Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: 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.
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 2023-2024 academic year. Munn’s retirement comes after n… 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 find a spot with a massive pair of wings, usually a… Read more...Around Town: A new way to 'wing it' on Second Avenue; 2-year limit on latest extra-penny tax package?
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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.
More than 4,400 Northwest Georgians were without jobs in April even as the unemployment rate… Read more...Jobless rate across Northwest Georgia drops in April vs. the previous month but up from the same month last year
Rome High grad Carson Garrett just misses his shot at Survivor's $1 million prize in dramatic finale
Carson Garrett was 20 years old when the 44th season of “Survivor” was taped in Fiji a year ago. Read more...Rome High grad Carson Garrett just misses his shot at Survivor's $1 million prize in dramatic finale
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
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Soil and groundwater testing at the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property on D… Read more...Battey Business Complex environmental tests show promise for future redevelopment
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
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The Rome City Commission is set to decide Monday on a controversial wood waste transfer stat… Read more...Rome leaders set to debate two hot-button issues
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: Meet the owners of downtown Rome's 'kava den.' Secretary of state: More ballot security in 2024 vote.
The Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den on Broad Street celebrated their first anniversary this p… Read more...A bohemian atmosphere: Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den celebrates one year on Broad Street
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced on Friday several steps his office i… Read more...Raffensperger unveils ballot security plan
Today's first headlines: Please click here for all today's headlines. Read more...First National Community Bank headlines: West Rome lands manufacturing company; $8 million campus, up to 100 jobs. Remembering fallen law officers. Rain, storms likely today. SAT
