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February 19, 2026

Details Limited Ahead of President Trump’s Planned Thursday Visit to Rome

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Official information about President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Rome today remains limited, but local residents are watching closely for updates on expected travel routes and traffic impacts.

February 18, 2026

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Armuchee Man Arrested on Felony Financial Transaction Card Fraud Warrant

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An Armuchee man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with financial transaction card fraud.

According to the warrant, 45-year-old James Richard Guice is accused of authorizing another person to withdraw money from an ATM and then later reporting to the financial institution that the person did not have permission to make the withdrawal.

Investigators say the credit union credited $600 to Guice’s account based on that report, which the warrant alleges was false.

The case remains under investigation.

February 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

President Trump to Visit Rome on Thursday

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February 17, 2026

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Georgia Gas Prices Rise to $2.72 a Gallon as Spring Maintenance Begins

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Fuel prices in Georgia moved higher this week, pushing the statewide average to $2.72 per gallon as of Monday, though drivers could still see day-to-day swings at the pump. AAA-The Auto Club Group says rising oil costs and the start of seasonal refinery maintenance are tightening supplies and nudging prices upward, even as winter weather has kept demand somewhat lower.

February 16, 2026

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Advance Voting Starts Today in Special Election for 53rd State Senate District

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Voters across Northwest Georgia can begin casting ballots today in a special election to fill the vacant Georgia State Senate District 53 seat following the resignation of Colton Moore, who stepped down to run for U.S. Congress after the vacancy created by former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation.

February 15, 2026

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Rainy Sunday Into Monday for Chattooga County, Then Springlike Warm-Up Across Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia are seeing a shift toward unsettled weather as a strong storm system moves through the Southeast, bringing widespread rainfall and the chance for isolated thunderstorms from Sunday through early Monday morning.

February 13, 2026

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Shenandoah Brings Classic Country Hits to Rome’s Forum River Center March 6

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Classic country favorites are headed to Northwest Georgia as Shenandoah takes the stage at the Forum River Center in Rome on Friday, March 6, with special guest Kenny Whitmire.

February 13, 2026

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GNTC Names O’Darius Davis as 2026 Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced O’Darius Davis as the 2026 recipient of the Matthew Vroman Memorial Scholarship.

February 13, 2026

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Salvation Army of Rome Reports Holiday Fundraising Growth, Still Seeks Year-Round Donations to Support Programs

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The Salvation Army of Rome says it saw an uptick in fundraising during the most recent holiday season compared to the previous year, but leaders emphasize donations are still needed to support operating expenses and critical services throughout the year.

February 10, 2026

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Armuchee Man Charged With Meth Possession After Weekend Arrest

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An Armuchee man is facing a possession of methamphetamine charge following an arrest over the weekend.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 30-year-old Sebastian Duane Barker was found with meth while he was being arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Jail records also indicate Barker is being held for the Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office in connection with that agency.