The 125-mile week-long canoe/kayak camping adventure Paddle Georgia is underway traveling through the north Georgia mountains to Rome along the Etowah River. The 7-day journey began Saturday near Dawsonville and will wrap Friday in downtown Rome. The annual event, organized by Georgia River Network, is billed as an environmental education adventure for the whole family, is… Read more
Some 658 high school students from across the state will arrive today on the campus of Berry College for the 2017 session of the Governor’s Honors Program. The Governor’s Honors Program is a four-week, summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the state of Georgia. Students who participate in GHP attend… Read more
HIGH SCHOOLS / ROME BRAVES / LOCAL COLLEGES / COMMUNITY EVENTS / CAMPS ROME BRAVES Rome Braves top Greenville, 8-5. Game release: The Rome Braves with help from a five run fourth inning defeated the Greenville Drive 8-5 Saturday before a crowd of 3,661. Rome scored the game’s opening run in the first on an RBI single… Read more
Mr. Robert Earl “Bob” Frazier, age 85, of Rome, passed away Friday evening, June 16, 2017, at his residence after suffering for many years from heart disease. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 11am in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with his Pastor, the Rev.… Read more
Your guide to the summer of 2017: Please use this quick reference item to find out more about continuing events this summer across Northwest Georgia. Have one to add? Please send it to [email protected] Independence Day weekend, July 1-4: Independence Day Summer camps: There’s still time to register and a ton of stuff to… Read more
OUTLOOK Isolated thunderstorms are possible into the overnight period, but the diminishing trend will continue through the early morning hours. A few strong thunderstorms will be possible. The primary hazards will be frequent lightning, strong, gusty winds, small hail and heavy rainfall. The hourly forecast into Monday morning: 9 pm Chance Rain And… Read more
From Georgia DOT: “There is a major accident on I-75 northbound at Ga.140/Exit 306 in Bartow County (Adairsville). One of three right lanes was blocked as of 225 p.m. The accident involves four cars. Motorist are encouraged to use alternate routes.” Best bet: Take U.S. 41 north to Calhoun and cut back over to I-75… Read more
Looks like Rome has its own Atlanta traffic disaster to contend after a section of U.S. 27 has collapsed from a 15-foot sinkhole between Berry College and Mt. Berry Mall. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area today as Georgia Department of Transportation crews are still repairing the roadway. Sgt. Barry McElroy with Rome… 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
About that sign in the window at LocoMex, coming to 201 Broad St. Lots of eyes are on Magretta Hall as it shifts from the Crickets venture to LocoMex. The latest: Owner/operator Federico Gimenez says about the opening date — “I’m looking at the third or fourth week of July. We are working on… Read more
From WGAA Radio: Police are investigating the death of a woman found in a tent behind the Ingles grocery store in Rockmart. According to Rockmart Police Chief Keith Sorrells, the woman was found at around 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon in a tent behind the grocery store. The woman’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next… Read more
The heroes of Rome and Floyd County are coming together to sponsor a community wide blood drive on Monday, June 26 at the Law Enforcement Center, 5 Government Plaza. You can show your support for the men and woman of these eight organizations: Rome Police Department, Floyd County Police Department, Rome/Floyd County Fire Department,… Read more
