Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. With numerous options on the market and more on the way, loft apartments fueling boom in downtown living in Rome and Cartersville. Lofts Georgia Supreme Court to hear arguments today in case involving two Cartersville physicians’ challenge of state’s Certificate of Need laws. Court Dual weekend fundraisers… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. The Sweet Cocoon moving forward with plans for retreat for disabled children; hosting 3rd annual Butterfly Ball on Aug. 26. Cocoon Buzz of the Week: Heroes Unified community-wide blood drive on Monday. Rome Young Republicans meeting Thursday. Greater Community Bank closing West Rome branch on Friday. Buzz… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Over 1 inch of rainfall, more possible today. Flash flood watch until 2 p.m. Updates on aftermath of Friday’s storms. Weather Three Polk County men arrested on charges related to possession of child pornography following lengthy investigation. Polk Buzz: Familiar spot on First… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. LATEST UPDATES Rough weather possible after 4 this afternoon. Two coaches join Shorter sports staff — men’s soccer and women’s lacrosse. Accreditation team seeks community comments on Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. Morning reports from the Floyd County Jail and Polk County Jail. MORNING UPDATES Ware Mechanical Weather… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. LATEST UPDATES Some cancellations already because of the weatgher. Reports from the Floyd County Jail and Polk County Jail. MORNING EDITION Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Tracking Storm Cindy. Light rain so far; more on the way through Saturday. Continuing updates. Weather Business: Woodstock Furniture opens at Central Plaza;… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. LATEST UPDATES Business: Woodstock Furniture opens at Central Plaza; ribbon cutting is next week. Latest photos from Orange Beach, Ala., as Tropical Storm Cindy heads toward the Gulf Coast. The 2017 Floyd County SPLOST Committee will begin hearing presentations at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, at… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. MORNING UPDATES Suspect in Saturday night’s homicide investigation surrenders to Rome Police. LaDonna Turrentine named principal of Coosa High School. Coosa Valley Credit Union consolidating West Rome locations. Photos from Northwest Georgians who are vacationing on the Gulf this week as the storm moves toward Louisiana, Texas.… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. LATEST UPDATES Business: Veteran banker Mike Stover promoted to vice president at Greater Community Bank. Early reports from the Floyd County Jail and Polk County Jail. MORNING EDITION The latest on the twin murder investigations in Rome. Search Northwest Georgia should have a great view of the… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. Updated: Second murder in three days in Rome caps violent week in the city; warrants out for latest suspect. Police Renovations continue on John Davenport Dr. at new home of Life Church with move planned for later this summer. Life Church Paddle Georgia 2017: The 125-mile adventure… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. Floyd E-911: Two inside lanes of Martha Berry Highway near mall have collapsed, GDOT enroute. Collapse Business: LocoMex targets mid to late July opening. Dr. Charles May Jr. joins United Community Bank board. Bailey new editor at RNT. Honors for Cartersville Medical. Business Updated: EMS driver fell… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. LATEST HEADLINES One dead, two injured in ambulance accident this morning on Martha Berry. MORNING EDITION Dining: ‘Sad setback’ at Rockmart Chick-fil-A as storm topples wall framing. Props for pops? Just a few specials for dad. Smart restaurants and smartphones. Dining Ware Mechanical Weather Center: More than… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. LATEST UPDATES Police seek community’s help in finding white car carrying man injured in South Rome shooting. Bartow Sheriff’s Office: Man found murdered on June 4 has been identified as being from East Point. Updates from the Floyd County Jail and Polk County Jail. MORNING EDITION One… Read more
Today’s first headlines: Fast, factual and always free. LATEST UPDATES Nine arrested in overnight police investigation in West Rome. Congressional shooting: Loudermilk ‘OK,’ was at the practice. Graves wasn’t at the site. Updates from Floyd County Jail and Polk County Jail. MORNING EDITION Your Two Cents: A critical look at the Rome High expansion proposal… Read more