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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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Smith Road Christian retreat proposal hits setback, but could return in January
A proposal to build a Christian retreat and camp on Smith Road ran into a setback when the Rome-Floyd Planning Commission recommended denying a special-use permit for the project. Several Smith Road residents raised concerns during Thursday’s meeting about traffic on the narrow, winding road, emergency vehicle access, stormwater runoff and the loss of trees. A revised site plan also left residents and county reviewers without enough time to evaluate the changes. The commission recommended denial without prejudice, allowing the applicants to return with a revised request. The Floyd County Commission, which makes the final decision, is scheduled to hold a public hearing Nov. 24. The request covers property on Smith Road near Mount Alto, where applicants Yound and Susan Chang have proposed Christian educational programs, marriage and family counseling, and retreat accommodations. Planning Director Brice Wood said his office received an updated site plan only about a week before the meeting, after neighbors had been provided an older version of the proposal. “We’re not confident that it’s reasonable to expect people to come up with questions or concerns almost on the fly,” Wood said. The latest plan for Christian Mission Camp shows seven retreat buildings of about 4,225 square
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Braves Offseason Chat: Rome Braves Name Returns Fridays in 2027
The Rome Emperors will use the “Rome Braves” name on Friday nights throughout the 2027 season, reviving the identity of Atlanta’s High-A affiliate. The move comes amid unconfirmed rumors that the team could leave Rome after 2027; the Braves and team owner Diamond Baseball Holdings have made no formal announcement.
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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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Police: Suspect attempted to hit man with car at Kennesaw gas station
A suspect is facing assault charges after police say he attempted to back his car into a man after an argument at a Kennesaw gas station. Curtis Stewart, 43, of Atlanta, is accused of driving his car in reverse toward a man during an incident at a Quik Trip gas station located at 2761 Cobb Parkway, at the intersection with Watts Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. Oct. 22 and began after a verbal argument broke out with the victim about their usage of the gas station’s air pump station. After an initial verbal altercation, police say Stewart got in his black Mitsubishi Outlander, parked in a nearby parking space and briefly walked toward the victim in an aggressive manner before returning to his car. Stewart is accused of reversing his car away from his parking space, aiming his vehicle at the victim and reversing toward the victim, causing the victim to retreat backward and push off the Mitsubishi’s trunk with both hands as it reversed toward him. Police say Stewart then fled the area. The incident was captured on security footage from the Quick Trip gas station, Stewart’s warrant reads. The Kennesaw Police Department arrested Stewart Oct.
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Albany State to Face Shorter in Week 11 Football Matchup
ALBANY, Ga. — Albany State University football will travel to Rome, Georgia, to face Shorter University on Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m. The game will be the Golden Rams' 11th contest of the 2026 season. The match up is part of a two-year football partnership between the Southern...
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Arrest reports for November 8
A man from Detroit, Michigan was booked into the Floyd County Jail on a felony warrant charging him with terroristic threats and acts. 35-year-old Rashad Lavell Whitsett threatened to kill a Rome woman and her kids via text message. The incident occurred on July 23. The warrant states that Whitsett...