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This Tennessee Basilica in Chattanooga Looks Like It Was Lifted Straight Out of Rome

A Servant of God rests inside a downtown church in Tennessee, and most folks driving past have no idea. That alone made me stop and look twice. It feels like a piece of Rome landed on a city street. The windows glow with stained glass. A pipe organ fills the...

Chattanooga, TN · 7d

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Rainy weekend for Northeast after storm system swamps East Coast

Northeast gets first significant rain in weeks after deadly flooding devastated communities on the Georgia-Tennessee border.

Georgia · 3d

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Kingston site approved for massive data hub

Kingston officials approved a special use permit for a 560-acre site along State Road 293 for a 350,000-square-foot Thor Equities data center despite fierce opposition from residents preparing a lawsuit over environmental strain.

Kingston, GA · 5d

Rome News-Tribune

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Floyd County Restaurant Report Card – 11/03/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Floyd County on 11/03/2026. The following 1 establishment was inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 1 location MCDONALD'S - SHORTER 14376 — 🟢 97 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-03-2026 • 2215 SHORTER AVE ROME, GA 30165 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/03/2026–11/03/2026.

Floyd County, GA · 4d

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Georgia students compete for construction honors and careers

Hundreds of students gathered in Rome, Georgia, to show off their trade skills in the hopes of winning a trophy and getting a job after they graduate.

Rome, GA · 3d

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Barron Stadium Could Face $325,000 Video Board Replacement as Officials Plan for Future Upgrades

Aging infrastructure at Barron Stadium could soon require a significant financial investment from the City of Rome, with school and city officials warning that the facility’s video board is nearing the end of its useful life and may need to be replaced at a cost of approximately $325,000. During...

Rome, GA · 5d

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Hamilton County posts unofficial results: Green leads governor race, amendments pass

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Unofficial results in Hamilton County elections show Democrat Jerri Green leading the governor’s race in the county, with 63,364 votes, or 50.58%. Republican Marsha Blackburn received 50,673 votes, or 40.45%. Independent David Hatley received 8,820 votes, or 7.04%; no other candidate received more than 1.14%.

Hamilton County, TN · 4d

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City Attorney Recommends Against Allowing Roadway Solicitations in Rome

The City of Rome’s General Administration Committee received an update recently regarding a request from a local charitable organization seeking permission to conduct fundraising activities within city roadways. City Clerk Joe Smith reminded committee members of a request previously presented by Tim Minter of the Rome Shriners. Minter had...

Rome, GA · 6d

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City of Rome Reports Police Officer Vacancies, Ongoing Healthcare Cost Challenges

The City of Rome’s workforce remains strong overall, but officials are continuing efforts to fill critical public safety positions while also addressing rising healthcare costs for employees. During a recent meeting of the General Administration Committee, Human Resources Director Kristy Shepard provided a verbal update on staffing levels across...

Rome, GA · 6d

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Election Night – Midterms 2026 – (9:35PM)

These are unofficial numbers brought to you by the WBHF News team. Only the Bartow Elections Supervisor can certify the final numbers. To make sure you have the most up-to-date numbers, make sure to refresh your browser to see if the time listed in the title changes. Also, if you are viewing these numbers on a smart phone, you will likely need to turn the phone sideways (landscape) to read them on your screen.

Bartow County, GA · 4d

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Tippens wins Commission seat; Jasperse takes House

Pickens County voters turned out in big numbers on Election Day, with 56 percent of registered voters casting ballots. Of the 27,559 registered voters, 15,462 voted in the Tuesday election. •Commission District 1 – Josh Tippens (Rep) won by a wide margin over write-in candidate Susie Tlacil, who took under...

Pickens County, GA · 4d

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Fuller Road closure in Hamilton County scheduled for waterline upgrades Nov. 9-13

CHATTANOOGA — Hamilton County Mayor's Office says Fuller Road will be closed between White Road and Fuller Creek Road from Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 13, for waterline upgrades. The closure will be in effect daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. as East Side Utility crews complete...

Hamilton County, TN · 4d

Rome News-Tribune

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Floyd County voters hit the polls for change

10 p.m. UPDATE: Cleve Jackson won the contested Floyd County Commission seat and Steve Turrentine survived a challenge for his county school board seat. The county's state legislators in contested races also won re-election, as did U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller. Also, in the neighboring 11th Congressional District, Dr. John Cowan of Rome was elected. Turnout was steady at Floyd County polling places Tuesday, with lines forming in the morning and again around lunchtime as residents cast ballots in the 2026 general election. At the Rome Civic Center and Shannon Recreation Center, people shared different reasons for voting, from concerns about the future of their communities to exercising their right. For Rhonda Voyles, voting is about more than just selecting candidates. It’s an opportunity to participate in decisions that shape the future of her community, state and country. Voyles said she believes residents have a responsibility to make their voices heard rather than leaving important decisions to others. “It’s a privilege; it’s something that we fought for, our forefathers fought for, so it’s important that we vote,” Voyles said. For Paul Parker, Tuesday’s election marked a change from his usual voting habits. Parker said he typically participates in presidential elections but

Floyd County, GA · 4d

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Live Interview: Brandon Davis On This Year's Hamilton County Fair

Each year the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair has been held at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek, Brandon Davis has been center stage. As the Fair returns this Friday through Sunday for Veterans Day Weekend, Brandon - a Hamilton County native and a country star - stopped by WUTC for a live chat with Clark Gibson.

Hamilton County, TN · 4d

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Floyd County commissioners deny special use permit for Tumlin Drive boarding house

Floyd County commissioners denied a special use permit for an existing boarding house on Tumlin Drive, citing concerns about the number of residents, property conditions and whether the home’s aging septic system could handle the increased use. The commission voted unanimously to deny the request without prejudice, allowing property owner Chris Herrington to reapply without waiting 12 months. The request involved a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home at 22 Tumlin Drive, which is zoned Suburban Residential. Rome-Floyd County Planning Director Brice Wood said approximately 12 people were reportedly living at the property. “We have concerns about the number of people living in there, given that it’s not on sewer, and we also have concern about the conditions of the property,” Wood said during the Oct. 27 commission caucus. Wood said planning staff did not believe the operation met the county’s definition of a boarding house. He also questioned the location because of the lack of sidewalks, public transportation and nearby services, particularly for residents without vehicles. Commissioner Mike Burnes acknowledged the need for this type of housing in Floyd County but questioned whether the property was suitable. “This is stuff that we need in this area, but this is not the right

Floyd County, GA · 5d

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Floyd County Schools Named Georgia Charter System of the Year

Floyd County Schools (FCS) has officially been named the Georgia Charter System of the Year. The award was announced on Wednesday during the annual Georgia Charter System Conference in Athens, Georgia. Floyd County Schools (FCS) has officially been named the Georgia Charter System of the Year. The prestigious award was...

Floyd County, GA · 4d

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Floyd County denies RTK Auto expansion request, approves three other rezonings

Floyd County commissioners denied a rezoning request that would have allowed a used-car dealership along Martha Berry Highway to expand into a neighboring residential area. The denial followed opposition from residents concerned about additional commercial development in the area. The decision came during the commission’s Oct. 27 meeting, where commissioners also approved three other rezoning requests involving properties on Bells Ferry Road and Miller Mountain Road. The denied request involved two vacant, wooded parcels along Glenview Drive next to RTK Auto at 3456 Martha Berry Highway. Dealership owner Jong Lee sought to rezone the properties from suburban residential to community commercial to create additional parking space for vehicle inventory. During the commission’s caucus, Rome-Floyd Planning Director Brice Wood said the request raised concerns about how the properties could be used in the future if rezoned. Wood explained that the requested zoning classification would allow other commercial uses beyond the proposed vehicle parking, potentially bringing additional development into the residential area. “(The neighbors) have concerns about light, traffic, noise,” Wood said. Planning staff also determined the proposed rezoning was inconsistent with the county’s comprehensive plan, which identifies the properties for residential use. Lee’s proposal called for clearing part of the wooded

Floyd County, GA · 4d

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Small businesses deserve support regardless of town controversies

If you look to the right of this editorial on this page, you’ll see Dwight Henderson’s weekly cartoon. In this installment, the cartoonist tells Jasper leaders he’s giving them a week off after putting them in the crosshairs for everything from rising property taxes to the ongoing suspension of water and sewer hookups, event drama, and other problems.

Jasper, GA · 4d

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Dade County Voters Approve FLOST, Reject T-SLOST in November Election

DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Dade County voters approved the Floating Local Option Sales Tax, or FLOST, while rejecting a separate SPLOST proposal in Tuesday’s general election, according to unofficial results released by the Dade County Board of Elections. With all seven precincts reporting, the FLOST proposal received 3,222...

Dade County, GA · 4d

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Cherokee County voters pass school property tax cap

Over three quarters of Cherokee County voters have approved a measure to limit increases in local school property taxes. Cherokee County’s school district ad valorem tax homestead exemption passed with 92,708 votes, or 76.8%, according to unofficial results from the Georgia Secretary of State. The results showed 28,001 voters voted “no” on the measure. Under the new exemption, set to go into effect Jan. 1, if a home’s assessed value rises by more than 4%, the excess amount will be exempt from school district ad valorem taxes. The referendum was placed on the ballot through Senate Bill 407, sponsored by state Sen. Jason Dickerson, R-Canton. “I am especially pleased that Cherokee County voters overwhelmingly supported my legislation to cap annual increases in residential property tax assessments for school district taxes at a maximum rate of 4%. This was one of my top legislative priorities because I believe homeowners, particularly our seniors and families living on fixed incomes, deserve greater predictability and protection from rapidly rising property taxes. No one should have to worry about being taxed out of a home they've worked their entire life to own,” Dickerson said in a statement. “The passage of this legislation demonstrates what can

Cherokee County, GA · 4d