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Woman injured in Pickens County house explosion passes away after being hospitalized for injuries
Almost two weeks after a home in Pickens County exploded and severely injured the homeowner, Channel 2 Action News has learned she tragically passed away Friday morning.
Rome Board extends superintendent’s contract to 2027
Saturday, August 31, 2024–5:30 p.m. This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. The evaluation was completed during a called board meeting on Aug. 19 and the Rome News-Tribune acquired the evaluation summary through the Open Records...
Douglasville GA Increases Property Taxes by 17% as Douglas County KS Adjusts Mill Levy Amid Rising Property Values
Residents in Douglasville, GA, and Douglas County, KS, are facing changes in property taxes—one seeing an increase, the other a reduction offset by rising property values. In Douglasville, the city council passed a property tax increase of almost 17 percent during Thursday night's meeting, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Homeowners with properties assessed at $350,000 will bear an additional $175 annually, roughly translating to an approximate $15 monthly increase. This decision, attributed to the increased costs of Douglas County's fire service, will have a direct financial impact on residents.
Downtown Areas A Boon For Economic Development
One of the most important revenue tools for any rural community is a thriving downtown area. Rome has been intentional in cultivating a downtown culture that attracts locals and visitors alike. And other rural communities would do well to follow a similar model, experts say. There can’t be enough said about the economic importance of a bustling downtown area, Greg Wilson from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government said. ...
Military Salute: The Week of Aug. 31
Ross Marietta native Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexis Ross serves the U.S. Navy aboard Naval Station Everett at Naval Station Everett in the Pacific Northwest. Ross graduated from Sprayberry High School in 2014. “The main lesson I learned growing up is to listen with your ears and not your mouth,” said Ross. “I learned that...
Country Singer Zac Brown Seeks $3.2 Million for His Georgia Lake House
After four years of ownership, Zac Brown has decided to part ways with his Georgia retreat perched atop the south shores of Lake Lanier in his hometown of Cumming, about 45 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The founding member and frontman of the Grammy-winning country/rock group Zac Brown Band—probably most known for the hit songs Chicken Fried, Knee Deep, and Same Boat—is asking $3.25 million for the waterfront spread, which he acquired for $1.8 million in June 2020.In Northern California, a One-Room Schoolhouse Converted Into a 3-Bedroom Home Is Listed for $6.5 Million Built in the early 1990s, the white wood-sided...
Beloved Villa Rica street corner artist Cowboy Don dies at 69
VILLA RICA, Ga. — (Editor's note: The video above this story is from 11Alive's 2020 report on Cowboy Don.) Villa Rica is mourning the loss of a beloved community member, an artist known for creating and selling his latest work from a city street corner. Justin Donald Dodson, also...
Georgia Bulldog 2024 Football Schedule: Opponents, Dates And Times
The Georgia Bulldogs start the season with an elite test: The Clemson Tigers. And that’s just the beginning. Will Georgia make it to the Big Dance? As a member of the new and improved SEC, the Dawgs’ strength of schedule is impeccable. We will have to wait and see.
Holmes County’s Jones promoted to High-A
ROME, Ga (WMBB) — Holmes County and Northwest Florida State alum, Colby Jones was promoted to the Atlanta Braves’ High-A affiliate, the Rome Emporers. Jones was assigned to the August Green Jackets, the Braves’ single-A affiliate on August 4. Less than a month later, the infielder was promoted. He played his first game for the […]
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