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Update: Two women identified in Hwy 100 crash in Polk County
From WRGA: According to Deputy Coroner Tony Brazier, 35-year-old Cynthia Baltazar and 30-year-old Emily Brook McIntosh were killed when their SUV crossed over into the southbound lane and collided with an empty log truck. They were pronounced dead at the scene at 9 p.m. Update According to a news release from the Georgia State Patrol, Troopers were… Read more
Today’s headlines courtesy of Heritage First Bank: Light rain today up to .25 of inch possible. Clocktower Classic returns. Campaign Watch updates. Area Easter weekend services and events.
Ware Mechanical forecast: 100% chance of light rain today, up to .25 of inch, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny for Easter Sunday, high of 72. Headlines: Clocktower Classic returns Thursday through April 27. Handcycling Commission Post 5 Republicans talking food, water. First candidate forum Thursday. Profiles begin Monday. Campaign Watch Easter Vigil, Easter services… Read more
Ware Mechanical forecast: Light rain this morning, Partly sunny for Easter Sunday
Outlook: 100% rain chance today with up to .25 of inch of rain, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny skies for Easter Sunday with high of 72. Click for latest pollen count from Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic Expanded weather reports: Rome data / Cartersville data Weather bar: Weather / Radar / Forecast Your forecast: Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Showers, mainly before… Read more
Clocktower Classic returns Thursday through April 27; 29 competitors due
The Ninth Annual Clocktower Classic, a premiere event for U.S. Handcycling, returns to Rome starting Thursday with four races starting that evening and continuing until Sunday, April 27. At least 29 athletes will be competing, including 11 coming to Rome for the first time. The latest updates are available on the event’s Facebook page. The… Read more
Campaign Watch: Commission Post 5 Republicans talking food, water. First candidate forum Thursday. Profiles begin
ABOUT THOSE POST 5 CANDIDATES: Dining with Diane: Nothing attracts a crowd quite the way food does in Floyd County. It doesn’t hurt to offer up some campaigning on the menu as well. County Commission Post 5 Republican hopeful Diane Coker has set up a series of Wednesday lunches to meet with prospective voters between… Read more
Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports report: Rain means Rome Braves-RiverDogs play two tonight in Charleston
SPORTS HEADLINES Rome Braves Braves at RiverDogs rained out; double dip starts at 6:05 tonight. The Charleston RiverDogs and the Rome Braves were postponed due to rain on Friday evening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader at Riley Park on Saturday, April 19, with two seven-inning contests on the docket. First… Read more
Weekend: Final day of ‘Mermaid,’ ’7 Brides;’ Steeplechase; egg hunts
What’s ahead in Northwest Georgia: This morning: Second Annual No Excuses 5/10k Race in memory of Scott Hines takes place – rain or shine — at 8 a.m. Runners interested in participating can still sign up before the race/ This yearly event benefits the Braves Miracle Field of Rome. This afternoon: Rome Little Theatre presents ‘The Little Mermaid Jr., benefiting the… Read more
Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday services for Greater Rome
Hometown Headlines is posting Holy Week services for area churches. Using the exact format below (St. Peter’s), please send to druck@hometownheadlines.com: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 101 E. Fourth Ave., Rome: Easter Vigil (April 19): 9:00 p.m. in the Church. (Easter Vigil will be broadcast live on 95.7 The Ridge FM) Easter (April 20): 9:00 and… Read more
Public Health restaurant inspection scores
Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Blue ink indicates 95 or better scoring; red ink, anything below 70. Floyd County JASMINE THAI (Food Service Inspections)1800 REDMOND CIR NW ROME, GA 30165View inspections:April 18, 2014 Score: 84, Grade: B CICI’S PIZZA (Food Service Inspections)2519 REDMOND CIR ROME, GA 30165View inspections:April 18, 2014 Score: 87, Grade: B Bartow County… Read more
Ware Mechanical forecast: Rain chance rises to 60%, 70% tonight. Saturday looking a bit better.
Wind advisory in effect from 6 this evening through 8 a.m. Saturday. Look for gusts up to 35 mph. Details Outlook: Half inch of rain possible today through midday Saturday with a high of 61 today, 68 on Saturday and then a beautiful Easter Sunday with sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s.… Read more
Chick-fil-A Dwarf House sports update: Braves at RiverDogs rained out; double dip starts at 6:05 p.m. Saturday
Media release: The Charleston RiverDogs and the Rome Braves were postponed due to rain on Friday evening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader at Riley Park on Saturday, April 19, with two seven-inning contests on the docket. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m for game one. Game one’s… Read more
Chick-fil-A Dwarf House sports updates: Parks & Rec baseball canceled. Grizzard Park closed; Rome Braves roster move
From Parks & Rec: Baseball has been canceled today, 4/18, and will be rescheduled.” This note from Arsenal Rome: “Good Friday. Park closed. No Y rec games this Easter weekend. Lil Gunners will be at the YMCA.” The Rome Braves announce that right-handed pitcher Race Parmenter has been released from the organization. Transferring from the… Read more
Trion firefighters donate $1,385 toward disaster relief efforts in Chattooga County
Media release: The firefighters of Trion Fire Department donated $1,385 toward disaster relief in Chattooga County as part of the Red Cross Heroes Campaign. These funds were raised on April 12 during a boot drive for the Red Cross. The fire department was represented by Justin Lowe, Zach Norton, Mickey Floyd and Lisa Hall with the… Read more