We’re awaiting updates on funeral and memorial arrangements for Bob Burns. More details later today. One of the founding members of rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd has died in a Bartow County crash. According to the AJC: Georgia State Patrol has confirmed Robert Lewis Burns Jr., 64, died in a single-car crash. read more
A frost advisory has been issued for North Georgia including Floyd, Polk, Gordon and Bartow and Chattooga counties. The advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday with lows in the mid-30’s expected overnight. …FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PEACHTREE… Read more
From WRGA: Calhoun Police are currently investigating an incident where a white male was discovered unresponsive inside a motor vehicle on West Line Street around 1:20a.m. Saturday morning. Officers discovered the vehicle after being dispatched to the area in reference to a domestic dispute. read more
Ware Mechanical forecast Mostly sunny, mid 60s today and Easter Sunday. Rain returns Sunday night. Headlines: Weather: No damage from overnight storms, but look for thunderstorms to return this week. Weather State Labor Department to help Dixie Group hire 28 workers in Chatsworth on Wednesday. Jobs Easter vigil, Sunday services set. Details Across Coosa Valley: Euharlee’s… Read more
The situation: After a stormy night, a very pleasant Easter weekend ahead. The forecast: Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after… Read more
It seems Floyd County and most of Northwest Georgia escaped the worst of last night’s severe weather. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued just before 11 p.m., but no damage was reported. Dade County officials report damage from possible tornado or straight-line winds in Rising Fawn with more than 10 trees down and damage to… Read more
Media release: The Georgia Department of Labor will help Dixie Group hire 28 manufacturing workers Wednesday, April 8, for its plant in Chatsworth. The company manufactures floor covering for homes and businesses. The recruitment will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the GDOL’s Dalton Career Center, 1406 Chattanooga Ave. The company is hiring… Read more
All events presented by the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia. Office: 706-292-9024. 24 Hour Hotline: 706-802-0580. On Facebook April 7: Safer campuses, brighter futures at Berry College. 11:15 am: Sexual Assault Awareness March. Hosted by Catherine Cottage. Meet on Krannert lawn at 11:00 am. Contact [email protected] for more information. 11:00 am - noon: Safer Campuses, Brighter Futures event… Read more
Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report NCAA Basketball Norman Arey’s March Madness: Most folks want a Duke-Kentucky finale and they’ll get it. Arey The Final Four: Today’s showdown include Michigan State vs. Duke at 6:09 p.m. and Kentucky vs. Wisconsin at 8:49 p.m. All games on TBS. NCAA Baseball Atlanta Braves: Braves Today: The Braves wrap up spring… Read more
For more on these and additional updates, please click Georgia Health News: By Andy Miller, Georgia Health News: The preliminary talks are over: Now Emory and WellStar officials will move forward on creating a merged health care system. Trustees of Emory University and WellStar Health System have approved a resolution to start the “design phase”… Read more
April 17: ‘Get a Jump On Child Abuse’ benefit at the Brewhouse Music & Grill, 325 Broad St. Proceeds of this big pre-Steeplechase party will benefit the Exchange Club Family Resource Center. Scheduled are singer/songwriter Scott Thompson at 8 p.m. followed by a reunion appearance of Jay Shell and KnecKDown and then the Trailer Park Boys. Admission… Read more
Here’s what is going on today and in days ahead across the Coosa Valley:
SATURDAY The Euharlee Police Department will host an Easter Egg hunt from 10-11:30 a.m. at Frankie Harris Park for children ages 0-11. The Anheuser-Busch brewery in Cartersville opens its doors for a limited number of free public tours today through Saturday (closed Easter Sunday). Tours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., led by brewery staff. The tour… Read more
Floyd County FLOYD COUNTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE 329 BLACKS BLUFF RD ROME, GA 30161 View inspections: April 3, 2015 Score: 86, Grade: B Bartow County COUNTRYSIDE CAFÉ 30 ROAD #2 SOUTH CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 View inspections: April 3, 2015 Score: 94, Grade: A read more
SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR 40 MPH WINDS IN BARTOW AND FLOYD COUNTIES UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT… AT 1124 PM EDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR ROME…MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH. THIS STORM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING AND WIND GUSTS TO 40 MPH AS IT MOVES ACROSS… Read more