Don’t ask Dan Morgan about the impact of “Trade Wars” with China. He’ll assume you’re with the media and are fixated on one of the minimal players causing investors anxiety in what he calls “The Most Joyless Bull Market Ever.” Armed with a data dump that would make CNBC blush with envy and… Read more
Trouble brewing over Rome City Brewing’s ‘Downtown Brown’ name — so pick a new handle: One of the top selling beers brewed on Broad by Rome City Brewing Co. is known as “Downtown Brown.” And for good reason. It is an excellent beer, brown in color and it is produced downtown — as in 333… Read more
The answer is: A distribution center, the first for the emerging no. 3 fast food chain in America. The question is: What does Chick-fil-A want with 50 acres in the Cartersville Business Park just off I-75 at Cassville-White Road? We asked that question to corporate more than two weeks ago after receiving a tip that… Read more
Story lines: Rome/Floyd County’s labor force holds at 41,900 jobs in December, January and last month, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. February’s report represents a 500-job gain from the same month last year. (See above chart). First-time jobless claims: Floyd, Gordon and Chattooga report increases in February vs. same month last year. Most… Read more
The contract for industrial recruitment in Rome and Floyd County is locked down through Dec. 31, 2030, with just one formal tweak scheduled on or before March 31, 2022 — if needed. The urgency initiated by the Floyd County Commission with a rushed, nearly clandestine unanimous vote on Nov. 12 took four months to… Read more
Story lines: Drew Haynes won’t continue the battle to open The Love Library Express on Tribune Street, citing city’s rush of new ordinances to prevent its opening. Another location for the Express is being scouted in North Georgia. The original store on Shorter Avenue remains in full service. Media release: The Love Library Express,… Read more
Media release: River City Bank announces that Jamie Tallent has been named the President and Chief Executive Officer of the bank and its parent company, RCB Financial Corp. Tallent succeeds Roger Smith who retired Feb. 28. As President and CEO, Tallent will be responsible for strategic direction and operational performance of the company. “River City… Read more
The Board of Directors of Greater Community Bank is pleased to announce Debbie Davis has joined the bank as Loan Operations Manager. With 30-plus years of loan operations experience, Davis brings a wealth of knowledge to the bank. She possesses the leadership skills necessary for effective workflow and loan processing management. Davis served as… Read more
Floyd County 4-H competed in the Northwest District Project Achievement contest held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on March 8-10. Project Achievement is a public speaking, performing arts and food preparation competition where 4-H’ers choose a topic of interest and present a speech, perform or prepare a food item. They are also required to submit… Read more
For more than a year, there’s been talk of a hotel joining the Clarence Brown Conference Center campus off Ga. 20 across from the Cartersville home of Georgia Highlands College. On Sunday, the Daily Tribune News reported the deal is moving forward for a 117-room Courtyard by Marriott with a conference area of its… Read more
A new outdoor gear and apparel store is coming to Broad Street. The Canoe House will be opening mid-April at 608 Broad St., along side Colosseum Escape Rooms. Property owners Garry and Cindy Fricks purchased the building last November and will be running the business with Manager Brandon Williams. The store will feature outdoor apparel… Read more
Media release: Capping an iconic 45-year career in banking, with the last 10 years served in key leadership roles at Rome-based Heritage First Bancshares Inc. and Heritage First Bank, it is announced that Greg Wilkes has retired effective Feb. 28. In making this announcement, HFBI Chairman of the Board of Directors Kenneth F. Davis, M.D., stated: “Greg’s influence… Read more
The Spires at Berry College is quickly coming together just off the Bypass a show in the two photos taken from the overpass on Friday morning. In early February, the city of Rome issued nearly $18 million in permits for the project at 600 Eagle Lake Trail. Overall, the project has secured $120 million in… Read more