwest Geor… Read more...Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic close to finalizing multi-million dollar deal in Northwest Georgia
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: Bordeau Metals says Floyd County cost company $28 million in loses. April jobs report.
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A Rockmart man was critically injured in an officer-involved shooting on Pleasant Hill Road … Read more...Update: GBI releases name of man airlifted to local hospital after officer-involved shooting in Polk County
A Tennessee metal recycling company has announced its intention to sue the Floyd County Boar… Read more...Bordeau Metals claims Floyd County Commissioners caused the company $28 million in losses
Free covid tests will continue at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds every Monday through Saturday… Read more...Covid test site at fairgrounds remains open as two others closing; handful of new cases reported over the past 7 days
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: 2 suspects, 19 and 15, charged in Bartow murder. Polk elections chief suspended as county investigates Rome DUI charge
Two suspects, ages 19 and 15, have been charged in the May 16 beating death of 19-year-old C… Read more...Two suspects charged in beating death of Smyrna teen in Bartow County
Polk County Elections Director Noah Beck has been placed on a 10-day paid leave pending furt… Read more...Polk County elections director placed on 10-day paid leave pending investigation
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: Around Town on RHS grad's shot at $1 million 'Survivor' prize Wednesday. More cardio care news. Rome commissioners erupt amid accusations in Cochran case
Carson Garrett is used to a little pressure. He was the student government president at Rome… Read more...Around Town: Will Rome High grad pocket 'Survivor's' $1 million Wednesday? Dalton hospital expands cardio amid medical drama. 'Battery' of new homes near EV plant
