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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. ...
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...
Lumsden Announces Funding for Tooga Theater in Summerville
State Rep. Eddie Lumsden, R-Armuchee, announced Tuesday that Tooga Theater in Summerville has been awarded a $250,000 grant in the amended fiscal year budget that runs through June 30. “The Tooga Theater, nestled in historic downtown Summerville, has long been a cherished hub for cultural and community activities, serving as a testament to our rich heritage,” Lumsden said. “This grant not only bolsters the theater’s role as a cultural and historical asset for the citizens of Chattooga County but also promises to attract more tourists,...
Dense fog advisory affecting North Alabama until Sunday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 2:49 a.m. in effect until 9 a.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The weather service describes, "Visibility less than one quarter of a mile in dense fog."
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.” ...
Construction Continues On Covington Park In South Rome
Work on Covington Park in South Rome has been moving at a steady clip since a contract to build the park was issued earlier this year. It was originally proposed by the South Rome Alliance in 2021 as a leisure park named after Darlington Graduate Bill Covington who died in Vietnam. The park sits on three unused parcels bordered by East Main, Cave Spring and McLin Streets. One of the...
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