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New ‘Heart of Rome’ mural celebrates community, inclusivity along ECO Greenway
What was once a graffiti-covered concrete wall along one of Rome’s busiest trails has been transformed into a 192-foot piece of public art celebrating the people, places and traditions that make the city unique. The new “Heart of Rome” mural, located along the AdventHealth ECO Greenway beside the Fifth Avenue Bridge, features a large heart filled with symbols representing Rome’s history, natural beauty, education and community. The blue-and-white artwork was created by local artist Renee Peterson through a collaboration involving Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, TRED of Rome Floyd County and AdventHealth Redmond. Hannah Bagley, program coordinator for Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, said the goal was to create something that represented more than the city’s landmarks. “We wanted to highlight what special things are between the rivers, and that is so much more than just a place,” Bagley said. “It’s the people and those who have built all these amazing things.” Bagley said she and Julie Smith, the city of Rome’s trails and transportation planner and a TRED board member, had discussed creating a mural for approximately two years. The wall, which is part of the area’s historic levee system, had remained largely bare and had accumulated graffiti over the years. Both frequently
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Experience the Magic of a Victorian Christmas at Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum This Holiday Season
Step into the enchantment of Christmases past during Victorian Christmas Tours at Martha Berry’s historic Oak Hill home. Join Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum on December 4, 5, 11, and 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an evening filled with holiday wonder, festive traditions, and seasonal cheer.
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This Tiny Alabama Cafe Serves Up Massive Burgers That Are Almost Too Big To Eat
In Fort Payne, Alabama, there is a cafe with a beagle painted on the wall, and that beagle has seen things, specifically, the expressions on people’s faces when their burgers arrive at the table. The cafe is called Big Time Cafe, and the name is not an exaggeration. Fort...
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Rome and Cave Spring Merchants Are Ready for Holiday Shoppers [AUDIO]
Christmas will be here before we know it! The retailers of Rome and Cave Spring will offer special deals and treats to holiday shoppers during special events planned for the week ahead. The Downtown Merchants Holiday Open House will be held in downtown Rome this Thursday, November 12th from 5...
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Ooltewah Gets Its Own Culver's As Chattanooga Chain Grows to Two Spots
Construction crews broke ground on a new Culver's in Ooltewah earlier this month, bringing the Wisconsin-based fast-casual chain's butterburgers and frozen custard to another corner of the Chattanooga area. The restaurant is expected to open in February 2027, adding a second location to the local market after the chain's debut in Hixson.
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Rome Emperors Bring Back Braves Identity in 2027
A beloved piece of Rome baseball history is returning to the diamond next season. The Rome Emperors announced the launch of the Rome Braves Theme Night Collection, a tribute to the franchise’s longtime identity that will bring back the original Rome Braves logos and branding for a series of special games throughout the 2027 season.
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Own a Piece of Cherokee High School History!
You can own a piece of Cherokee High School history by participating in our memorabilia auction this month – and support high school career preparation programs at the same time!. As part of moving to the new Cherokee High School campus for this school year, and preparing the former...