Wednesday, February 19, 2025–6:30 p.m. -Staff Reports- A downed tree caused a power outage for 465 Georgia Power customers in the area of Martha Berry Boulevard and Charlton Street Wednesday afternoon. Traffic lights in the area were out and Charlton Street was closed between Raymond Avenue and Timothy Avenue until the tree was removed and…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–6:25 p.m. -Rome City Schools- All Rome City Schools will be open on Thursday, Feb. 20. The school system will continue to monitor the weather and send out any updates if conditions change. With cold temperatures expected for the next few days, the priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–11:40 a.m. -Staff reports- The public is invited to help AdventHealth Redmond celebrate the start of the construction of a new heart and vascular institute. Groundbreaking ceremonies will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the AdventHealth Redmond Southwest parking lot. The AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute will include: NASCAR…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–11:11 a.m. -Staff reports- A massive new data center is being proposed for the Kingston area in Bartow County. According to the Development of Regional Impact forms filed with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs: The data center project, known as “Operation Springbank,” will consist of 6 buildings totaling 2,274,000 square feet…… Continue Reading
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:55 a.m. -Staff reports- Candidates for Floyd County Commission took part in a candidate forum Tuesday night at the Rome Area History Center. Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and Corey Townsend are all running for the vacant Post 4 seat in a special election coming up on March…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Severo Avila, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com After 60 years as a staple of Rome’s cultural calendar, Chiaha Harvest Fair is saying goodbye. The event is iconic as the community’s premiere arts and crafts…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:23 a.m. -National Weather Service- The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded since the previous update last night to include Bartow, Cherokee, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties out of an abundance of caution. The watch area already included Floyd, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. The…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:17 a.m. -Rome City Schools- A Rome City School bus carrying students back from a soccer game at Atlanta International School was involved in a wreck late Tuesday evening. According to a news release, all students and staff were safe and accounted for. They were placed on another bus to return to Rome High School. … Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–6:20 p.m. -Staff reports- From Rome City Schools – After discussions with local officials and in alignment with our Keeping Schools Safe Initiative, all Rome City Schools will have an Independent Learning Day on Wednesday, Feb. 19, due to the threat of inclement weather. We want everyone to remain weather-aware and stay…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–11:10 a.m. -News Release- Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) and AdventHealth Redmond are bringing a timely and compelling Community Conversations film event to Rome on Thursday, February 20, at 7 pm at The Historic DeSoto Theatre in Downtown Rome. The entirely free event includes healthy snacks for all, a showing of the…… Continue Reading
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