Aaron Kelton is Shorter University’s new football coach. A media release confirms rumors from earlier in the day that a coach would be named soon. Kelton had been spotted in the community in recent days. Most recently, Kelton was head coach of Division III Williams University in Williamstown, Mass. His record over six seasons: 23-25 (.479). The… Read more
Media release: The Pepperell High Academic Decathlon team defended their Floyd County Schools Academic Decathlon title by taking their second consecutive championship in the system’s premier academic competition. The decathlon was held on Monday, January 11 at the Board of Education central office. Pepperell outpace the traditionally strong Coosa High team to take the win.… Read more
The Exchange Club of Rome presents a gift of $20,000 to the Exchange Club Family Resource Center from the proceeds of the 2015 Coosa Valley Fair. The Family Resource Center, nationally accredited, was created by the Rome Exchange Club 25 years ago to help meet the needs of child abuse prevention in Rome and Floyd County. … Read more
Media release: Floyd County Schools Pre-K registration period is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 1 through Friday, Feb. 12. This is an opportunity for parents to register their children for the slots available in the Pre-K program in Floyd County Schools for the 2016-2017 school year. read more Read more
#hometownheadlines Our latest headlines: State business updates from Georgia Trend. Latest updates from the Floyd County Jail, Bartow County Jail and Cartersville Police. Ware Mechanical weather: Another cold start (18 on Monday) with a high of 50. Weather read more Read more
Christopher & Banks now open at Calhoun Premium Outlets: The shop’s premiere was Friday and brings the retailer back to Northwest Georgia after two-plus years (closed at Mount Berry Mall). Operating hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday. Details read more Read more
Cartersville Police are investigating an armed robbery of the Sunoco station late Monday. Police have issued this description of the suspect: A black male who was wearing a mask, a North Face fleece jacket, purple Nike gloves, had tattoos on both wriests. He was armed with a long knife and fled toward Rolling Springs Road after… Read more
#hometownweather The situation: Snow is in our extended forecast for the first time this season — but a light snow if that amid rain. Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 8pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday: A slight chance of rain and… Read more
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF Clemson falls to Alabama 45-40: In what will be remembered as one of the best national championship football games of any era, the Crimson Tide defeated the Clemson Tigers 45-40 Monday night. It was the Tide’s fourth national title in the past seven seasons and the fifth overall for Nick Saban (one also… Read more
Mrs. Catherine Jane Lowery, 69, of Cave Spring, died Monday afternoon, January 11, 2016 in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by John House’s Cave Spring Chapel Funeral Home. read more Read more
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#hometownhealth For more on these and additional updates, please click Georgia Health News: By Andy Miller For years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia has maintained its dominance as the state’s No. 1 health insurer. Its membership now approaches 3 million members — in a state with slightly more than 10 million people. read… Read more
#hometowndining Floyd County No restaurant reports. Bartow County LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 463 E MAIN ST CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 View inspections: January 11, 2016 Score: 92, Grade: A MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 402 E CHURCH ST STE 101 CARTERSVILLE, GA 30121 View inspections: January 11, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A read more Read more