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Walker County angler reels in new state record fish
DALTON – Angler Jeffrey Forester of Rossville landed a record 1-pound (10 13/16-inches) rock bass on April 6 on South Chickamauga Creek in north Georgia. Forester's catch will be the first recognized rock bass state record, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Until this catch, I think I have literally caught maybe 600-plus rock bass, and only two of those hit the length limit for...
Around Town: Mergermania Ends; Atrium vs. Advent is Now the Main Event. Plus 'Conventional' Wisdom
As the last major healthcare deal was blessed last week, the Atrium/Harbin Clinic combination, the longtime sign in front of AdventHealth Stadium was being updated. The two moves were independent of one another and yet are the heart of the next round of medical battles in Northwest Georgia. This edition of the region’s healthcare drama started with the news of the Floyd/Atrium union in November 2019 and went on to...
These 2 Georgia colleges have some of America’s prettiest campuses, Architectural Digest declares
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Colleges are often ranked by the quality of their academic programs — but what about their alluring aesthetics?. Architectural Digest published its list of the nation’s 64 prettiest college campuses earlier this month, naming two Georgia universities among them. The Condé Nast-owned publication said it was looking for campuses with an “aesthetic vision,” whether that be a clean, unified look or a prudent collection of different styles.
Early voting opens Monday with several Floyd County seats to be decided in the primary
Early voting in the primary elections starts Monday at three locations around the county and will run through May 17. Locally, two positions will essentially be decided in the Republican primary: sheriff and clerk of court. Democrats also will decide who will face Republican incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene for the 14th Congressional District seat in the November general election. Voters had to be registered by April 22 to take part...
Pattern Of Shootings Continues in East Rome Over The Weekend
Shots were fired into two East Rome homes over the weekend as police continue to investigate a consistently high number of firearms stolen from, mostly, unlocked vehicles. Rome police were called early Sunday morning to a home on East 15th Street on reports that several shots were fired into the house. When police arrived they found a blue sedan with multiple bullet holes and several bullet holes in the home. ...
Rome Exchange Club Presents First Schools Staff Book of Golden Deeds Award
After joining the army at 18 years old, serving for 20 years, and having a successful business career, Charles Elliott surprised his family by selling his business and returning to school attending Shorter University. He wanted to find a way to be helpful and serve his community much as he did when he served in the military, so he became a teacher. “I want to apologize to all the teachers...
Rome Approves Standardized Drink Price And Alcohol Penalties
The Rome City Commission approved a formula to standardize drink prices so businesses that sell higher end alcoholic beverages can more readily comply with the city’s food to drink ratio. The measure was suggested after owners of businesses that offer expensive elite brands of liquor argued that they couldn’t meet the ratio despite robust food sales. “It’s really designed for places that sell a higher end product,” City Clerk Joe...
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