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Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Treats Not Streets Set for Friday, October 30th [AUDIO]

The people of downtown Rome, Georgia are looking forward to a slightly early celebration of Halloween on Friday, October 30th. Downtown Trick-or-Treat is set for 3 pm to 5 pm. Businesses in the area will give away candy, enthuses Megan Patrick, Communications, Marketing, and Events Coordinator for the Rome Downtown Development Authority.

Rome, GA · 13d
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Chattanooga Spent 15 Years Rebuilding From Nothing. The City That Exists Now Is Almost Unrecognizable

In the early 1980s, Chattanooga, Tennessee was officially declared the most polluted city in the...

Chattanooga, TN · 21d

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Chattanooga Airport gets $9.3M more in state funds for parking garage project

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Travelers flying out of Chattanooga will soon have more parking options as the Chattanooga Airport moves forward with a new parking garage backed largely by state funding. The airport announced today it has received an additional $9,255,200 in state funding for the project, bringing the total...

Chattanooga, TN · 10d
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Chattanooga Spent 30 Years Cleaning Up Its Most Polluted City Label. Here’s the City It Became

In 1969, the federal government declared Chattanooga, Tennessee the most polluted city in the United...

Chattanooga, TN · 13d

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Metro Atlanta county to take over management of 9 federal recreation sites

Cherokee County Commissioners have approved an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assume management of nine federally owned recreation sites starting Jan. 1, 2027.

Cherokee County, GA · 13d

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34 lawsuits filed against FedEx in Hamilton County over claims of unpaid overtime

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Thirty-four lawsuits were filed against FedEx in Hamilton County on the same day over claims of unpaid overtime wages required under federal law. According to court records, the suits were filed Oct. 20 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. One of the complaints identifies Christopher Hunt as a Hamilton County delivery driver suing Federal Express Corp.

Hamilton County, TN · 11d

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The Hamilton County Fair Returns To Offer Tons Of Family Fun At McDonald Farm

Family fun, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, a rodeo, and more await visitors at this year’s Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair, returning to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek Nov. 6–8, for Veterans Day weekend. Fair President Karen Shostak said this year’s midway amusement rides will offer double the fun....

Hamilton County, TN · 17d

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Georgia Republicans are trying to court Latino voters. National politics are complicating things.

DALTON, Ga. – Mary Dennard canvassed alone through one of Dalton’s neighborhoods on the eve of Hurricane Isaias. The other canvassers, who speak Spanish, canceled due to the weather. Her blue shirt peeked out from under her windbreaker, reading “Somos vecinos, we are neighbors,” and Dennard carried Spanish language pamphlets to leave with Latino voters or at unanswered doors.

Georgia · 11d

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Fosters Bend Road report clears path for spring rehab

Floyd County is moving closer to rehabilitating Fosters Bend Road after soil and pavement testing confirmed its previous concerns about the road’s structure. The geotechnical report showed the road has a high clay content, little rock base and varying depths of asphalt that make a single rehabilitation approach difficult. Assistant Public Works Director Ben Brooks updated the Floyd County Public Utilities and Transportation Committee Wednesday, outlining the project’s next steps. “We will get a bid package out, hopefully before the end of this year, to have the full-depth reclamation done hopefully next spring and we will come in behind them and pave the entirety of that road,” Brooks said. The project is intended to address recurring pavement failures along a road that began as an old farm route and was not originally constructed to support modern heavy truck traffic. The Floyd County Commission hired Ahlberg Engineering in early July to perform geotechnical testing and soil-cement design work as part of the county’s 2026 Local Road Assistance Administration funding. Bruce Ivey, the county’s Public Services and Utilities Division director, said the report identified sections of Fosters Bend Road where lime stabilization may be a better option than other methods. “He recommended

Floyd County, GA · 11d

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Holly Springs amphitheater "substantially completed"

The Holly Springs Town Center amphitheater is "substantially completed," according to the city. On Oct. 19, the Holly Springs City Council unanimously approved a change order between the city and Reeves, Young, LLC to reduce the total construction cost of the amphitheater by $120,726. This change order amends the "Standard Form Agreement between the Owner and the Construction Manager as Contractor." The original agreement included both design and construction contingency. Upon substantial completion of the facility on Aug. 21, there was an unused design contingency balance of $43,531 and an unused construction contingency balance of $77,195. The total unused contingencies equal $120,726, according to the city. The change order applies that contingency to the original contract sum, resulting in a reduction of the total contract cost to $2,130,484, according to the city. The Holly Springs City Council awarded a $2,388,675 pre-construction and construction services contract to Reeves, Young, LLC in May 2025 to build the amphitheater. The city started construction in September 2025. City spokesperson Erin Honea told the Tribune that there are still some "punch list items" for the amphitheater that are being finished. The city did not provide an expected completion date. The amphitheater sits near the railroad

Holly Springs, GA · 11d

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Rome City Commissioners to Meet on Monday, Floyd County Commission to Gather on Tuesday

Rome City Commissioners will meet on Monday evening at 6:30 pm at City Hall (or the City Auditorium) on Broad Street. A caucus will be held at 5 pm in the Sam King Room. Check out the agenda at www.romega.us. To watch the meeting live online, use the YouTube link listed below:

Floyd County, GA · 13d

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Lost & Found, a Franklin County Band Formed in 1973, Joins the Bluegrass Hall of Fame

The Franklin County bluegrass band Lost & Found was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association Hall of Fame on Thursday night in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Cardinal News reported. The honor came about two months after founding member Allen Mills died. Roger Handy, who played guitar with the group, attended the...

Franklin County, VA · 13d

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Health officials concerned about potential measles outbreak in Floyd County

As measles cases continue to rise across Georgia and the nation, Northwest Georgia health officials worry that declining vaccination rates could leave Floyd County and surrounding communities vulnerable to an outbreak of the highly contagious disease. Although no confirmed measles cases have been reported this year in the 10-county Northwest Georgia Public Health District, which includes Floyd County, local health officials have already investigated potential exposures involving several Floyd County residents. “I’m very concerned, because of the numbers we are seeing in this country and in Georgia, that we’re going to see more of it, and the concern also relates to our immunization status,” Dr. Gary E. Voccio, health director for the Northwest health district, said. As of Oct. 13, Georgia had recorded 22 confirmed measles cases in 2026, more than double the 10 reported during all of 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,410 confirmed cases through Oct. 15. Voccio said vaccination rates across Northwest Georgia generally range between 85% and 89%, below the approximately 95% coverage health officials recommend to help protect communities against measles outbreaks. In Floyd County, vaccination rates among young children and teenagers

Floyd County, GA · 14d

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Early Voting Continues for One More Week in November 3rd General Election

Early voting continues for one more week in the November 3rd General Election. It is offered on weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm through this Friday, October 30th at the Elections Office, 18 East 12th Street, and at the Anthony Recreation Center, 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard. Precincts across Floyd...

Floyd County, GA · 12d

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Tornado siren fixes underway in these Cherokee County towns

Cherokee County, GA · 11d

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Weekend ramp closures planned at Shallowford Road and I-75 in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA — The City of Chattanooga’s Public Works Department is alerting drivers to weekend ramp closures at Shallowford Road and Interstate 75 as the Tennessee Department of Transportation continues bridge work on the CNNX358 project. The I-75 northbound Exit 5 off-ramp to Shallowford Road is scheduled to close...

Chattanooga, TN · 15d

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Northwest Georgia students put construction skills to the test in Rome

The sounds of hammers pounding, saws cutting through wood and power drills buzzing filled the Forum River Center as high school students from across Northwest Georgia competed in the annual Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge. Students competed in carpentry, electrical work, welding, masonry and other trades during the 10th annual event Thursday, hosted by the Associated General Contractors of Georgia. The event allowed students to showcase their abilities while gaining experience that could help launch future careers in construction. The event, held in partnership with Duffey Southeast Inc. and RaLin, brought students from 14 Northwest Georgia counties to Rome. Dan Baker, chairman and CEO of Cedartown-based Duffey Southeast, said the competition gives students an opportunity to develop skills that are increasingly valuable in the construction industry. “These young people can come straight out of high school and go into trades and make bank,” Baker said. “So, it’s a great opportunity for these young people, especially right now.” During the competition, students were tasked with completing construction projects based on predetermined plans and specifications. Competitors in each trade were given identical assignments and judged on the accuracy and quality of their work. Baker said the experience teaches students more than technical skills.

Rome, GA · 15d

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Space heaters are a top fire risk: Walker County officials give safety tips as temps drop

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — As cooler weather arrives and more people turn on their heat for the first time in months, some homeowners may notice a concerning smell — but experts say a slight burnt odor can be normal as HVAC systems burn off dust that has built up over the summer.

Walker County, GA · 14d

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Floyd County poised to enact water rate hikes

Floyd County commissioners could vote as soon as Tuesday on a proposal to raise residential water rates by 5% and commercial and industrial rates by approximately 26% as officials look to address rising operating costs. Under the proposal, a residential customer currently paying an average monthly water bill of $34.32 would see that bill rise to approximately $36.04, an increase of $1.72 per month. The county’s current water usage rates are $4.31 per 1,000 gallons for residential customers and $3.59 per 1,000 gallons for commercial customers. Under the proposed increases, those rates would rise to approximately $4.53. Residential customers receive the first 2,000 gallons at no charge as part of their base fee. The discussion came during Wednesday’s meeting of the Floyd County Public Utilities and Transportation Committee, where officials reviewed financial projections involving the proposed rate increases. Assistant Utilities Administrator Steven Foy said future annual increases of approximately 3% could be considered to help the department keep pace with rising expenses, but emphasized that such adjustments would not be set in stone. “It’s a little easier to plan if they know there’s a regular adjustment,” Foy said. The department’s projections assume water system growth of approximately 1% annually, while

Floyd County, GA · 15d