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St. Paul A.M.E. Church donates $500 to Cancer Navigators

As the holidays approach, the spirit of giving is spreading throughout the area, and St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Rome has joined in with a $500 donation to Cancer Navigators. Cancer Navigators is a nonprofit that guides patients and their support system through a cancer diagnosis and treatment through events, providing resources and offering a wealth of knowledge. The church's donation will help further the nonprofit's mission by helping provide resources, gas cards and medical supplies to those who need them. It is the third consecutive year St. Paul's has contributed to Cancer Navigators, a service personal to the congregation, according to a media release. A member of the congregation, Stephanie L. Mosley, received support and care from the nonprofit during her battle with metastatic breast cancer. "The compassionate care and tangible resources extended to our church members and other families in the community inspired the church to commit to ongoing fundraising efforts," the media release from St. Paul's said.

Rome, GA · 1d

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Heard defense makes statement in shutout of Model

FRANKLIN — Friday night’s highly-anticipated top-10 showdown between Heard County and Model was predicted to be a battle between two high-flying offenses. However, it was the Braves’ defensive performance that stole the show. No. 1-ranked Heard County completed its second straight perfect regular season, won its third consecutive region title, and handed 9th-ranked Model its first shutout in over two years with a resounding 45-0 win over the visiting Blue Devils at Staples Stadium. Heard County improved to 10-0 overall and 7-0 in Region 6-AA with its 19th straight region win. Model fell to 8-2 and 5-2. The Braves’ defensive unit smothered a Model offense that came into the night averaging almost 43 points per game. Heard County forced four Model punts, held Model to 5-of-14 on third downs, stopped the Blue Devils on all five of their fourth-down attempts, and recovered a fumble. That defensive effort repeatedly gave the ball to all-state quarterback Ethan Tisdale in excellent field position, and Tisdale knew how to take advantage of that. Tisdale rambled for 153 rushing yards on eight carries, went 10-of-14 passing for 216 yards, and finished with four total touchdowns — two rushing and two passing. Model head coach Jeff

Heard County, GA · 1d

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Adairsville Man Jailed After Alleged Stalking, Home Break-In

Floyd County Sheriff’s Office deputies booked an Adairsville man into their jail on Saturday after they said he stalked a woman, broke into her home, and attacked her in front of her children. 37-year-old Malcolm Jarrard Thompson faces multiple charges stemming from the incident at a residence on Alpine...

Adairsville, GA · 1d

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Toys for Tots registration open

As the Halloween decorations come down, the Christmas season is beginning, and for families across Rome and Floyd County, the Toys for Tots program can help bring joy to a child’s heart. Every year, Toys for Tots helps families in need give their children a memorable Christmas. Last year, the local group served almost 900 families, distributing more than 20,000 toys to almost 4,000 children. According to Toys for Tots coordinator Linda Hatcher, registration is open for Floyd County at the Toys for Tots website: rome-ga.toysfortots.org . Registration closes Nov. 30. “We still need toys for infants aged 0 to 2, and kids 10 to 12,” Hatcher said. “And if you want to volunteer, we are working all week at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.” Toys for Tots has been serving families in the Rome area for decades, and every year the number of children and families who participate in the program grows. This year, the program is aiming to provide toys to 5,000 children, according to Hatcher. One of the biggest supporters of the program has been the Freedom Seekers Motorcycle Club. “This is their 30th year donating to Toys for

Floyd County, GA · 2d

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Chattooga County Manhunt for New York Fugitive Wanted in Child Crime Case Grinds On

A manhunt stretched into Tuesday afternoon in Chattooga County, Georgia, where the Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and other agencies kept up an active search for a New York man wanted on a federal warrant involving a crime against a child. The fugitive, identified as Tavion Young, was last seen near Wahatchee Trail off Mitchell Road in the Gore community, and a heavy law enforcement presence has settled over the area as the search continues.

Chattooga County, GA · 4h

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Georgia animal shelter takes in dogs found living amid feces and dead animals

One of Georgia's largest animal shelters has taken in 23 dogs after 114 were seized from a Chattooga County home.

Chattooga County, GA · 1d

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Model's Schabort fourth at state meet

CARROLLTON — The Georgia High School Association’s cross country championships for 2026 took place over the past weekend at Carrollton High School. In the Class AA 5Ks, two runners from Floyd County schools placed in the top five, one in the girls and the other in the boys. Model High’s Sarah Schabort came in fourth for AA girls with a time of 20:53.29. With teammate Caroline Looney running 21st (22:39.44), the Model Lady Blue Devils as a team placed seventh. From the Armuchee High girls cross country team, which placed ninth in the team standings, Emma Teems ran 20th and Ellery McClain 35th. Armuchee High’s Joel Frederick was the fifth place finisher among AA boys with a time of 17:52.36. Right behind him was fellow Indian Sam Zagrabelny, his sixth-place time being 17:54.1. With Jack Pethel placing 17th (18:16.51), the Armuchee boys team placed fourth in the team standings. Model’s boys cross country team came in 12th place with Joseph Lee Black placing 21st individually and Ryan Rush 42nd.

Carrollton, GA · 1d

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Rome City Schools Names 2031 REACH Scholars

Five Rome Middle School students took an important step toward their college futures Tuesday afternoon, signing commitments to earn $10,000 college scholarships through the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program during a ceremony at Rome High School’s College and Career Academy. Kai Green, Kendrah Green, Yaretzi Hernandez, Nozomi Perry, and Zy’ion...

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Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Opens Applications for 2026 Sheriff Santa Program

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its 2026 Sheriff Santa Program, which provides Christmas gifts to local children whose families need holiday assistance. The program is working with Toys for Tots this year, with gifts divided by age groups to help ensure children receive age-appropriate presents....

Floyd County, GA · 1d

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GNTC Culinary Arts students build careers at Barnsley Resort

Some Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Culinary Arts students and graduates are embarking on an exciting career path at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville. “Barnsley Resort was impressed with a couple of students in the Culinary Arts program that we sent there to assist with a catered event,” said Chef Greg Paulson, program director and instructor of Culinary Arts at GNTC. “Their executive chef boasted about how knowledgeable and well-trained the students were.”

Adairsville, GA · 16h

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It’s Playoff Time for Local High School Football Teams!

Local high school football teams have finished the 2026 regular season and are playoff-bound this weekend. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will provide coverage of the Darlington Tigers on Friday as they hit the road to take on Mt. Bethel Christian in the first round of the GHSA’s Private State Football Championship.

Rome, GA · 15h

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Scouting America’s Northwest Georgia Council Invites Youngsters to Join Cub Scouts [AUDIO]

Scouting America’s Northwest Georgia Council continues to seek youngsters to join Cub Scouts. Kevin Payne, council volunteer, says that Cub Scouts enjoy weekly meetings, camping, special events, and community service. They are currently looking forward to participating in the Rome Christmas Parade. Scouting teaches outdoor skills, leadership skills, public...

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NOY EARNS TWO SINGLES WINS IN ITA CONFERENCE MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

ROME, Ga. — Bryant women's tennis' Yahli Noy captured two singles victories while representing the Ohio Valley Conference at the ITA Conference Masters Championships from Nov. 5-7. Noy defeated Irmak Budak of Northern Illinois in the Consolation Round of 16 Qualifier before taking down Ulyana Romanova of Old Dominion in the Consolation Quarterfinals.

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Cartersville-Bartow MPO Approves Transportation Plan

During a joint Technical Coordinating Committee and Policy Committee meeting on November 4th, the Cartersville-Bartow Metropolitan Planning Organization approved its final Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. It also advanced a draft calendar-year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program for public review. Transportation Planner Shanice Amos presented the final TIP after...

Cartersville, GA · 1d

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Major Road, Bridge and Sidewalk Projects Through 2030

The Cartersville-Bartow Metropolitan Planning Organization’s newly approved Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program directs more than $92 million toward road, bridge, sidewalk, and transit projects across Bartow County. The largest single project widens Douthit Ferry Road from Old Alabama Road to State Route 113. It replaces the bridge over...

Bartow County, GA · 14h

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Arrest reports for November 9

Man charged with aggravated assault in shooting incident. A West Rome man was jailed on Sunday on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. According to Floyd County Jail records:. 39-year-old Mynor Velasquez shot at a man, striking the victim...

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