Wednesday, February 19, 2025–11:11 a.m. -Staff reports- A massive new data center is being proposed for the Kingston area in Bartow County. According to the Development of Regional Impact forms filed with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs: The data center project, known as “Operation Springbank,” will consist of 6 buildings totaling 2,274,000 square feet…… Continue Reading
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:55 a.m. -Staff reports- Candidates for Floyd County Commission took part in a candidate forum Tuesday night at the Rome Area History Center. Shonna Bailey, Chip Hood, Tonya Eden Shepard, David Thornton, and Corey Townsend are all running for the vacant Post 4 seat in a special election coming up on March…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:35 a.m. -Severo Avila, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com After 60 years as a staple of Rome’s cultural calendar, Chiaha Harvest Fair is saying goodbye. The event is iconic as the community’s premiere arts and crafts…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:23 a.m. -National Weather Service- The Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded since the previous update last night to include Bartow, Cherokee, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk Counties out of an abundance of caution. The watch area already included Floyd, Gordon, and Chattooga Counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday. The…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, February 19, 2025–9:17 a.m. -Rome City Schools- A Rome City School bus carrying students back from a soccer game at Atlanta International School was involved in a wreck late Tuesday evening. According to a news release, all students and staff were safe and accounted for. They were placed on another bus to return to Rome High School. … Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–6:20 p.m. -Staff reports- From Rome City Schools – After discussions with local officials and in alignment with our Keeping Schools Safe Initiative, all Rome City Schools will have an Independent Learning Day on Wednesday, Feb. 19, due to the threat of inclement weather. We want everyone to remain weather-aware and stay…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–11:10 a.m. -News Release- Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) and AdventHealth Redmond are bringing a timely and compelling Community Conversations film event to Rome on Thursday, February 20, at 7 pm at The Historic DeSoto Theatre in Downtown Rome. The entirely free event includes healthy snacks for all, a showing of the…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–11:05 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Cave Spring man accused of burglarizing watercraft An arrest has been made in connection with the burglary of a watercraft on David Drive in Cave Spring that occurred back in December. According to an arrest warrant: 39-year-old Christopher Adam Harper entered the watercraft which was contained…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Two people were taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon at the intersection of East 12th Street and East Second Avenue. According to Rome Police: A 2020 Audi Q5 driven by a 49-year-old Rome woman left from the stop sign and was struck…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, February 18, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Cartersville Police Department News Release- On Monday, February 17, 2025, officers with the Cartersville Police Department responded to a report of a 14-year-old male juvenile victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to Cartersville Piedmont Hospital for treatment, and life-flighted to Scottish Rite for further treatment. The victim…… Continue Reading