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Bloom Seeks To Expand Foster Care Support in Northwest Georgia
Bloom, a not-for-profit dedicated to supporting and strengthening the lives of youth in foster care, celebrated the grand opening of its Rome facility at Restoration Rome. “As Bloom embarks on this new chapter, we invite the Rome community to support our mission of nurturing every child’s potential,” said Bloom Board Chairman Vince Williams in a press release. “Whether through fostering, volunteering, donating, or advocacy, every individual can help create a brighter future for vulnerable children and families.” ...
Around Town: Here Comes The Boom (Economic, That Is)
Growth and growing pains are coming as Northwest Georgia’s economy expands along with the rest of the state. What’s the target? Rural Georgia. “Companies that are changing the global economy love rural Georgia,” Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark told the Rome News-Tribune during a visit with the Rome Floyd Chamber last week. But...
DIAL 211: Community Services at the Touch of a Button
Residents of Floyd and Polk counties can now get information about a number of community services by dialing 211. According to Alli Mitchell with the United Way of Rome and Floyd County, it will simplify the process of accessing services provided by the United Way. “Plus, you will be talking to a real person,” she said. ...
Goodyear Skate Park gets official opening
Skaters, trick riders and those who want to give some tricks a try on (appropriate) wheels recently got a place to enjoy in Cedartown, and now officials have celebrated its opening. The Goodyear Skate Park might already have hosted plenty of people who enjoy skating on half pipes or riders who want to grind on […] The post Goodyear Skate Park gets official opening appeared first on Polk Today.
Former Floyd County Congressman Barr Elected NRA President
A former Floyd County congressman has been elected president of the National Rifle Association. Bob Barr took over the office at the 2024 NRA convention in Dallas Monday, succeeding the organization’s first three-term leader, Charles Cotton. Barr’s election was confirmed by Scott Johnson, a former member of the Georgia Board of Education, who is at the NRA’s convention. ...
A Week Of Rome And Floyd County Graduations Ahead
Summertime is almost officially here with 80-plus degree temperatures, the end of school and a bevy of high school graduations this week. That also means the Rome News-Tribune graduation section, featuring photos of all of our graduates, in the Saturday edition. Police are asking drivers to be especially patient as graduates and their parents enter and exit the locations of each of the individual graduation ceremonies. ...
VOTE 2024: Runoff races ahead for County Commission, voters decide rest of slate
Voters will be having to go back to the polls one more time to decide the fate of the two contested County Commission seats moving forward. Commissioners Jordan Hubbard and Ray Carter are both heading into a run-off based on the unofficial tallies released as vote tallies were completed just before 8 p.m. at the […] The post VOTE 2024: Runoff races ahead for County Commission, voters decide rest of slate appeared first on Polk Today.
Rome Committee to Revisit Public Assembly Ordinance
An update to Rome’s public assembly ordinance is scheduled to get a second look Tuesday at the public safety committee monthly meeting. The city commission had been poised to adopt it in April but sent it back to the committee for review out of concern that it could have unintended consequences. At issue are the sections spelling out when a group needs a permit. Several commissioners said a provision requiring...
Class of 2024 ready to turn tassels
The time has finally arrived for seniors to become graduates as the Class of 2024 reaches a major milestone in their lives. Later this week the they’ll turn their tassels, toss their caps and head off into the world for new adventures. Friday night and Saturday morning might not come soon enough for some soon-to-be […] The post Class of 2024 ready to turn tassels appeared first on Polk Today.
Loudermilk and Stamper Set To Face Off In November
U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville, swept the Republican primary in his bid for re-election, unofficial election results show. As of 1:53 a.m. Wednesday, Loudermilk had a total of 46,523 votes, or 86.05% of the vote, according to numbers from the Georgia Secretary of State’s website. Retired airline captain Mike Pons had 4,911 votes, or 9.08%, and longtime Republican activist Lori Pesta had 2,630 votes, 4.86%. “Thank you to the voters...
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