The latest from GEORGIA TREND: Click here for more: Below are today’s top business and political stories from sources around the state of Georgia. March. 5, 2015 | Marietta Daily Journal WellStar CEO talks future, Emory merger Read more. March 5, 2015 | Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Neely Young: Immigration reform a must Read more. March… Read more
Ware Mechanical forecast Winter weather advisory remains in effect from 6 this morning through 10 tonight. Sleet should begin by 1 p.m.; freezing rain possible later today. Black ice also a concern. Please see our website for the latest updates. Headlines: Look for Tractor Supply to open soon in Summerville off U.S. 27 in former… Read more
There’s probably some high fives being passed around town in the business community today has Rome/Floyd County’s work force has finally hit the 40,0000-job mark. Then again, revised reports from the Georgia Department of Labor show we hit said milestone during the final months of 2014 and even retreated a bit in January of… Read more
Tractor Supply is coming to Summerville, taking over nearly 21,300 square feet in the one-time home of Bi-Lo in Hurley Crossing near the new Bojangles, according to The Construction Journal. Bids on renovating the store are due by noon March 18. Tractor Supply has been growing in Northwest Georgia since the opening of the… Read more
Our companion story today about Tractor Supply’s new store reminds us of another opening just across the street. Summerville’s first Bojangle’s Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits opens at 5 a.m. next Wednesday, March 11. Rome developer Wayne Robinson is partnering with longtime associate Robert Sturdivant to open the store in the former home of Taco Bell… Read more
Media release: The Downtown Development Parking Office announces the launch of the “We Validate” campaign for parking in downtown. The purpose of the program is to increase parking options for customers by offering parking validations for parking off of Broad Street. Parking Services Manager Becky Smyth explains the benefits of the new program: “Our parking… Read more
Benjamin Scott Anderson, Jan. 15, 1988-March 2, 2015 Mr. Benjamin Scott Anderson, age 27, of Rome passed away at a local hospital Monday, March 2, 2015. Mr. Anderson was born in Rome, GA on January 15, 1988 son of Terrie Gowens Walls and David Anderson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wayne… Read more
Saturday: Cartersville Medical Center, along with Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, Harbin Clinic and Georgia Highlands College, will host the second annual “Cartersville Has Heart 5k” at Georgia Highlands College Student Center. The event is designed to promote fitness and increase overall awareness of the signs and symptoms of heart disease, while supporting the local non-profit… Read more
For more on these and additional updates, please click Georgia Health News: By Andy Miller, Georgia Health News Benjamin Wills of Atlanta is among the more than 400,000 Georgians receiving a subsidy to afford health insurance in the Affordable Care Act exchange. read more
Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report Chanlir Segarra of Berry College has been named a finalist for the prestigious Jostens Trophy, announced the Rotary Club of Salem, Va. The club is responsible for the initial review of annual nominations and narrowed the pool to 10 men’s and 10 women’s finalists. The Jostens Trophy is awarded to… Read more
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Floyd County OLE TYMER BBQ ARMUCHEE 4534 MARTHA BERRY HWY ROME, GA 30165 View inspections: March 4, 2015 Score: 82, Grade: B Bartow County BRUSTER’S 183 CHEROKEE PL CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 View inspections: March 4, 2015 Score: 93, Grade: A CRACKER BARREL 5631 HWY 20 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 View inspections: March 4, 2015 Score: 64,… Read more
Media release: Throughout February, Redmond Regional Medical Center teamed up with Rome Area Council for the Hearts for the Second Annual Rome Community HeART Project. Fifteen large concrete hearts were decorated by local artists and displayed throughout Downtown Rome and at Redmond. These hearts provided a way for artists to help spread heart health awareness during… Read more
New since our morning updates: Second Annual Rome Community HeART Project winners are Pepperell students Ashleigh Bradford and Olivia Escutia Weather: 65 so far today; 30% chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, evening. Latest state business headlines from Georgia Trend. Updates from Floyd County Jail and Bartow County Jail. Ware Mechanical forecast -The start of two… Read more