Warmer Temperatures and Daily Rain Chances Return to Northwest Georgia This Week

A noticeable warm-up is underway across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with springlike heat building Tuesday and daily rain chances settling in through the weekend.

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Elevated Fire Danger and Pleasant Skies Across Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a stretch of quiet, sunny weather today, but officials are urging caution due to elevated fire danger conditions.

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Lanny Thomas Shares Health Update Following Serious Medical Emergency

State Senate candidate Lanny Thomas is providing a positive health update after suffering a life-threatening medical emergency earlier this month, saying he is improving daily and plans to continue his campaign.

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Rome Middle School Teacher Arrested On Felony Drug Charge

A teacher at Rome Middle School was arrested Monday on a felony charge of possession of a Schedule I controlled substance after police say she was found with a THC vape.

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Rural King Opens New Rome Store With Grand Opening Celebration This Weekend

 

 

 

Rural King is expanding in northwest Georgia with the opening of its new store in Rome, giving customers across the region a new destination for farm, home and outdoor essentials.

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Gas Tax Relief, Refund Checks Highlight Busy Week Under Gold Dome

State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says lawmakers are entering the final stretch of the 2026 legislative session, with just five days remaining after completing Legislative Day 35 last week.

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Historic Floyd County Courthouse Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out

The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated Monday afternoon after a fire was discovered inside the building around 2:20 p.m.

According to Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord, all employees inside the courthouse were safely evacuated. Crews with the Rome-Floyd Fire Department responded to the scene and were working to contain the fire.

As of mid-afternoon, roads in the downtown area were blocked and police were evacuating portions of Broad Street.

Officials said the courthouse was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire. The cause of the blaze remains unknown and is under investigation.

Berry College Issues Important Prom Season Reminder, Updates Photo Guidelines

Berry College is reminding families and students to review its updated photography guidelines as prom and homecoming season brings a major increase in campus traffic.

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Fuller, Harris Advance to Runoff in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will face each other in an April 7 runoff election after no candidate received a majority in Tuesday’s special election to fill the remaining months of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat.

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Thomas, Zibluk Advance to Runoff in Georgia State Senate District 53 Race

Former Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas, a Republican,  and John Bentley “Jack” Zibluk, a Democrat,  are headed to an April 7 runoff election in the race for Georgia State Senate District 53 after no candidate won a majority in Tuesday’s special election.

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