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Rome News-Tribune

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Floyd County Restaurant Report Card – 11/09/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Floyd County on 11/09/2026. The following 5 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location TAQUERIA DIAMANTE - MOBILE — 🟡 88 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 201 BROAD ST ROME, GA 30165 • (770) 324-4690 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 4 locations PANERA BREAD — 🟢 93 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 14 RIVERBEND DR SW ROME, GA 30161GOLDEN CROWN CHINESE RESTAURANT — 🟢 96 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 1850 REDMOND CIR ROME, GA 30165 • (706) 232-5200POPEYES #13885 (TURNER MCCALL) — 🟢 97 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 1603 TURNER MCCALL BLVD ROME, GA 30161DRAGON DRIVE-IN — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 3105 MAPLE RD ROME, GA 30161 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/09/2026–11/09/2026.

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Rome Adult Store Owner Comes Out on Top in the End Following Merch Pullout

The legal dispute surrounding The Love Library took an unusual turn Tuesday when store owner Charles Craton purchased back merchandise that had been seized from the Shorter Avenue adult retail store and later auctioned on the steps of the Floyd County Courthouse. The merchandise was originally removed from The Love...

Rome, GA · 8d
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'It's very, very hard': Community rallies behind Albertville woman given 48 hours to vacate home

People came together on Sunday to help an Albertville woman, who was previously given 48 Hours to vacate her home, clear items from her property. For Darlene Fox, the yard of her Mathis Mill Road home looked a little different this weekend. Toolboxes, heavy work gloves, and trailers filled the property as friends, neighbors, and supporters arrived for a massive community cleanup day.

Albertville, AL · 3d
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You Can Actually Retire In This Overlooked Alabama Town On Just Social Security

Nobody puts Scottsboro, Alabama on their vision board, and that’s exactly why it keeps winning. This quiet northeast Alabama town has figured out something that most of the country is still desperately searching for, and it involves spending less money while actually enjoying your life more. That’s not a...

Scottsboro, AL · 4d
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Kitchen Cops find overflowing toilet, clogged dishwasher and rodent droppings across the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Kitchen Cops made a very unpleasant discovery while checking out a restaurant in DeKalb County this week. Hacienda Real on South Valley Avenue in Collinsville was hit with a 72 after the inspectors found rodents and rodent droppings. The health department notes that this was found in a storage building that was separate from the main restaurant building. There was also an issue with gray sewage water backing up onto the kitchen floor from the sink and dishwasher, and a lack of soap in a restroom.

Dekalb County, AL · 6d

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Pirelli $1.2 Billion Expansion Approved, Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Floyd County

The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority unanimously approved a $1.2 billion bond agreement this week, clearing the way for a major Pirelli expansion expected to bring 1,000 new jobs to Floyd County. The approval concludes nearly three years of negotiations. The project will add advanced robotics and traditional manufacturing equipment to...

Floyd County, GA · 20h

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114 Dogs rescued from a Chattooga County, Georgia home

CHATTOOGA, Ga. — More than 100 dogs were rescued from a home in Chattooga County, Georgia, after authorities discovered animals living deplorable conditions. Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters said 114 dogs were seized from the property, where floors were covered in several inches of feces and some dead animals had been placed in garbage bags.

Chattooga County, GA · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Alabama Awards $22 Million Contract to Replace Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge in Etowah County

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday, November 9, that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded a $22 million contract to replace the aging Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge on State Route 77 over the Coosa River in Etowah County. The project will replace the existing 87-year-old northbound bridge connecting Southside and Rainbow City […] The post Alabama Awards $22 Million Contract to Replace Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge in Etowah County appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Etowah County, AL · 1d

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Fort Payne’s new Opportunity Zone sets stage for growth over next decade and beyond

A new federal Opportunity Zone could help shape Fort Payne’s growth over the next decade, offering tax incentives to encourage private investment in businesses, housing and redevelopment. The new Opportunity […] The post Fort Payne’s new Opportunity Zone sets stage for growth over next decade and beyond appeared first on 256 Today .

Fort Payne, AL · 1d

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State agency proposes $26,000 fine against Scottsboro Power over generator use

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is proposing a $26,000 fine against the Scottsboro Electric Power Board for exceeding the facility’s use of its generators. The notice did not state how many extra hours the generators ran or whether any harm occurred. If the order...

Scottsboro, AL · 2d

The Mount Airy News

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Carroll officials more open to data center after visiting one in Alabama

Data centers have been front-and-center in both local and national debate, including just across the border in Virginia, where opposition to a proposed data center there has been widespread, including among some county officials. But a few county officials, along with residents, who generally opposed such centers may be changing their minds after several visited a Google-owned data center in Jackson County, Alabama. A public hearing regarding the recently adopted Emergency Data Center Ordinance occurred at the beginning of a recent Board of Supervisors meeting in Carroll County, with the goal of making the emergency ordinance permanent. The Data Center Ordinance was formulated to place restrictions on data centers locating in the county and includes limits to water consumption, noise pollution and places strict decommissioning requirements on facilities after they close. Delilah Brady spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting and requested that the supervisors adapt the emergency data center ordinance and make it a permanent part of the county code. The Data Center Ordinance was subsequently adopted by a unanimous vote of the board. Google has expressed an interest in locating a data center on a piece of property owned by a private landowner near the Wildwood

Jackson County, AL · 22h

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Town of Grant plans first Veterans Memorial

GRANT, Ala. (WAFF) - As Veterans Day approaches, the town of Grant is announcing plans for its first Veterans Memorial. Grant Councilman Adam McBride said town leaders are planning the memorial to honor veterans every day of the year. The memorial will be at the top of the hill in...

Grant, AL · 1d

The Gadsden Times

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Gadsden holiday guide features lights and parades

Holiday lights, ice skating, shopping and a Christmas parade are among the events planned in Gadsden during the 2026 Christmas season. Activities begin in November and continue into January, with Christmas at the Falls at Noccalula Falls Park and Christmas on the Coosa along the city's riverfront serving as two of the season's largest attractions. Here's a look at Christmas events scheduled in Gadsden: Christmas at the Falls Christmas at the Falls returns to Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Road, beginning Friday, Nov. 13. The annual attraction features millions of holiday lights, illuminated gardens and Christmas displays throughout the park. General admission includes admission to the park and one standard train ride. Children 3 and younger are admitted free. Tickets are $12 to $18, and guests choose a one-hour arrival window between 4 and 8 p.m. The park closes at 10 p.m. An express train pass for up to two guests is available for an additional $15. The event runs through Jan. 2, 2027, and will be closed Nov. 16-19 and Dec. 24-25. Santa and the "Mean One" will make appearances on select dates. Mistletoe Market Holiday shoppers can visit the Mistletoe Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov.

Gadsden, AL · 2d

Rome News-Tribune

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Floyd County hires Rome’s Chris Jenkins as public works director

Rome Public Works Director Chris Jenkins is making the move to Floyd County to lead its Public Works Department as longtime director Michael Skeen prepares to retire. The Floyd County Commission approved Jenkins’ employment contract during its regular meeting Tuesday. The contract was not included on the original agenda but was added after commissioners returned from an executive session during caucus. County Manager Jamie McCord said Jenkins’ experience and familiarity with local government operations made him a strong candidate to take over the department. “I don’t think there’s any way we could have found someone more qualified than Chris Jenkins to take this position,” McCord said. Jenkins previously served as Floyd County’s facilities manager from February 2009 until December 2011, when he joined the City of Rome as street department director. At the time, McCord was overseeing that department as Rome’s public works director. McCord remained in that position until April 2013, when he left to become Floyd County manager. Jenkins later became Rome’s public works director, overseeing street maintenance, drainage, solid waste operations and other municipal services. Rome City Manager Sammy Rich said Wednesday that Jenkins’ departure caught him off guard. Rich learned of the decision Tuesday, shortly before

Floyd County, GA · 12h

Yellowhammer News

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Jesse Battles sworn in as Alabama State Senator for District 10 – recount still ahead

Independent Jesse Battles was sworn in Tuesday afternoon as state senator for District 10, one week after Election Day and before the State Canvassing Board has certified a race he leads by 74 votes. Etowah County Circuit Judge Sonny J. Steen administered the oath in Gadsden, according to a statement from Battles’ campaign. The statement […] The post Jesse Battles sworn in as Alabama State Senator for District 10 – recount still ahead appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 1d

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AL: Helix Electric to Build $45.3 Mllion Facility in Jackson County, Creating 160 Jobs

Electrical contractor Helix Electric broke ground recently on a $45.3 million facility in Jackson County that will create 160 jobs. “Helix Electric’s major investment in Jackson County is exciting news for Alabama and a strong vote of confidence in our state’s workforce, infrastructure and business climate,” Governor Kay Ivey said. “This project represents meaningful opportunities for Alabama families and continued momentum for economic growth in the region.

Jackson County, AL · 2d

Calhoun Journal

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Jacksonville City Council Approves Trail Lighting, Police Equipment Agreement, Road Closure and Infrastructure Projects

JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council addressed infrastructure improvements, public safety equipment, municipal election changes, personnel appointments, and community recognition during its Monday, November 9, 2026, meeting. The council also reviewed several additional matters during its preceding work session, including emergency fire equipment repairs, a proposed city logo, school building maintenance, and pedestrian safety […] The post Jacksonville City Council Approves Trail Lighting, Police Equipment Agreement, Road Closure and Infrastructure Projects appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Jacksonville, AL · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Piedmont City Council Approves Water Pump Station Replacement and Employee Retention Bonuses

At the November 3rd meeting, the Piedmont City Council addressed malfunctioning parts at the water pump station on Adamson Street. Instructional Technology Manager Ben Singleton explained repair options. The council could pay $20,643.77 for the repair if the station kept the existing pumps, or they could dole out $56,878.20 to replace the motors, pumps, and […] The post Piedmont City Council Approves Water Pump Station Replacement and Employee Retention Bonuses appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Piedmont, AL · 1d

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Near Birmingham Is Alabama's Laid-Back City With Affordable Living, Antique Shops, And Southern Charm

Home to more than 1.1 million Alabamians and counting, Birmingham anchors the largest metropolitan area in the entire state. More and more people are favoring suburban living though, opting to put down roots outside Birmingham proper. Situated about 10 miles north of downtown Birmingham, just a straight shot up Interstate 65, the suburb of Gardendale has certainly seen steady growth over the past several decades, and it's easy to see why.

Gardendale, AL · 1d

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Jefferson County Coroner’s Office looking for relatives of 5 people who recently died

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is looking for family members of four men and a woman who recently died. Barbara Carlton, 85, died Oct. 8 of natural causes. She was a tenant of Civic Center Health & Rehabilitation and a patient of Adoration Hospice. There is not a picture of her available.

Jefferson County, AL · 6d