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The Hive: Bringing Botanicals To The River District
A local apothecary, the Hive Botanical Experience, set down roots in a quaint stone cottage on Fifth Avenue across from The Foundry. The move brought the small business into the River District where it joined the other unique businesses in that corner of Rome. The Hive has been a more mobile business so the move was meant to provide a set location for customers to visit. “We wanted a way...
Rome To Consider An Overlay District Without Vape Shops And COAMs
The Rome City Commission is expected to unveil on Monday an overlay district that would effectively bar the sale of vape products downtown. A ban on coin-operated amusement machines also is included. A first reading is scheduled for the board’s regular meeting The new Etowah River-Turner McCall Overlay District would include all the property south of Turner McCall Boulevard that is encircled by the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers. It also...
Floyd County To Decide on Rome Speedway Rezoning
The Floyd County Commission is slated to decide Tuesday on a proposed rezoning of 120 acres off Chulio Road that contains the Rome Motor Speedway. Plans are to change the zoning from Suburban Residential to Heavy Industrial use. They face significant opposition from nearby neighbors but have the backing of the Rome-Floyd Development Authority. There’s no definitive plan for the site yet. ...
Time warp into the 90’s
On Friday evening, Sweetland Amphitheatre entered a time warp into the 90’s as the bands, Sister Hazel and Everclear, took the stage and rocked LaGrange. Here are some photos from their performances and of the the evening. The post Time warp into the 90’s appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Acworth Welcomes New Craft Store SparkleBerry INK with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Acworth's craft and vinyl enthusiasts have a new destination following the opening of SparkleBerry INK, a purveyor specializing in high-quality craft vinyl for decals and an array of original artwork. The city welcomed the new retail addition with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Thursday, August 22, as reported on the city's official website.
Report and photos from Cobb International Festival + women’s health event in Mableton
The Argentina booth at the Cobb County International Festival (photo provided by Barry Krebs) Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two events: a women’s health event in Mableton, and the Cobb County International Festival:. BFR Medical Mobile Unit. Krebs submitted the following report and photos from...
KSU Grad Revitalizes Young Democrats of Cobb County
After more than four years of inactivity, the Young Democrats of Cobb County is up and running again with the help of 21-year-old Zae Brewer. Serving as the new interim president, Brewer has been instrumental in bringing the group back to life and hopes to give local students and other young Democrats a voice in the political process. Brewer, originally from Snellville, recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a...
BULLDOG FOREVER: Cedartown High honors alumni player who passed this week
Thursday’s game took on a somber tone as the family and loved ones of Olin Gammage III – Big O to those who knew him well – was honored by Cedartown High School with a moment of silence and a tribute from PA Announcer Sam Branch ahead of kickoff of the Berkmar-Cedartown game. Gammage, a […] The post BULLDOG FOREVER: Cedartown High honors alumni player who passed this week appeared first on Polk Today.
2024 Tour Championship starting strokes: Leaderboard based on FedEx Cup ranking
The 2024 Tour Championship leaderboard and starting strokes have been announced for the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup finale played at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The Tour Championship field is comprised of 30 players, competing over 72 holes. The Tour Championship is the only PGA Tour stroke-play event that will use a handicap system. The top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings after the BMW Championship qualify for the event were slotted with starting strokes based on their FedEx Cup ranking.
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