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November 11, 2026

Former Rome Broadcaster Named Georgia DOT Communications Specialist For Northwest Georgia

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The Georgia Department of Transportation has named longtime Rome broadcaster Clarke Johnson as its new District 6 Communications Specialist, a position responsible for keeping Northwest Georgia residents informed about highway construction, road closures, traffic disruptions and transportation safety.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries Announces $100,000 Matching Donation Campaign

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Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries is offering donors an opportunity to double the impact of their contributions through a $100,000 matching donation campaign that runs through December 31.

November 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Woman Arrested On Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop In Rome

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A 41-year-old Summerville woman was arrested in Rome after a police K-9 alerted officers to suspected drugs during a traffic stop on North Broad Street.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Driver’s License Offices In Rock Spring, Rome And Calhoun To Close Wednesday For Veterans Day

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Residents planning to visit a Georgia Department of Driver Services office this week should be aware that driver’s license offices in Rock Spring, Rome and Calhoun will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College To Host Memorial Deer Hunt Honoring Sgt. Ben Cunningham

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Berry College is partnering with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division and Outdoors Beyond Barriers to host a special deer hunt in memory of Sgt. Ben Cunningham, a game warden who passed away suddenly while working on the project.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Floyd County To Consider Renewing School Zone Speed Camera Contract In Armuchee

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The Floyd County Board of Commissioners is expected to consider renewing its contract for automated speed enforcement cameras at Armuchee Primary School during its meeting this evening.

November 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Area Agency On Aging To Hold Public Meeting November 17 In Rome

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The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Conference Room in Rome.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 AM at 1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, Georgia.

The Area Agency on Aging serves older adults and their families throughout Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, by helping connect residents with programs and services designed to support independent living and improve quality of life.

The agency works with community organizations and service providers to coordinate resources for older residents, including nutrition programs, caregiver support, transportation assistance and other services.

The quarterly meeting provides an opportunity for the agency to conduct business related to aging services throughout the region.

The meeting is open to the public.

November 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Advocate Health Announces $1.24 Billion Employee Investment, Including $20 Minimum Wage

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Advocate Health, the parent organization of Atrium Health Floyd, has announced plans to invest an additional $1.24 billion in employee compensation and benefits in 2027, including a new minimum starting wage of $20 per hour.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Salvation Army Seeks Volunteers And Donations For Holiday Programs Serving Chattooga County

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The Salvation Army of Rome is seeking volunteers and community support for its annual holiday programs, which provide Christmas assistance to families and senior citizens throughout the area, including Chattooga County.

November 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Partners With Area Restaurants To Provide Free Veterans Day Meals

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AdventHealth is partnering with seven restaurants across Northwest Georgia to provide free meals to veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.