Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Items appearing blue type indicate a superior score of 95 or better. items appearing in red type indicate a failing score of 69 or lower. Floyd County No reports Bartow County Ramada45 20 SPUR CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121View inspections: July 29, 2014 Score: 98, Grade: A RED ROOF INN 28 HWY 20 SPUR CARTERSVILLE, GA… Read more
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Should the forecasts hold, the National Weather Service is predicting record low temperatures for July 30 in Rome and Cartersville. In Rome: The forecast calls for 57 degrees, which would break the record of 59 degrees set on July 30, 1969. The normal low for this time of year: 71. In Cartersville: Look for a… Read more
Media release: Michael L. “Mike” Buck, a Republican candidate for State School Superintendent, has requested a recount of all votes in the Republican Primary Runoff held on July 22, 2014. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-495(c), the Secretary of State has notified all county election superintendents of Mr. Buck’s request and further directed that such superintendents… Read more
A busy fall is ahead for Barron Stadium. The Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority have released the following schedule, one that includes: Home games for Rome High School. 5 dates, all at 8 p.m. Fridays. Home games for Rome Middle School teams (sixth, seventh and eighth grades). 6 dates. Home games for Shorter University.… Read more
Media release: The trails at Jackson Hill are now marked with names and directional arrows thanks to William Douglas who is working on his Eagle Scout Project with Troop 113 sponsored by the First United Methodist Church. William is the son of Dr. Jimmy and Laurie Douglas of Rome. Jackson Hill is the site of… Read more
The new Cabela’s store in Acworth opened its doors for the media on Tuesday for a little ‘sneak peek’ before the store officially opens to the public on Aug. 21. The new 100,000-square-foot store off I-75 and Ga. 92 in Acworth features “museum-quality” wildlife displays including mounted local game, a large mountain replica, a… Read more
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Here are today’s arrest reports from the Cartersville Police Department. Just click each file to see the report: 3185 / 3189 / 3198 / 3201-a / 3201-b / 3204
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Ware Mechanical forecast: A bit of a break from the dog days thanks to the “cold front” that moved through Monday. Look for a high of 84 today — around six degrees lower than normal — but the real bonus is over with a low of 57. Our normal low for late July: 70 degrees.… Read more
The sign at Shorter Avenue and Burnett Ferry Road tells part of the story. The Dulaney family indeed is bringing Goo Goo Express car wash to the west side of the city but the location isn’t exactly settled as yet. Brian Dulaney says a sign has been up on the family owned lot — which… Read more
First Friday concert features The Deadfields: Downtown Rome’s free concert series returns to Bridgepoint Plaza this Friday with The Deadfields performing beginning at 7 p.m. Summer of Love in downtown Cartersville on Friday: Tribute, an Allman Brothers Band, performs from 7 until 9 p.m. Kids activities begin at 5 p.m. on the plaza. Also, beer sales… Read more
Both Rome Rotary and Seven Hills Rotary clubs are mobile this month and next as Coosa Country Club goes through some remodeling, including the kitchen area. Today, for example, Seven Hills meets at Bella Roma Grill in front of State Mutual Stadium beginning at noon. The Rome club, which meets at noon Thursday, has centered on Berry College for… Read more
Outlook: A bit of a break from the dog days thanks to the “cold front” that moved through Monday. Look for a high of 84 today — around six degrees lower than normal — but the real bonus is over with a low of 57. Our normal low for late July: 70 degrees. Expanded weather… Read more