Rafael Cruz, the father of Republican presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, will speak at the Monday, April 13 meeting of the Rome Tea Party at Beth Aliyah church, 710 E. First St. The event is free and open to all but donations to the Tea Party will be accepted. read more
Media release: The Rome Braves have released their 2015 roster. The season begins on Thursday at 7 p.m. against the defending South Atlantic League Champion Asheville Tourists. “We are very excited about this talented group of players on our 2015 roster,” says Rome General Manager Michael Dunn. “This promises to be an exceptional season behind our… Read more
Media release: Chief Garry Moss states that on Saturday at approximately 1:22 a.m., Calhoun Police were called to West May Street in reference to a domestic dispute. While searching for the address of the call, officers discovered a motor vehicle sitting off the roadway and stopped to investigate. After examining the vehicle, officers discovered the… Read more
New since our morning updates: Georgia Northwestern’s spring plant sale is April 17, 18 State business headlines from Georgia Trend. One-car accident on Ga. 113 in Bartow County leaves one man injured. Pollen’s back with today’s count at 1,895. Saturday’s reading; almost 6,000. Updated Floyd County Jail, Bartow County Jail and Cartersville Police arrest reports.… Read more
Media release: The Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, an annual event that celebrates spring and the end of the cold weather, will take place April 17-18. The sale is hosted by GNTC’s Horticulture program. Sale hours are noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,… Read more
Pollen season is here again as this yellow ring around some puddles Monday morning shows. The pollen count for today was 1,895, according to the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. On Saturday, the pollen count almost hit 6,000. You can get the pollen count sent to your email address each day by clicking here. read… Read more
The latest from GEORGIA TREND: Click here for more: Below are today’s top business and political stories from sources around the state of Georgia. April 6, 2015 | Georgia CEO Emory and WellStar Health System to Begin Design Work on New, Unified Health System Read more. April 6, 2015 | Georgia Trend - Exclusive! A helping… Read more
By Natalie Simms [email protected] As the current school year begins to wind down for Floyd County and Rome City Schools, transition plans are in full swing as local educators prepare to close two schools and open two others. Floyd County Schools will be closing Midway Primary this summer with students moving to Pepperell Primary School. In… Read more
Monday-Friday: Harbin Clinic Audiology Rome is offering free Lyric hearing aid evaluations and fittings on April 6-10 at its Rome office at 1825 Martha Berry Blvd. Call today to set up an appointment to have your hearing evaluated; Harbin Clinic ENT Rome is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call 706-236-6499. Details read more
Friday night’s severe weather lost some of its strength as it moved into Northwest Georgia but it packed enough of a wallop to produce a brief tornado in Dade County. Below please find the official summary of the tornado, courtesy of the National Weather Service: read more
The forecast: Monday: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm.… Read more
Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report The Atlanta Braves open the season today on the road, vs. the Marlins, 4:05 p.m. From the website: The Braves traded closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. to the Padres on Sunday in exchange for outfielders Cameron Maybin and Carlos Quentin. Atlanta will also acquire two highly-regarded prospects… Read more
A quick check of regional prices shows, courtesy of www.georgiagasprices.com: Rome/Floyd County: $2.02 at Kwik Way on Dean Avenue, Murphy USA at the East Rome Walmart and Kroger. Cartersville/Bartow County: $2.08 at Kangaroo on Tennessee Street and on Joe Frank Harris Parkway. Cedartown/Polk County: $2.14 at Citgo on Rockmart Highway. Calhoun/Gordon County: $1.99 at six stations. Gas… Read more
Ware Mechanical forecast Frost advisory until 9 a.m. (morning low: 34 degrees) followed by sunshine, high of 68. Rain to return with thunderstorms possible all week. Headlines: Shorter sorority making impact to feed hungry, care for hurting families — by chance, including one of their own. Helping others Week ahead: It’s game time for Rome… Read more
By Natalie Simms [email protected] In just four short months after becoming a national Alpha Delta Pi chapter at Shorter University, thesorority organized a lunchbox project benefiting two world-wide charities. Their efforts impacted children through Charlie’s Lunch ministries and families at the Ronald McDonald House in Chattanooga. read more