SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR 40 MPH WINDS IN BARTOW AND FLOYD COUNTIES UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT… AT 1124 PM EDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR ROME…MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH. THIS STORM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING AND WIND GUSTS TO 40 MPH AS IT MOVES ACROSS… Read more
Above: The Hytop, Ala., radar, which gives us a better look at much of that state, western Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Middle: The Peachtree City weather office radar.
New since our morning updates: WRGA: More charges filed against murder suspect in Floyd County couple’s death Floyd County Schools’ charter renewed through June 2020 Storm cleanup continues on Avenue A (latest photos). Also, updated forecast. State business headlines from Georgia Trend. Updates from the Floyd County Jail and Bartow County Jail. Ware Mechanical forecast… Read more
Almost 15 acres at one of the most traveled intersections in the area — U.S. 411 and Callier Springs Road across from the East Rome Walmart — is up for Internet auction with bids due to Dempsey Auction by 2 p.m. April 29. County records show the site is owned by Jim Arp with a… Read more
Here’s what is going on today and in days ahead across the Coosa Valley as posted by local governments, businesses and civic groups on their respective websites, social media or other sources:
One of the brewery employees/guides talks about beer and the environment. TODAY-SATURDAY The Anheuser-Busch brewery in Cartersville opens its doors for a limited number of free public tours today through Saturday (closed Easter Sunday). Tours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., led by brewery staff. The tour is open to adults and kids. You can reserve tickets/times… Read more
The situation: We had our first preview of severe weather season on Thursday with some trees and power lines downed, and we could see more late tonight and into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The good news: Once the front moves on, we should see sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s… Read more
Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report Baseball Atlanta Braves: Braves 6, Baltimore 5. Today-Saturday: Vs. the Orioles. Atlanta The Atlanta Braves open the season on the road, vs. the Marlins, at 4:05 p.m. Monday. Hall of Famer Bobby Cox to throw out first pitch at Rome Braves home opener next Thursday. Cox High schools: Send scores via Twitter… Read more
Floyd County No reports. Bartow County ARMANDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3 S DIXIE AVE CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 View inspections: April 2, 2015 Score: 87, Grade: B LOS ARCOS 966 N TENNESSEE ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 View inspections: April 2, 2015 Score: 96, Grade: A read more
Media release: In collaboration with Constellation, United Renewable Energy and Georgia Power, Mohawk Industries announces the installation of a new solar array at its Summerville manufacturing facility. The new panels will generate approximately 628,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity with zero greenhouse gas emissions annually. This renewable energy source removes the equivalent amount of greenhouse emissions produced… Read more
Latest updates from Hometown Headlines: Floyd County CASA program earns recertification Rome Police warn of ‘distracted driving:’ texting, applying make-up, shaving or even brushing teeth Latest state business updates from Georgia Trend. Updated reports from the Floyd County Jail, Bartow County Jail and Cartersville Police. Ware Mechanical forecast Thunderstorms possible through Saturday; Easter Sunday looks… Read more
Reminder: 2,000 jobs available today: The Northwest Georgia Career Expo will feature about 90 employers today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold. The event is co-sponsored by the Georgia Department of Labor and the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners. The expo is designed to provide opportunities for employers and job… Read more
Media release: Cedartown businessman Scotty Tillery has been selected by Probate Judge Linda Smith to fill the unexpired term of County Commissioner Billy Croker. Croker passed away on Feb. 21, 2015. “I am grateful for the trust Judge Smith has placed in me and I will work hard to justify her confidence. Billy Croker left a… Read more
Here’s what is going on today and in days ahead across the Coosa Valley:
This seems to be Northwest Georgia month at Georgia Trend as yet a third feature in the monthly business publication has a strong local flavor to it. The latest article is about the state’s technical college system as well as the Rome resident who now directors it, Gretchen Corbin. The article opens as follows: read more