President Trump to Visit Rome on Thursday

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Chattooga County Unemployment Drops to 4% as Northwest Georgia Labor Market Remains Strong

Chattooga County’s unemployment rate fell to 4% in December, continuing a positive trend and reflecting improving labor conditions heading into the new year. According to data released by the Georgia Department of Labor, the county’s rate dropped from 4.7% in November and improved from over 5% in December 2024, signaling steady recovery and job growth locally.

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Rural King Grand Opening at Mount Berry Mall Expected in Mid-March

 

 

The Rome News-Tribune reports the new Rural King store at Mount Berry Mall is expected to hold its grand opening in mid-March, according to sources. The 85,000-square-foot store is moving into the former Sears space, and officials say the location is fully staffed with workers currently stocking tens of thousands of items throughout the building. Plans also include about 35,000 square feet of outdoor space for displaying tractors and other heavy equipment.

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Rome City Commission Elects Jim Bojo as New Mayor at First Meeting of 2026

Rome has a new mayor, and as is customary in the city’s commission-manager form of government, the choice came from within the City Commission rather than through a direct mayoral election.

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AdventHealth Redmond to Celebrate “Topping Out” of New Cancer Pavilion in Rome

AdventHealth Redmond is inviting community members and media to a special milestone event marking progress on its new cancer facility in Northwest Georgia.

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Chattooga HOSA CNA and CCMA Students Get Hands-On Healthcare Experience at Georgia Highlands and Atrium Health Floyd

HOSA CNA and CCMA students got an up-close look at healthcare careers last week during a day packed with tours, training, and real-world exposure through Georgia Highlands College and Atrium Health Floyd.

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Blood Assurance Issues Emergency Call for O-Positive Donors After Trauma Cases Strain Supply

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Blood Assurance is urging O-positive blood donors to give as soon as possible, citing an emergency need after a recent spike in trauma cases that required large amounts of O-positive units.

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Floyd Healthcare Foundation Awarded $20,000 Grant to Help Patients Get Breast Cancer Screenings

The Floyd Healthcare Foundation, an affiliate of Atrium Health Floyd, has been awarded $20,000 from the Georgia Breast Cancer License Plate Fund, a program supported through the State Office of Rural Health.

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Cleveland, Tennessee Man Jailed After Trailer Stolen from Equipment Outlet in Armuchee

A Cleveland, Tennessee man was jailed in Floyd County this week following a reported theft at an Armuchee business.

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