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August 27, 2026

Rome Rotary Proposes Memorial Honoring Cherokee Nation

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A proposed memorial in Rome would honor the Cherokee Nation and commemorate the forced removal of the Cherokee people from North Georgia.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Pushes Back Against Data Center “Misinformation”

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As data centers continue to expand across Georgia, Georgia Power is pushing back against what company officials describe as misinformation surrounding the massive facilities and their impact on residential electric customers.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Matthew Thomas Named Sole Finalist To Lead Rome-Floyd Development Authority

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The Rome Floyd County Development Authority has selected Matthew Thomas as the sole finalist for its president and chief executive officer position.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Offering Eight-Week Fall Mini-Mester Beginning In October

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Students who missed the start of the traditional fall semester still have another opportunity to begin classes this year at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lumsden Holds Large Fundraising Advantage In Georgia House District 12 Race

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The race for Georgia House District 12 is set for November, with incumbent Republican Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee facing Democratic challenger Holly Chaney of Trion and the latest campaign finance reports showing a substantial difference in the amount of money available to the two campaigns.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High School Class Of 1968 Planning September Reunion

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Members of the Chattooga High School Class of 1968 are making plans to get together next month for their annual class reunion.

The gathering will be held Saturday, September 19, at The Red Lobster on Shorter Avenue in Rome.

Class members will have a dining room reserved beginning at 2 PM and continuing until 6 PM.

Organizers say they hope all classmates and their spouses will attend and are also extending an invitation to members of other classes who would like to join them.

The reunion will be casual, providing classmates an opportunity to visit, catch up and share memories.

Anyone with questions or who may be hesitant about attending is encouraged to contact Vicki McCorsley at 770-313-5207.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Continue To Climb Amid Middle East Tensions

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Gas prices in Georgia continue to move higher as ongoing conflict in the Middle East adds pressure to global oil markets.

August 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Report Highlights Food Insecurity Problem In Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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A newly released national study is putting renewed attention on food insecurity in Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, where poverty, access to grocery stores and the number of households relying on food assistance all point to continuing challenges for local families.

August 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Armuchee Woman Charged With Aggravated Cruelty To Animals

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An Armuchee woman has been arrested on a felony warrant charging her with aggravated cruelty to animals after authorities say she admitted beating her small dog to death with a sledgehammer.

August 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Busy Week Ahead For Chattooga High School Athletics

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Chattooga High School and middle school athletes have a full schedule ahead this week, with teams competing in softball, football, volleyball and cross country.