In context: The Rome News-Tribune and Hometown Headlines on Tuesday were made aware of an apparent scam involving a bogus invoice received by Floyd County Schools. Sources say the amount was for at least $190,000 to $200,000 and came on letterhead that appeared to come from a vendor already working on school improvement. A Floyd ..read more

Two drivers were carried by helicopters from a grinding accident scene on U.S. 411 at Macedonia Road in western Bartow County to Kennestone Hospital Wednesday afternoon. Injured were Jonn Watkins, 27, of Rome, who was driving a BMW 328, and Alison Warren, 42, of Euharlee, the driver of a Volvo XC60, according to reports from ..read more

Three more COVID deaths were reported in Northwest Georgia for the week ending Wednesday, June 8. One fatality each was reported in Floyd, Bartow and Polk counties. That’s the most since 4 deaths in the last week of April. Statewide, 50 deaths were reported, up six from each of the past two weekly reports. Since ..read more

Truett’s Chick-fli-A, 264 Shorter Ave., 6 a.m.-9 p.m. self-serve, dining room, drive-through until 10 p.m., curbside, Door Dash. Mount Berry Mall, 7 a.m. curbside breakfast; 9 a.m. inside; open until 8:30 p.m. Shipping Container, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. All Monday-Saturday. BASEBALL The Rome Braves snap skid, win 3-1 over Wilmington. Media release: Much like the night prior’s contest, Rome got on ..read more

Today’s first headlines: Floyd Police: Floyd Schools report bogus email invoice for nearly $195,000 was paid for work performed by a legitimate vendor; investigation under way. State Patrol: Rome man, Euharlee woman injured in collision on U.S. 411 near Macedonia Road Wednesday afternoon that closed the highway. 3 more COVID deaths in NW Georgia over ..read more

Later today, Hometown Headlines is scheduled to move to a new electronic home with a slightly new look — but at the same address, www.hometownheadlines.com. Our news website joined the Rome News-Tribune family in February and you’ve seen much of our shared efforts since then. This move will make it easier for you to access all ..read more

    THURSDAY-SUNDAY: The Rome Shakespeare Festival returns this week to Town Green. On tap this season: 6:45 p.m. “Timon of Athens” is a young actors production. Following that is “As You Like It.” Also scheduled: Thursday: Bair Ballet. Friday: Live band. Saturday: Baritone opera singer Dr. Yuman Lee. Sunday: Exchange Club Family Resource Center ..read more

  Media release: Joshua Case, a native of Russia, overcame a lot of obstacles before he received his GED diploma through Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Youth Success Academy. Case, who goes by JC, was among 59 students who recently received their GED® diploma during the Youth Success Academy’s two graduation ceremonies. Case and 28 additional ..read more

  OUTLOOK Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday through Sunday, primarily during the afternoon and evening. FORECAST Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 7am and 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Thursday Night: Mostly clear ..read more

    Mr. Anthony Dale Harrison, age 70, of Shannon, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at a local healthcare facility. Born May 15, 1952, in Floyd County, Georgia, Mr. Harrison was the son of the late Victor Horace Harrison and the late Louise Ann Vines Harrison. Mr. Harrison was preceded in death ..read more