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Latest Heritage First Headlines: Murder investigation expanding as authorities try to identify woman who’s remains were found at Bartow landfill. Spirit Halloween ‘possessing’ former Toys R Us. Rome v. Marietta, Calhoun v. Ridgeland tonight at Barron Stadium. Your guide to a busy weekend. Another scorcher on the way.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: Murder investigation expanding as authorities try to identify woman who’s remains were found at Bartow landfill. Spirit Halloween ‘possessing’ former Toys R Us. Rome v. Marietta, Calhoun v. Ridgeland tonight at Barron Stadium. Your guide to a busy weekend. Another scorcher on the way.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Business: Henderson & Sons Funeral Home purchases Oaknoll Chapel in West Rome. Henderson & Sons Todd Brooks named director of athletics at Oglethorpe University. Latest updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County jails. MORNING REPORT GBI artist creates composite… Read more

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Latest Heritage First Headlines: Investigators still trying to identify woman who’s body parts were found at Bartow landfill. President of Rome News’ parent company now leads trustees of region’s rival healthcare system. Salvation Army’s Family Store just about ready in West Rome. High school football kickoff just about here.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: Investigators still trying to identify woman who’s body parts were found at Bartow landfill. President of Rome News’ parent company now leads trustees of region’s rival healthcare system. Salvation Army’s Family Store just about ready in West Rome. High school football kickoff just about here.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County jails. MORNING REPORT Latest on body found at landfill: Investigators still trying to determine identity. Sanitation worker says victim was a woman who had been dismembered. Updates Health: President of Rome News’… Read more

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Latest Heritage First Headlines: Rome City Commission, by 6-2 vote, creates 11 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew for those under 17. Body parts found at Bartow landfill. Latest on county schools, enrollment and what’s next. Save $5 by buying Corky Kell football tickets early.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: Rome City Commission, by 6-2 vote, creates 11 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew for those under 17. Body parts found at Bartow landfill. Latest on county schools, enrollment and what’s next. Save $5 by buying Corky Kell football tickets early.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County jails. MORNING REPORT Rome City Commission passes teen curfew from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. by 6-2 vote. Concerns about violence raised as main focus; Davis calls it ‘criminalizing being a… Read more

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Latest Heritage First Headlines: Fifth Avenue improvements still on the draft table. Long John Silver’s restaurants in West Rome, Calhoun close. J-Dub’s coming to Six Mile. High school football: John McClellan’s first picks for the new season. Plus: Rome, Calhoun start 2018 in the top spot; Cartersville no. 3.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: Fifth Avenue improvements still on the draft table. Long John Silver’s restaurants in West Rome, Calhoun close. J-Dub’s coming to Six Mile. High school football: John McClellan’s first picks for the new season. Plus: Rome, Calhoun start 2018 in the top spot; Cartersville no. 3.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Floyd Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Wilson on Hometown Radio Monday: No future school closings have been discussed; says the board and school administrators will student future trends to decide next options. Education Updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County… Read more

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Heritage First Headlines: Schools moving quickly on ESPLOST projects. Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge raises $188,000. Rome Police say accidents down 20% last month. Atlanta Braves’ Sam Freeman in Rome today.

Heritage First Headlines: Schools moving quickly on ESPLOST projects. Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge raises $188,000. Rome Police say accidents down 20% last month. Atlanta Braves’ Sam Freeman in Rome today.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. Education: Local school systems moving quickly on E-SPLOST projects with Rome High’s new practice field opening in two weeks and construction on Armuchee High’s new gym to start in October. Education Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge raises $188,000 for Sexual Assault Center of NWGA, plus… Read more

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Heritage First Headlines: Match point for Rome? Roswell community lining up against tennis center. New roles for RCS educators. Berry College featured in Princeton Review. Weekend Guide.

Heritage First Headlines: Match point for Rome? Roswell community lining up against tennis center. New roles for RCS educators. Berry College featured in Princeton Review. Weekend Guide.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. Match point for Rome? Thousands in Roswell community lining up to fight the proposed $50 million tennis center. Tennis Education: Three long-time educators have new roles at Central Office with Rome City Schools. Education Education: Berry College featured in Princeton Review book “The Best 384… Read more

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Latest Heritage First Headlines: Officials react to proposed $50 million tennis complex in Roswell, impact to Rome center. Mannington Mills to invest $42 million in Calhoun facility. Floyd Schools discuss consolidation. Weekend Guide and more rain on way.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: Officials react to proposed $50 million tennis complex in Roswell, impact to Rome center. Mannington Mills to invest $42 million in Calhoun facility. Floyd Schools discuss consolidation. Weekend Guide and more rain on way.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County jails. MORNING REPORT Proposed $50 million tennis complex in Roswell could impact in Rome, but local officials see little direct competition and Rome’s “Southern Hospitality” playing key role. Tennis Business: Mannington Mills… Read more

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Latest Heritage First Headlines: Little Caesars building new East Rome location. Barn Belly Burgers opens in Aragon. Schools provide over 100,600 summer meals. Weekend Guide.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: Little Caesars building new East Rome location. Barn Belly Burgers opens in Aragon. Schools provide over 100,600 summer meals. Weekend Guide.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County jails. MORNING REPORT Dining: Little Caesars to build new East Rome location on Turner McCall Boulevard near Krystal. Barn Belly Burgers and Flea Market opens in Aragon. Dining Education: Floyd County Schools… Read more

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Latest Heritage First Headlines: O’Charley’s building, not the restaurant, on the market. Classes begin in Cartersville, Bartow and Calhoun today. One more day with a 100-degree heat index. Knights’ Labor Day barbecue returns.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: O’Charley’s building, not the restaurant, on the market. Classes begin in Cartersville, Bartow and Calhoun today. One more day with a 100-degree heat index. Knights’ Labor Day barbecue returns.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County jails. MORNING REPORT Building housing O’Charley’s in Rome on the market; restaurant remains open with no changes pending. Business Education: Back to school today for students in Bartow, Cartersville and Calhoun. Plus:… Read more

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Latest Heritage First Headlines: Shorter Rite Aid also closing; second in Rome this month. Heroes Unified rallies first responders to donate blood. Heat index of 102 due today; a bit cooler by Thursday.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: Shorter Rite Aid also closing; second in Rome this month. Heroes Unified rallies first responders to donate blood. Heat index of 102 due today; a bit cooler by Thursday.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County jails. MORNING REPORT: Business: Second Rite Aid closing in Rome; this one at Shorter and Division. Plus: Other activity at this intersection so far this year. Rite Aid Health: Heroes Unified includes… Read more

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Latest Heritage First Headlines: ‘Elevation House,’ a clubhouse for those coping with mental illness, coming to Rome. Craft brews aside, Rome City Brewing, The Foundry offer strong menus as well. Rockmart’s restaurant scene grows again. John McClellan’s preseason look at regional play for area high schools; first games.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: ‘Elevation House,’ a clubhouse for those coping with mental illness, coming to Rome. Craft brews aside, Rome City Brewing, The Foundry offer strong menus as well. Rockmart’s restaurant scene grows again. John McClellan’s preseason look at regional play for area high schools; first games.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Health: August is National Immunization Awareness Month; time to ensure all ages receive timely vaccinations to protect their health. Vaccinations Updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County jails. MORNING REPORT Elevation House: A ‘clubhouse’ model coming to Rome to… Read more

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Heritage First Headlines: Cave Spring flood damage estimates near $500,000 and climbing. Community Share Ministries expanding with new Thrift Store in Rome. Dempsey Auction Co. sells McIver estate for $1.1 million. Photo gallery of ‘Electric’ night on Broad Street.

Heritage First Headlines: Cave Spring flood damage estimates near $500,000 and climbing. Community Share Ministries expanding with new Thrift Store in Rome. Dempsey Auction Co. sells McIver estate for $1.1 million. Photo gallery of ‘Electric’ night on Broad Street.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. Cave Spring flooding: Nearly $500,000 in damage estimates and climbing. County will seek state emergency assistance for clean-up. Flooding Community Share Ministries, Inc. expanding into Rome with new Thrift Store now open on Rockmart Highway. Ministry Dempsey Auction Co. sells ‘The Ranch’ for $1.1 million;… Read more

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Heritage First Headlines: U.S. Soldier from Adairsville killed in training accident. New Del Taco coming to Calhoun. Back to school photos. Slight rain chance, high near 89.

Heritage First Headlines: U.S. Soldier from Adairsville killed in training accident. New Del Taco coming to Calhoun. Back to school photos. Slight rain chance, high near 89.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. 19-year-old U.S. Soldier from Adairsville killed in training accident at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Soldier Dining: Del Taco plans restaurant in Calhoun, seeks bids for $750,000 project. Del Taco Education: Photos as Rome City students return to class. Next up: Bartow, Cartersville and Calhoun schools start… Read more

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Latest Heritage First Headlines: Continuing updates on the Cave Spring floods and what’s next with our weather. Cartersville police officer commended for saving two Floyd residents from fiery crash. Rome schools welcome students back this morning.

Latest Heritage First Headlines: Continuing updates on the Cave Spring floods and what’s next with our weather. Cartersville police officer commended for saving two Floyd residents from fiery crash. Rome schools welcome students back this morning.

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Your 100% local news source: Locally owned, managed and focused. Hometown Headlines. LATEST HEADLINES Updates from the Floyd County, Bartow County and Polk County jails. MORNING POSTS Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Updates on the floods of Cave Spring, where all the rain will wind up and what’s next for our forecast.. Weather Cartersville Police corporal honored… Read more

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