Amid the flurry of real estate auctions are two properties that showcase an era gone by. In Cedartown, part of the former Peek Plantation dating back to the 1840s is up for auction on April 11. It features a massive four bedroom, three bath plantation-style home on nearly 178 acres, including more than a half… Read more
What’s up this weekend: TODAY-SUNDAY The Valley and Ridge Gem and Mineral Show returns to the Forum in Rome. Show is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Details North Rome Church of God is gearing up for its annual Rome Passion Play that will be presented tonight and Sunday… Read more
Recruiters from Rome City Schools will be conducting meet-and-greet informational introductions and accepting resumes during a recruiting fair set for Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is set at Rome High School on the Bypass. This is a first for the Rome system and the event will be staffed by… Read more
By Keith Mickler, county coordinator and agriculture agent Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy is that spring I smell in the air? I do believe it’s time to start thinking about fresh tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers, green beans and a whole host of tasty vegetables. What’s that you say, I have no room for a vegetable… Read more
Standing ovation indeed: That’s one egg up on Friday afternoon as businesswoman Missy Alford joined others taking part in the Standing Ovation celebration of the Spring Equinox at noon today. In 1985, a small group of Rome artists decided to make an experiment: would eggs balance on end on the first day of spring? The first event… Read more
Media release: This spring, a fresh new experience is popping up in Cartersville when the Anheuser-Busch brewery opens its doors for a limited number of public tours from now through April 12. Opened in 1993, this is the first time the Cartersville brewery has welcomed the public for a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the world’s most popular… Read more
North Rome Church of God is gearing up for its annual Rome Passion Play that will be presented March 20-22 and March 26-29 at 7 p.m. nightly. The annual performance that portrays segments of the life and death of Christ, from betrayal to crucifixion, and then resurrection. is a popular community event during the Easter season. Church members… Read more
What’s up this weekend: FRIDAY Standing Ovation celebrates 30 years of upright eggs on the Spring Equinox Friday. In 1985, a small group of Rome artists decided to make an experiment: would eggs balance on end on the first day of spring? The first event was successful and the Egg Balance has become a Rome… Read more
Media release: The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau and ABC Studios announce the taping of “The Kingmakers” originally scheduled for Sunday has been postponed to Tuesday, March 24, because of expected rainy weather conditions. The public is invited to watch and participate in filming that will take place on the Oostanaula River from 11 a.m. to 4… Read more
Shorter news release on Bill Peterson leaving as athletics director: Click Shorter Our opinion: Veteran athletics director Bill Peterson is out and Matt Green is the interim AD as major changes are under way within Shorter University’s athletics community. Look for a succession of personnel changes to follow this one, Hometown Headlines has learned. read… Read more
The 2015 Community Holy Week Services have been set for Monday through Wednesday, March 30-April 1. The services will be held at North Broad Baptist Church, 1309 N. Broad St., in Rome. They begin each day at noon and will last about 30 minutes. Each will be followed by a lunch at the church (suggested donation: $5).… Read more
Media release: It was 1974 when Ken Weatherman started working at Georgia Highlands College, which at the time was called Floyd Junior College. He worked in several positions over the years, including six years as a full-time faculty member in physical education, 10 years directing the Student Activities program, and after completing a Doctorate in… Read more
Media release: The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau and ABC Studios invites the public to watch and participate in the filming for the production of “The Kingmakers” on Sunday. Filming will take place on the Oostanaula River from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and spectators are asked to line the Town Green riverfront and pedestrian… Read more
No. 19 Georgia Highlands has upset No. 14 Butler in the opening round of the NJCCA Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. The final score in the midday Tuesday game: Chargers 88, Butler 86. We’ll have additional updates soon. It is a huge win for a team that was 0-30 three years ago and 16-16 in 2014.… Read more
We’re making a few changes as Hometown Headlines continues to celebrate our 11th year of serving Northwest Georgia. Coosa Valley Today: Due later this week, we’ll add another level of local reports gathered from across the Coosa Valley. Meeting updates, road closings and other community-specific notices will have a new home, giving you a… Read more