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See the First Outdoor Painted Wall Sign for Coca-Cola
Situated in the charming downtown area of Cartersville, Georgia is a notable mural sprawled across a historic building. Dating back to 1894, this mural is known to be the first outdoor painted wall sign for the Coca-Cola Company. By visiting, you can dive into the story of one of America’s most iconic beverages and its legacy in north Georgia.
Huffaker Road House Fire Displaces Local Family
A fire at a home on Huffaker Road left a family displaced, but no injuries were reported. The Rome-Floyd Fire Department responded within minutes to a call of a structure fire at 235 Huffaker Road a little after 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. When emergency vehicles arrived, the rear of the home was fully engulfed by fire but everyone was able to make it out of the house, according to Rome-Floyd...
Incumbent Faces Well-Funded Challenger in Floyd County Clerk Election
For the first time in five elections, incumbent Barbara Penson is facing a well-funded opponent for the Floyd County Superior Court Clerk seat, in Mary Hardin Thornton. There is no Democratic candidate for November, so the race will be decided in the May 21 Republican primary. Early voting is underway now at three locations: the Floyd County Elections Center in Rome, the Thornton Recreation Center in Armuchee and the Anthony Recreation Center in Garden Lakes. ...
Rome Transit Considers $1.25 Fare Return in 2024
Rome Transit Department bus riders may see the return of fares at the first of the year. The move is expected to help sustain the service following a loss of federal revenue. After the loss of tripper service in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the federal government stepped in with additional funding that covered 100% of operating expenses. That allowed RTD to offer free ridership. However, that funding has run out, and the funding formula is back to a 50-50 split. ...
SEVERE WEATHER: Potential for stormy night ahead in Polk
The threat of severe weather might be slight, but it is enough to have Emergency Management officials providing a reminder to local residents to be prepared no matter the time of day. Forecasts from the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City have put the chance for isolated to scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast […] The post SEVERE WEATHER: Potential for stormy night ahead in Polk appeared first on Polk Today.
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: Power out around Rockmart area
UPDATE: Power (per the Georgia Power Outage Map) seems to have bene restored for a majority of the customers out around the Morgan Valley Road area. Small pockets out outages are still underway. Previously posted: A power outage impacting more than 1,200 customers in southern Polk County this morning following stormy weather pushing through the […] The post SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: Power out around Rockmart area appeared first on Polk Today.
18-Year Prison Sentence Handed Down in Brutal Abuse Case
In one instance he beat her with a piece of lumber until it broke. In another he attacked her with a propane tank, rolling it across her belly while telling her he wanted to kill the baby in her womb. Demetrise Vanness Favors, 29, entered an open plea, seeking the mercy of the court, on three counts of felony aggravated assault, criminal attempt to commit feticide and theft by taking charges. ...
Around Town: The Rail Already Nails it in Coosa Even Before Opening.
There’s something to be said when the retired matriarch of Coosa cooking joins the hundreds of people commenting on plans for a new restaurant on Alabama Highway. Last week, GMC Value-Mart posted plans to open a spot in a vacant building across the highway (not the putt-putt place). Joining the chorus of comments was Martha Henry Benton, she of Martha’s Skillet, a community mainstay for decades until closing in late 2021. ...
Campus News: Berry College’s Spring 2024 Dean’s list
Berry College in Rome announced its spring 2024 Dean’s list. Among them were: Maren Albano, of AcworthMegan Alexander, of MariettaLillian Barnes, of MabletonLauren Beatty, of MariettaRyan Bellomy, of Powder SpringsMacy Bennett, of Powder SpringsPaige Bennett, of MariettaLacy Bowling, of KennesawCharlotte Brown, of AtlantaEthan Brown, of KennesawMarco Cabrera, of MariettaSophia Caveney, of Powder SpringsLuiza Cesar, of MariettaEmily Cribb, of AcworthKelsie Crosier, of MariettaDalton Davis, of AcworthDestinee Davis, of Powder SpringsIsabella Decker,...
Mullis Backs Challenger in State Senate Race For His Old Seat
Jeff Mullis — who held the state Senate District 53 seat for over 20 years before retiring in 2022 — is backing the challenger to his successor. Angela Pence is challenging incumbent Colton Moore in the May 21 Republican primary, for the seat Moore won two years ago. The district covers Armuchee and northwest Floyd, along with all of Chattooga, Dade, Walker and Catoosa counties. Early voting is open this...
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