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Rome News-Tribune
Around Town: A buyer for Crawdaddy Provisions? Plus, 'aging delightfully' through music
Local foodies were saddened when Crawdaddy Provisions on Fifth Avenue in the River Arts District suddenly closed, following some unexpected health issues in the family. Founder Dereck Brady was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and his wife, Joan, had a hip replacement, which led to them reluctantly announcing they were going to have to shut down. However, a cryptic Facebook post last week said to stay tuned — “We have great news! Crawdaddy Provisions will continue!” More information posted in the comments section noted that someone bought the business. We are all looking forward to hearing more about plans for the purveyors of fresh seafood (and awesome bread pudding) and wish the Bradys continued success on their road back to health. New Leadership Rome class steps up to the plate Every year, the Rome Floyd Chamber hosts a Leadership Rome program that brings together participants from organizations and companies across the county. The intensive learning experience is focused on building a deeper understanding of Rome and Floyd County, along with the knowledge, connections and skills that will help them make a positive impact on the community in the future. We congratulate the following individuals (and their employers) for committing to
Cherokee Tribune
A 199-home neighborhood is coming to Pearidge in Canton
A 199-home neighborhood is coming to the Pearidge community in Canton. On Thursday, the Canton City Council voted 4-2 to approve a request from Lennar Georgia, LLC to annex 176 acres on Old Shoal Creek Road, Honeydew Drive, Douglas Ridge Lane and Reinhardt College Parkway into Canton and rezone the properties from general agriculture, single-family residential (R-40) and general commercial to single-family residential, R-10 and R-40 to build a 199-unit single-family residential development. Councilmembers Travis Johnson and Farris Yawn voted against the motion. The properties are adjacent to the Laurel Canyon neighborhood and mostly surround Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Fire Station 9. The addresses are 320, 322, 328, 700 and 701 Old Shoal Creek Road, 29 Honeydew Drive, 449, 451 and 456 Douglas Ridge Lane and 1369 and 1599 Reinhardt College Parkway. Much of the Pearidge community is in an unincorporated island. These properties are in the growth boundary agreement area between Canton and Cherokee County. The neighborhood’s density is 1.13 units per acre, according to city documents. Planning and Zoning Manager Thomas Trawick told city leaders in August that the applicant is proposing a price range of the mid-$600,000s to the mid-$800,000s. Five residents spoke at the
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Rome-Floyd Development Authority expected to discuss new CEO on Tuesday
The Rome-Floyd County Development is expected to officially hire a new president and chief executive officer during a called meeting on Tuesday morning. Last month, Matthew Thomas, a seasoned economic development professional, was named as the sole finalist for the job. Thomas currently serves as the deputy director of the...
Rome News-Tribune
$1B data center proposed in Kingston area
A New York-based corporation is eyeing a 560-acre site in Kingston for a proposed data center, with an initial request for review submitted Friday. Thor Acquisition WC LLC is seeking a rezoning in Bartow County for the undeveloped agricultural-residential tract on the north side of Ga. 293 between the Kingston city limits and Law Road. Plans are for a 350,000-square-foot data center facility, with a build-out estimated at some time in 2030. The facility, to be called Kingston Technology Hub, would have a value of approximately $1 billion and generate an estimated $2 million a year in local taxes, according to a Development of Regional Impact submission to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The local government submitting the DRI form — in this case, Kingston — is responsible for the accuracy of the information. The facility is projected to use 150 megawatts of electricity a day through MEAG Power, which does not currently have the infrastructure in place to support it but issued a request for proposals in July for an expansion. “On-site, the project is likely to include the substation/electrical infrastructure needed to receive and distribute this energy,” according to the DRI statement. The submission adds that there
Rome News-Tribune
Rome-Floyd Planning Commission backs manufactured home request on Ford Street
The Rome-Floyd Planning Commission recommended approval Thursday for a new manufactured home on Ford Street. Planning staff had recommended against it but the citizen board decided based on the applicant’s individual circumstances rather than the precedent in place. The property at 20 Ford St. is currently zoned Multifamily Residential. The request would rezone it to Suburban Residential and allow a manufactured home through a special use permit. Planning and Zoning Director Brice Wood told commissioners that planning staff supported the rezoning but recommended denial of the special use permit for the manufactured home. Wood said the small property does not have access to public sewer and is served by a septic system, making multifamily development difficult despite its current zoning. But the surrounding neighborhood is largely made up of site-built single-family homes. There are two, possibly three, manufactured homes in the neighborhood that have been there for some time, he said. However, the manufactured homes were built when the area was unincorporated Floyd County before being annexed into the city of Rome. Staff’s concern centered on the city’s longstanding practice of generally not approving new manufactured homes inside the city limits. Wood said he was aware of only one such
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This North Georgia Orchard Is Worth The Drive For Fresh Apples And Homemade Treats
I almost drove right past the turn. No big sign, just a hand-painted arrow and a line of cars that made me curious enough to follow. I parked next to a truck bed full of crates, and the smell hit me before I even opened my door. Warm cinnamon. Fresh...
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Hundreds of jobs fill former Arcade Beauty site along Chattanooga's Amnicola Highway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga industrial site left behind when Arcade Beauty moved out is filling up again. Urban Story Ventures says hundreds of jobs are now based at the former Arcade Beauty property along Amnicola Highway, where four companies have leased space and only about 30,000 square feet remain available.
Rome News-Tribune
Rome-Floyd Planning Commission backs manufactured home request on Ford Street
The Rome-Floyd Planning Commission recommended approval Thursday for a new manufactured home on Ford Street. Planning staff had recommended against it but the citizen board decided based on the applicant’s individual circumstances rather than the precedent in place. The property at 20 Ford St. is currently zoned Multifamily Residential. The request would rezone it to Suburban Residential and allow a manufactured home through a special use permit. Planning and Zoning Director Brice Wood told commissioners that planning staff supported the rezoning but recommended denial of the special use permit for the manufactured home. Wood said the small property does not have access to public sewer and is served by a septic system, making multifamily development difficult despite its current zoning. But the surrounding neighborhood is largely made up of site-built single-family homes. There are two, possibly three, manufactured homes in the neighborhood that have been there for some time, he said. However, the manufactured homes were built when the area was unincorporated Floyd County before being annexed into the city of Rome. Staff’s concern centered on the city’s longstanding practice of generally not approving new manufactured homes inside the city limits. Wood said he was aware of only one such
Cherokee Tribune
Developer proposing over 200 homes in Pearidge community
Canton leaders will decide in October whether to approve an application that would bring over 200 homes to the Pearidge community. On Thursday, the Canton City Council held a public hearing to discuss a request from Lee Lusk of Pearidge Land Investments, LLC to annex and rezone about 62.17 acres from single-family residential (R-40, Cherokee County) to planned development-mixed use (city) to build a mixed-use development on five parcels at 680 and 700 Pearidge Road in the Canton area on a combined 68.5 acres. The applicant is also requesting master plan approval for the proposed mixed-use development. The city council heard an initial presentation from Planning and Zoning Manager Thomas Trawick Aug. 20. The city council is scheduled to vote on this request at 6 p.m. Oct. 1. The properties are located between Pearidge Road and Reservoir Drive, with the main boulevard entrance off Reservoir Drive, according to city documents. The site is next to the Charlie Ferguson Community Center. The applicant is proposing to build a mixed-use neighborhood called "Hickory Ridge." The proposed development is planned to be built in two parts. "Pod 1" would consist of 204 single-family detached homes on 61.5 acres, for a total density of
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Dalton hopes tiny 'pocket neighborhood' can help open door to more affordable housing
DALTON, Ga. — Dalton is trying something small in hopes of tackling a much bigger problem: creating more affordable housing. A 1.3-acre piece of city-owned land is being turned over for a pilot "pocket neighborhood," with small cottage-style homes clustered around a shared courtyard. City officials hope the project...
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Coosa Valley News Person of the Month – Leighann Willingham
For Leighann Willingham, success in the automotive business has been built on much more than selling cars. It has been a journey of taking chances, working hard and building relationships with the people she serves. Willingham is being recognized by Coosa Valley News as its Person of the Month, honoring...
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Little Rosa's Pizza Lands at Hickory Flat Marketplace, Joining 100,000-Square-Foot Boom
Little Rosa's Pizza, the family-owned Woodstock pizzeria known for its New York-style pies, is expanding into Hickory Flat Marketplace, the sprawling new shopping center taking shape at 6375 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton. Owner Joe Rosa confirmed the expansion in a message to the pizzeria's owners, according to the seed report, adding another local name to a development that's rapidly filling out with fast-casual chains, a credit union, and a two-story fitness anchor.
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Onelife Fitness To Open Location In Hickory Flat
Onelife Fitness is looking to open its 17th Georgia location this year. It will open a location in Canton at the forthcoming Hickory Flat Marketplace, a new development under construction at 6375 Hickory Flat Highway. The $17 million project will result in a two-story, 65,000-square-foot gym, according to a release....