Great opera-tunities: UWG alumna wins in Met auditions

More than a thousand young singers audition for the National Council each year and this year, she was one of five...

Northwest Georgia Reaches All-Time High Unemployment Rate in April

In Northwest Georgia, the unemployment rate increased in April to 13.3 percent, an increase of 9 percentage points. A year ago,...

Bartow County Man Arrested for Child Sexual Exploitation

The investigation began as a result of numerous reports received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) pertaining...

Gov. Kemp Praises Floyd’s Efforts to Fight COVID-19

Gov. Brian Kemp praised Floyd Medical Center's efforts to battle the COVID-19 pandemic during his visit to the hospital on Wednesday.

Seasonal Burn Ban Delayed until June 1st

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has agreed to temporarily modify the seasonal burn ban for Banks, Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon,...

3/26/20 COVID-19 update and statement on businesses remaining open

We are experiencing community spread of COVID-19 in Northwest Georgia and expect it to continue for the foreseeable future. Our ten-county...

United Community Bank shifting to a drive-thru and appointment-only service model

United Community Bank: Temporary Lobby Closures–Drive-Thru and Other Options Open

Rome sees positive annual numbers starting 2020

In Rome, the unemployment rate increased 0.2 percentage points in January, reaching 3.9 percent. A year ago, the rate was 5.1...

Ireland-based Company Expanding Operations in Floyd County

An Ireland-based international food company is expanding in Floyd County.

Kerry Group to Expand in Floyd County, Invest $125 Million

Kerry Group to Expand in Floyd County, Invest $125 Million