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Hometown Headlines Radio Edition: Local news without the static. — 379 episodes
A Hometown Radio Christmas reunion with Harry Musselwhite: New acting gigs (MacGruber!), new production company, New Mexico -- but the same Harry.
Hometown Radio: Deadline to order Rome's best barbecue extended until Aug. 20. What to know about changes to the Sept. 6 Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue.
Hometown weather podcast: Rough evening ahead.
The return of the Hometown Podcast -- and then some.
Podcast: Boots on the ground-- Rome Ga Cares, NW Georgia help hurricane victims. An interview with Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford.
Sheriff Tim Burkhalter on the latest mission of Rome Ga Cares: Helping a Louisiana parish recover after the ravaging winds of Hurricane Laura.
Weekly Rant: Who will make the best decision for your child's health, safety as school begins? Only you.
Today's Rant: Private sector goes adult, bypasses political grandstanding over face coverings: No mask, no entry. Now how will local businesses, offices respond?
Rant. Some changes to Hometown: Fewer rants and a new Facebook home. Plus today's headlines.
Rant: There is crying in baseball after all. Plus today's headlines.
Rant: Time out on the return of sports? Plus today's first headlines.
Rant: The pandemic, patriotism and a different type of Independence Day. Plus today's headlines.
Rant: Time to be adults again with COVID-19. Plus today's headlines.
Rant: Limit absentee votes after primary success? That's voter suppression. Plus today's headlines.
Rant: Georgia passes 'hate crimes' bill; silence follows. Plus today's headlines.
Rant: Solution for downtown concerns -- sex and alcohol? Plus today's first headlines.
Rant: What dad needs this Father's Day isn't on a shelf or in a box. Plus today's headlines.
A national embarrassment only Northwest Georgians can fix. Plus the fastest 90 seconds of news in the nation.
News & rants: A blessing for community policing -- and a shot in the arm for the local economy.
Rant of the day: From alcohol rebates to moving statues, a closer look inside today's top headlines.
Rant: The other problem at Myrtle Hill.
Erin Hernandez of the NWGA Regional Cancer Coalition on programs in danger because of legislative budget cuts. How you can help.
Rant: Rome's image melts down on Twitter. News: Runoff in Floyd sheriff's race. 74th local virus victim.
Rant: Call her madam congresswoman. News: Election hangover; severe weather possible today.
Rant: Of primaries, protests and pandemics. News: Election day finally here. Rome's 'no' vote on open container.
Peaks& Valleys: Dazzling voting numbers. The virus never went away. And grateful for calm protests. Plus our newscast.
Rant: Missing Georgia's star-spangled legend. News: JCPenney closing. A community prays for peace. Virus updates.
Rant: Primary concerns about the primary. Newscast: Prayer service tonight, more weekend protests. Key arrest in shooting?
Rome shooting kills one. Office on 6th Ave. listed at $990K. Virus updates. Rant: Who decides what you should know?
Floyd, Bartow river rescues rising. Ga.'s May virus report: Deaths up 44%, positive tests, 50%. Rant: Of pandemics and protests.
Rant: Doubling down on downtown. Kemp lifts restrictions even as virus deaths, positive tests rise.
Rant: When Facebook meets Shark Tank. News: Record-level jobless rates. Ga. virus deaths at 1,933.
Rant: Brutal Tuesday shows virus impact. Newscast: 4 more deaths here. 2 businesses announce closings.
Newscast: LakePoint reopens for summer. Virus cases up 50% in a month. Rant: 'Citizen's arrest, citizen's arrest!'
GBI suspect faces drug charges. Virus deaths surge by 78. Graduations begin. Storms due. Rant: Rough day for the governor.
GBI: 2 men arrested 'in connection with' Rome murders. Jobless claims surge. Jump in positive virus tests here. Rant: Ready for some football?
The latest from the GBI: Two people arrested on obstruction, weapons and theft charges in connection with Rome double homicide
Hospital celebrates virus patient's release after 21 days. Rant: We understand the confusion over the Pandemic Primary.
New charges in child's shooting death. House 13 proflies. Coronavirus updates. Rant: Time to recycle recycling.
Double murder: Agents seek public's help. More openings in Rome. Positive tests rise. Rant: Feeling lucky this weekend?
GBI investigates deaths of 2 sisters found off Bypass. 4th Bartow resident dies this week. Rant: To identify or not.
C-130 flyover is Thursday. Jandy's closes. 34th Bartow virus victim; nearly 1,500 in Ga. Rant: Last toppings on the Jandy' s story.
3 more virus deaths here; state at 1,444. Rome talks budgets, block parties. Rant: Serving time as a patient under investigation.
More than 1,400 dead, 34,000 testing positive in Georgia. Court clerk candidate profiles. Rants: Trimming Facebook and flirting with disaster.
Floyd schools set graduations; Bartow school offices reopen. Virus: 60 deaths here. Rant: Welcome to the new mundane.
Vista Metals idling 120 people. 2 more virus deaths in NW Georgia; state total at 1,327. Rant: A right-to-you news source? Maybe.
Big, small projects power $17 million spring. Swift & Finch grows. 1,300 coronavirus deaths in 2 months. Rant: Betting on our future.
13th Gordon resident dies; state death toll at 1,246. Local schools get COVID-19 relief. Rant: House GOP debate shows one size fits all.
Floyd sheriff's hopefuls - why vote for me. Live House debate. Tortaco coming to Rome. Rant: Voccio's words shake Northwest Georgia.
April's death toll in Georgia: 1,007 residents. Shelter-in-place ends -- for most. Rant: The Fact Attack and flattening the myths.
Nursing home worker tells of outbreak, losing residents who 'are our family.' 55 dead in NW Georgia. Rant: 1,100 reasons to extend shelter in place.
Newscast/Rant: Storms due this afternoon. Outlets opening, not movies. Rant: Vote-by-mail already a huge success.
Some summer favorites won't be back this year. 4 more dead in NW Georgia, nearly 1,000 in state. Rant: The newest 'Nattering nabobs of negativism.'
Pandemic costs restaurant owner 40% of her business; she's open today. State death toll at 916. Rant: Dine in or take out?
Grim: 10 dead in Gordon, 46 in region, 881 in state, 50,000-plus in U.S. John Henry's update. Rant: 'Adults' say too soon to open.
Newscast/Rant: Double shot of severe storms today. State death toll at 846; jobless rate surges. Rant: Trump vs. Kemp, double secret sheltering.
Local death toll at 43; statewide, 818. Severe storms due Thursday. Rant: Open Friday? We choose civil disobedience.
Amid 86 new deaths, 5% jump in positive tests, Kemp 'reopens' business. Rant: Economy vs. saving lives.
Storms spare NW Georgia. 689 virus deaths in Georgia; 36 here. Kemp live at 4 p.m. Rant: Open up Georgia? We're not ready.
2 more deaths in Bartow; region at 34 victims. Swift & Finch taking business to customers' neighborhoods. Rant: Distancing ourselves from the real news.
Virus claims 32 people here, 576 statewide. Superintendent writes to 630 graduates. Rant: Who's afraid of voting-by-mail and why?
500 test kits on the way; free testing expands. Rant: Finally, talking about the aftermath.
Cleanup continues from Easter storms. 2 more local deaths from coronavirus; positive tests surge. Rant: Sirens, Code Red -- and being storm ready.
6 dead following storms; 17,000 without power. 16th Bartow coronavirus victim. An Easter we won't forget.
Latest Ware Mechanical Weather Podcast: Two threats of very severe weather, from mid afternoon into early Monday. Tornado concerns growing.
Severe weather podcast: National Weather Center's latest update on several rounds of storms, potential tornadoes, flooding on Sunday.
National Weather Service: Severe weather threat for Sunday afternoon and evening/early Monday. Tornadoes, hail, flooding possible.
Virus claims 4 more Northwest Georgians; 25 so far. Rome demands more tests. Rants: Election drama, confusion just gets worse.
Newscast: Our economy, our jobs. Berry economics professor Dr. Frank Stephenson on conoravirus and the financial impact on Northwest Georgia.
Morning storm rattles region. Virus claims 4th Floyd resident. Rant: Celebrating the miracle, even in your Easter jammies.
Podcast with Jay Shell: Rome City Brewing's Broad Street buildings on the market as Jay, Dr. Trent Prault look for a larger site around town.
12th victim in Bartow; 19th in our region. State: Virus still spreading. Rant: Brian Kemp's most critical hour comes today.
75 die in Georgia in a day; 6 in our area. Rant: It took the flu five years to kill 294 Georgians; coronavirus claimed just as many in five weeks.
A dozen locals among state's death toll of 219. Impact on business, politics, schools. Rant: We need a daily newspaper.
Virus spreads; Kemp orders shelter-in-place. Local updates. Rant: What's essential? You. Please stay at home.
Kemp closes schools, shutting down state. Local virus impact, updates. Rant: Coronavirus already the story of the century.
7 area residents among state's 125 deaths; 121 'positive' tests here. Rant: Liberty Square, a month later -- no one saw what was coming next.
Grim milestone as Georgia deaths hit 102. Impact on area business. Rant: How we're fighting back.
5 found dead in Bartow apartment. Trump: More social distancing. Georgia: 83 deaths; five here. Rant: Gimme shelter (trends we're seeing).
Shaw briefly closing 5 Bartow plants. Fourth local death; 131 cases here. Rant: Grim headlines won't stop messages of hope.
Bartow Headlines Newscast: 8 patients test positive at Cartersville Medical; another 31 await results. Prayer vigil outside CMC this evening. 'Virtual visit' at urgent care.
Georgia death toll at 47; U.S. now at 1,000-plus. Latest local updates. Rant: Taking it to the streets.
Podcast: Rome City Commissioner Mark Cochran on the coronavirus spread and what was behind the City Commission's mandate to shelter-in-place.
Newscast: 76 test positive in Bartow County. 38 die statewide including one resident each in Bartow, Gordon, Floyd counties. Changes in Cartersville's curbside restaurant sales. Nearly 3 inches rain.
105 test positive in NW Georgia. 3 dead here; 38 statewide. County OK's shelter-in-place. Rant: As time goes by.
Newscast/Rant: Second Bartow man dies; third in our area. Rome told to shelter-in-place. Rant: Too little, too late?
Virus claims 25 in Georgia; 2 here. One man dead, another held. Rant: Coronavirus priorities; 'God in more homes.'
Bartow man, 69, the latest local coronavirus victim. Church service guide. Rant: A failure to communicate.
Dining goes to-go as coronavirus cases increase. Remembering Glynn Stone. Rant: Restaurant workers also victims.
Liberty Square choir member dies. 'Emergency' decree due at 4 p.m. Rant: A sad but historic day.
16 coronavirus cases so far at Cartersville Medical; 86 await results. Truett's, Harvest Moon close. Rant: Make the tough call.
Second Floyd Schools employee tests positive. Our changing lives. Collision kills boy, 2. Rant: A decision on indecision.
16 virus cases here; 75 await results. Our changing lives. Two new bargain stores open. Rant: Compassion and coronavirus.
Coronavirus and our community: County Commission Chair Scotty Hancock, County Manager Jamie McCord keeping us ahead of the threat, what's been done, what might be next.
Newscast/Rant: 8 test positive in our area; 42 statewide. Flu not letting up. Rant: Our economy also a victim.
Newscast: 6 coronavirus cases in NW Georgia; latest updates. 100 new jobs due. Rants: Confronting a pandemic.
Floyd leasing Kindred space 'just in case.' 3 local patients. Rant: Nail down the virus data, please.
Updates on local coronavirus cases, tests. 238 vote early on Monday. Rant: Spread the news, stop the virus.
Newscast: Expanded local, state coronavirus updates. Cabell studio headed to arts district. Advance voting expands. No rant.
Sunday newscast: Updates on the local coronavirus case, three additional people tested here and reports from the state, nation and world.
Druck Report: What to know about coronavirus, from symptoms to treatment, and best ways to protect yourself, loved ones with Dr. Charles E. McBride, Chief Medical Officer at Harbin Clinic.
Rant of the Day: Local coronavirus test proves one thing: Facebook had it right.
Preliminary positive coronavirus test at Floyd. Politics heats up. Rant: Facebook got it right.
Texas Roadhouse update. Politics: Early voting, Super Tuesday. Rain: 2 inches? Rant: Sunday campaigning?
2 coronavirus cases in our state. 'Stranger Things' filming here. Latest weather. Druck Report: Wendy Davis on huge week in politics.
The Druck Report: Inside the Presidential Preference Primary with Wendy Davis. Plus: Advance voting, candidate qualifying and a November to remember on the way.
Rants of the Day: No politics in Coronavirius. Georgia's less-than-super Tuesday. Farewell to Fudd's.
With new projects, no retiring for Brian Dulaney. Fuddruckers closes. Huge week in politics. Rants: Coronavirus reaction, political puzzles.
Friday's rant: Calhoun/Gordon Co. set the example for dealing with coronavirus threat. Who's next?
Gordon County gets proactive on coronavirus (also today's rant). Big business news day. Jet crash update. Sound bites: Attracting young professionals.
Crashes kill teen, Cedartown man. Restaurant closes. Shell seeks new term. No rant today. Sound Bites: Rome's growth.
The Druck Report: From adopting a pro-growth plan to creating a River Walk, City Commissioner Mark Cochran outlines Rome's potential and what's next.
Rant: Potential coronavirus concerns and a failure to communicate -- in a common, easy-to-understand language(s).
5 GOP House candidates to speak Tuesday. 2 child solicitation arrests. Rant: Coronavirus concerns. Sound bite: River District.
Tuesday's Rant: Yet another tree falls on Broad Street, this one in front of the chamber.
Hufstetler's 'surprise medical bill' clears key hurdle. Officer honored. Rant: Another downtown tree gone. And: new voting machines.
Rant: Peaks & Valleys -- What housing crisis? Coronavirus shuffle. A new low in the U.S. House race. Celebrating a fighter.
$28 million 'baby boom.' A new 'Gourmet.' Peaks & Valleys of NW Georgia. Sound bite: Voter deadline.
Assessment so far of 2020: Hit reset button or fast forward?
Black ice concerns; latest closings, delays. 268 jobs for Calhoun. Rant: Hit reset or fast forward on 2020?
Rant of the Day: When it comes to 'dirty little secrets' and Campaign 2020, we'll let the candidates take out their own trash.
Nasty weather today; more tonight? 'Chick' opens March 18 in Bartow. Rant: Dirty little secrets this election season.
The Druck Report: Rome's aggressive plans to grow downtown, the River District, create a River Walk and embrace more younger residents.
United Way's 80-page digital resource guide shows what can be done with vision, determination.
Latest on rain, floods, what's next. Bartow murder suspect sought. Rant: Finally, a resource guide for those in need.
Rant of the Day: The Miracle on West Third Street.
Updates at LakePoint. More lunch at Sweet P's. Gas prices climb. Rant: Miracle on West Third Street.
Rant of the Day: Kindred closing a rare healthcare setback; how about replacing it with expanded veterans' medical services?
John Henry's Grill due on Broad. Surprising Kindred closing. Rant: Rare healthcare setback; replace it with veterans' care?
Rant of the Day: Plugging in to Georgia Power's power surge.
Morning storm soaks NW Georgia; some power outages. Shorter, mall business updates. Rant: Surge at Georgia Power.
Newscast extra: Rough weather expected; what to know from the National Weather Service and Hometown Headlines.
Rant of the Day: Facebook and Coronavirus – collision course!
Summerville Park update. Moving 'Mountains' on Broad. Young hero. Jet crash update. Rant: Coronavirus, Facebook -- collision course.
Rant of the Day: Delay or close schools? Just make the decision, earlier the better.
Flooding rain continues. School updates. Fazoli's on the way. Rant: Delay or close schools? Just make an early decision.
Rants of the Day: Nelle's farewell. A rugged search and recovery. Brandon's 'Warriors.' Fathers, sons and sports.
Latest on jet crash. Much more rain; flood concerns. Brandon's 'Warriors.' Rants: Nelle's farewell; rugged search; fathers and sons.
The Druck Report hosts "Jay Shell's Creek Stories: Beware Brown Red, undisputed rooster champ -- and my buddy."
The Druck Report: Elections Chief Robert Brady on what to know about new voting machines as presidential primary draws closer. Plus: Advance voting updates.
Friday's Rant: Exactly how do you tell nine Republican House candidates apart?
Weather aftermath, updates. Robinson buys more Broad St. Remembering Nelle. Rant: 9 GOP House hopefuls: What's the difference?
Rant of the Day: From Iowa 'ruckus' to 'Stage' of the Union to impeachment vote, what have we learned?
Storms pounds NW Georgia. Panda Express update. HUG tonight. Rant: Iowa, 'Stage' of the Union -- we can do better.
Wednesday's rants: Iowa Caucus results--local 'feel'? A Coosa ESPN moment. Ailing Limbaugh. Local businesses thrive. Our community needs a 'HUG' on Thursday.
Rough 24 hours of weather ahead. Pick O 'Deli update. Rants: On Iowa, Limbaugh and a community HUG.
Tuesday's Rant: When half time is the Super Bowl story
Rough weather on the way. Business updates. Flu deaths increase. Rant: Super Bowl gets in the way of half time.
Monday's Rant: Is the U.S. House race becoming a food fight?
Community rallies to help brain cancer patient. Shoe store becoming urgent care. Watch this week's weather. Rant: Politics or food fight?
Broad Street, hot or not? Closings say one thing; real estate sales perhaps another.
Calhoun brewery due March 1. More downtown sales. Rant: Broad Street, hot or not?
Thursday's rant: Politics 2020 is a ride on the Great Georgian Scream Machine.
Wendy's returning to Cedartown. Soaring jobless rate in Chattooga. Rant: Politics & the Great Georgian Scream Machine.
Wednesday's Rants: Tragic headlines for families. Another candidate showdown next week? Challenging Kemp. Super Saturday or Sunday?
Dining & Drink updates. Court clerk showdown. Rants: Tragic family headlines. Governor challenged. Super Saturday?
Tuesday's Rants: More fallout from Burkhalter attack. Public Health needs more, not less transparency on coronavirus. News, not schmooze.
Aftermath of marina fire that killed 8. Coosa coach off to Calhoun. Coronavius updates. Rants: More political backfire; public health concerns.
The Druck Report: Campaign season turns ugly early. Look for swipe at Sheriff Tim Burkhalter to backfire -- very loudly.
Women's Leadership Academy's first class 15 strong. A real reuben. Rant: Campaign season gets ugly early.
Friday's Rants: Troubling traffic data in Rome. Lessons learned from 2019 advance voting? Covering Saturday's rally.
Latest news tips, rumors. 17% jump in accidents in '19. Rants: Wreck reports on area driving and 2019 advance voting.
Thursday's Rant: The highs, lows of Northwest Georgia from star students, a job surge, retail concerns and a Panera plug.
Sheriff's race: $156,000 in contributions so far. Job surge in December. Peaks & Valleys: Our highs, lows in NW Georgia.
Wednesday's Rant: Four elections, thousands of dollars — but how many voters?
Arrest in Rome's first murder of '20. Politics: Sheriff's forum, new House hopefuls. Rant: Dollars, debates and campaigns.
Tuesday's Rant: Guns, politics and the 2020 elections.
Buzzing on Broad St. Second Amendment 'sanctuary' rally. Floyd's $100K pledge. Rant: Guns and politics.
Friday's Rant: From broadcast legends Stephen A. and Nelle Reagan to baseball and a lot inbetween.
3 arrested by Floyd Police, FBI. River District changes. King celebration begins. Rants: From broadcast legends to baseball.
Real stories of 2020 primary races (U.S. House, sheriff). DOT open house today on bridge update (our rant as well).
Wednesday's Rant: The highs and lows of local retail.
McAlister's Deli due in August; Pier 1 closing. Ball groundbreaking. Rant: Highs, lows of local retail.
Tuesday's Rant: The all-new, all-different Rome City Commission?
Collins returns as Rome's mayor. Brewery sets $85M expansion. Rant: The all-new, all-different City Commission?
Latest storm recovery updates. Midian Roofing program a first for state. Peaks & Valleys: Storm edition.
Friday's Rant: Why we're in 'weather panic' mode.
Severe weather due Saturday; heavy rain next. Banking updates. Wreck update. Rant: We're in 'weather' panic mode.
Thursday's Rant of the Day: Echos from the November City Commission election and what it means to Monday's vote for mayor.
Driver 'serious' after Shorter wreck. Updates on Turner McCall bridge. Politics and dining. Rant: Echos from the city election.
Updated: Armuchee burglary ring. Bistro site for sale. Political show & tell. Rant: Is there a doctor in the House? (Maybe)
Wednesday's Rant: Is there a doctor in the House? (and other congressional candidates).
Armuchee burglary ring. Bistro site for sale. Political show & tell. Rant: Is there a doctor in the House? (Maybe)
Tuesday's Rant. Big changes for the '20 Rome Braves: New boss, new spring training base, upgraded stadium and where to after Rome?
Cedartown parents in jail following child's death. 2019 weather: hotter, wetter. Rant: Big changes for '20 Rome Braves.
Monday's Rant of the Day: Why we like the '20s (so far).
'Emerson Explosion' of development begins. About that new bridge. Rant: We like the '20s (so far).
Weekend observation: The incredible life story of Dr. Ouida Dickey.
Rainfall at 1.5 inches; flood watch until 7 p.m. Police, health, education updates. Plus: An amazing life, Dr. Ouida Dickey.
Thursday's Rants of the Day: Politics, dining, sports and remembering a local legend.
UPDATED: 2 inches of rain, flood watch due. New U.S. House hopeful. 10 rants: Politics, dining, sports and remembering a local legend.
Tuesday's Just the Rant: Our 2020 predictions including retail, dining, traffic and politics.
Changes at Crawdaddy, Pizza Hut; beans & greens day! Polk death investigation. Rant: 2020 predictions -- retail, dining, traffic, politics.
Monday's rank: Peaks and Valleys of NW Georgia: Trevor Lawrence, the Chipper, Johnny Isakson and 2019.
Power crews repair storm damage. Marie Hodge Gordon on 16 years with U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. Peaks & Valleys: Our recent highs and lows.
Monday's Rant: Must there be a Rant of the Day?
2.5 inches of rain, some power outages so far. 10 major projects due in '20. Rant: Must there be a Rant of the Day?
Friday's Just the Rant: Some needed extra 'light' this Christmas season.
Weekend washout brewing; storms of Decembers past. Del Taco opens big. Rant: We need more of this this Christmas.
Thursday's Rant of the Day: What is it about our 'taste' for local news?
Tire center, Chipotle in at East Bend. Bartow: New industry, new Chicken Salad Chick. Man charged in teen sex sting. Rant: Our 'taste' for local news.
Wednesday's Rant of the Day: Time to recycle the fake Christmas tree in front of Rome City Hall.
Good news on Rome's manufacturers. Tennis courts close; hotel next. What's next for Johnny's? Rant: Recycle the fake Christmas tree at city hall.
Tuesday's Rant of the Day: Enough, already, of the BLANK of the decade (fill in the blank).
1,000 without power after storms. 'New' restaurant closes. 2nd flu death. Rant: Enough BLANKs of the decade (fill in the blank).
Rant of the Day: Who won the weekend, from Christmas Back Home to SantaCon to sports to some special glasses -- and butternut squash.
Pilots organizing at Russell Airport. Business updates. Rough weather tonight? Rant: Who won the weekend and why.
Friday's Rant of the Day: One of your friends needs your prayers. Skipping the Richard Jewell movie -- and most of the 41 bowl games.
Manis buys former Ga. Power campus. Key move by Southeastern Mills. Rants: One of your friends needs prayers. Richard Jewell movie.
Thursday's Just the Rant: How do we thank all the cheerful givers?
Drowned Valley Brewing sets grand opening; Calhoun brewery next. Christmas events. Rant: How do we thank all the cheerful givers?
Wednesday's Rant of the Day: One retailer needs a little Christmas spirit.
Updates on tricky weather forecast. $75 million development planned in Emerson. Rant: Store missing Christmas spirit.
Tuesday's Rant of the Day: Will the House seat go red, blue or Greene?
Fairfield Inn planned next to tennis center. Outsider wants House seat? 'Fusion' dining. Rant: Will the House seat go red, blue or Greene?
Hometown Podcast: A blast from the past as we remember K-98 with longtime owner Mills Fitzner.
Rant: Georgia Chamber chief's assessment of Rome a blueprint for success.
Bartow company hopes to boost jobs to 1,100. Rome doctor's love of curling pays off. Christmas events. Rant: Georgia Chamber chief's assessment of Rome a blueprint for success.
Rants of the Week: Topics include stunning changes to the 2020 elections; Brian Kemp's Senate pick; primary concerns; and next year's Black Friday.
Del Taco opens Dec. 18 in West Rome. Graves is out; who's in? Benham resigning. Rant: 2020 election just got hotter.
Just the Rant: State GOP decides you don't need a choice in the March presidential primary.
Why earth is moving in Shannon. Bishop resigns from Rome Braves. Hero school officer. Rant: State GOP says you don't need a choice in the March presidential primary.
Just the Rant: Paul Harvey was right; 'it's not one world.' Just ask Brian Kemp, Nick Saban, Tom Brady.
Christmas parade lights up Rome. Fire death investigated. Dining updates. Rant: Paul Harvey was right; 'it's not one world.'
Monday's Just the Rant: There's a reason they call Brian Kemp governor.
Rant of the Day: Is it too soon to talk about Black Friday 2020?
New push, more changes at former Toys R Us store. Christmas parade a go for tonight. Rant: Big changes for Black Friday 2020.
Buc-ee's due in Calhoun in 2021. Your dining reviews. Parade season opens tonight. Rant: Brian Kemp's 'right' decision.
Just the Rant: What we're thankful for this Thankgiving.
Dining: Not Your Granny's Soul Food Fusion. John Schroeder to lead Christmas parade. Rant: What we're thankful for this Thankgiving.
Rant of the Day: Where were you during the Great Web Wipeout of 2019?
Home sales stay strong. Charges in separate sex crime cases. Rant: Surviving the Great Web Wipeout of 2019.
Just The Rant: Monday's Peaks & Valley's of Northwest Georgia (pancake breakfast, local football, more 'silos.')
The secret behind GMC Value Mart's success. Remembering Joe Wright. Week ahead. Peaks & Valleys of NW Georgia.
New advocate for the homeless? WNB Factory now in Bartow. Rainy weekend. Rant: United Way steps up to help the community's homeless.
$50 million plant, 110 jobs due in Adairsville. Jobless rate drops. Rant: Time to play, "Who Wants to be Rome's Next Mayor!"
Hometown Headlines Radio Edition: Local news without the static. (Trailer)
Rant of the Day: Can we fill 2,000 seats in one block of restaurants in downtown Rome?
All eyes on Democrats debate in Atlanta. Aventinue opens Nov. 26. Rome a top city for doctors. Rant: Reduce minor league baseball? A major league mistake.
Rome 'faltering?' We disagree -- to a point. Bekaert updates. Mr. & Mrs. Claus suit up. Rant: Improving Rome? Start today.
Third restaurant due at East Bend. Bekaert updates. Busy weekend. Christmas trees. Rant: About those 'conservation easements.'
IRS crackdown on conservation easements. Dining updates. 1,000 more jobs here. Rant: Ga. Power building huge for downtown's future.
Record low to start the day. Buyer for Ga. Power office? 1 million views of Justus' walk. Midweek observations.
Rough weather today, Wednesday. Two tragic accidents. Rant: A year after the economic development 'Big Switch.'
Aftermath of 411 collisions. Meet the 'Sausage Dogs.' Fox 5 at Sam's Burger-Deli to share 3,000 veterans' photos. Peaks & Valleys.
Power out in East Rome. Return of Herb Ballenger. Cold weekend -- busy one, too. Druck Report (and rant): Cochran's economic blueprint.
Druck Report: Mark Cochran on winning a Rome City Commission seat -- and his dazzling blueprint for shaping a very different future for the community.
A preview of Aventine restaurant. New hires at Greater Community; honors for Georgia and Broad Street. Weekend guide. Rant: Time for commissioners to play 'Survivor.'
Big changes for Rome's City Commission. Business: Floyd/Atrium combine, Goo-Goo and Chicken Salad Chick sell. A rant and Peaks & Valleys: election edition.
You decide Rome's future today. Polk plane crash kills pilot. Business updates. Rant: Our 100th podcast; what's next.
Roman to help decorate the White House for Christmas. Updates on La Scala, Crawdaddy's, Del Taco. Election news. Peaks & Valleys.
Halloween washout and more weather concerns. Little Caesar's opens. Rant: Flood of rain, flood of candidate endorsements.
Rome elections a week away; what we know so far. Flu fight begins. 2 inches of rain due. Rant: Why you need that flu shot.
Suspect held in bank robbery. Safe landing on I-75. LivingProof expanding. Second voting site. Peaks & Valleys on Peach State, voting.
$39 million hotel at LakePoint; more to come. Weekend washout? Podcast: Election dysfunction. Plus weekend observations.
Druck Report: Rome's confusing City Commission elections -- what will it take to get voters engaged both now and in 2020? Wendy Davis has some ideas and answers.
Cartersville keeps on truckin.' Chick-Fil-A upsizes express menu. Busy - and wet - weekend. Rant: Can pizza save local politics?
OYO rebranding area hotels. RPD seeks robbery suspect. Updates on ex-Rome doctor. 2nd voting site added. Peaks & Valleys.
'Significant' updates at LakePoint? Storms take it easy on us. Floyd's teacher the year. Rants: Wild dogs and AWOL voters.
Swift & Finch stirring things up. Wild dogs return. Fog advisory issued. Rant: Saluting 178 advance voters for enduring bizzaro election.
Watching our tropical Saturday weather. Crushed Tomato expands, KFC remodels. Busy weekend. Rant: New voting machines: Paper or plastic?
Updates on Ball Corp's $200 million expansion. Latest on closed Budgetel, families. Restaurant news. Rave: Salute Ball Corp. deal with something from a can made in Shannon.
Troubled Bartow hotel closed; 200 evicted. The Season Events grows; $19M Trion plant celebrated. Election updates. Peaks & Valleys: 12-pack of Northwest Georgia's highs, lows.
Noon meeting on fate of weekend advance voting. Timbo's opening a restaurant. Beer fest updates. Rant: Egos and the city commission.
Meet the BoilMasters, cooking for a cause. Advance voting begins. Vaping concerns in Gordon Co. Rant: Block the Vote.
2 Rome midlevel managers resign following investigation. Panda Express permit issued. Busy, cooler weekend. Rant: Power to the people, right on.
Two Floyd men held following chase to Ala. Another vaping death; more concerns. 'Fest'-ive weekend. Rant: Brian McCann a part of our sports history.
Druck Report: Cartersville's Drowned Valley Brewing Co. just about ready to pour. Owners Dean Kimberly and JD Dean on how an idea is about to become a craft brew destination.
Area's coolest food truck returns; craft beer updates. New security at Floyd Schools. Honors for city teacher. Election updates. Rant: United Way way of the future?
Froggy's jumping into former Kangaroo Jake's. Alli Mitchell on United Way changes. Peaks & Valleys as we remember a great community servant.
Druck Report: Alli Mitchell on why the United Way of Rome & Floyd County has changed 'to take on challenges ... that no one agency’s mission can take on alone.'
Meet the Ward 1 Commission candidates. Caching crowd means 'cha-ching' downtown. Remembering Ken Oates. Rant: Rome unglued? Maybe so.
Roll the dice, play Rome Opoly (seriously). Fair's biggest days; busy weekend. More near-record heat. Rant: We put our own spin on Rome Opoly.
Countdown to Rocket Wash opening. Fallout from McDaniel's 'Third World' comment. Huge weekend. Rant: Our first Facebook election!
More chamber fallout as Ken Wright leaves. Latest SAT scores. Fair opens (and great photos). Fighting breast cancer. Rant: Inspiration for would-be voters.
Updates on fatal Rockmart fire. City, county discuss home for economic development. The fair opens tonight. Rant: $2 million economic development bill.
Commissioners blistered on state radio show. Ward 3 candidate profiles, Q & A. Beer festivals brewing. Rant: Radio host calls city vote 'a scam.'
McDonald's back, better than ever in East Rome. STEMCO sold. Busy -- and hot -- weekend. Rant: Story behind 'I miss you' story.
The mystery behind the 'I Miss You' sign. Unemployment sinks. Busy, hot weekend. Rant: Rome's future is in voters' hands, not candidates.
'Pizza, pizza' due in East Rome by late October. City Commission candidate interviews posted. Impeachment updates. Rant: Sell tickets to GOP forum Thursday.
Old Toys R Us up for auction. Stylist indicted in husband's murder. Latest on SWAT shooting. Rant: The headlines hit close to home.
Suspect dies in shootout with area law enforcement. Coosa Valley Fair: What to know. This is fall? Rants: Reviving downtown, homeless dogs, football.
Save A Lot closes 3 area stores. Weekend: Plays, concerts, Bloody Marys. Weather: Gorgeous. Rant: New game show - Who Wants to be a U.S. Senator?
Two injured in U.S. 27 collision. Cartersville chef wins TV title, $250K. Business, education updates. Rant: Finally, a reality check.
Police: Suspect sought after firing at officers. Regional meth gang busted. 2 wild dogs caught. Lofts to welcome residents. Rant: Combining old, new in downtown.
Dog attacks: Animal Control's response and what's next. Prime time for Harvest Moon. Break in the heat this week. Rant: Story lines for TV coverage of dog attacks.
Dos Bros. and other dining updates. Rome Business Group building network. McClellan's high school picks. Weekend Observations: It was an emotional one.
Chemical fire closes Calhoun schools. Extra precautions at Coosa High. Bartow 'boom' continues. Peaks & Valleys: Homeless, Sept. 11, One Table.
Social media threat not credible but school officials on alert. Plasma center coming to Rome. Dark days at Tang's Garden. Observation: Downtown Rome needs to rethink summer events.
Homeless task force assembles. Update on wild dog packs. Power back after storms. Rant: City solution -- election and recall effort.
Two communities mourn crash victims. Updates on economic development. An almost-sneaky vote and a rant on that very issue.
Adult flag football part of parks & rec's new focus. One Table has seats available for Sunday. First candidates forum set. Rant: Canceling presidential primaries? We vote no.
Police seek suspect in Rome's 5th shooting in a month. Rome Axe Throwing debuts. Hot weekend ahead. Rants: Five short blasts today.
Dorian's not done off Georgia's coast. Local business updates. PAWS still has dogs in need of home. Weekend guide. Rant: In gun debate, companies fill leadership void.
Chipotle coming to Rome; new life for Chick-fil-A's shipping container. Updates on Dorian, coastal Georgia. Rant: High Court of Facebook on restaurant news.
Tracking Dorian's threat to Coastal Georgia. Chick-fil-A distribution center on the rise. Tragic Labor Day on our roads. Peaks & Valleys from the weekend.
Charles Love out of Ward 1 race. Isakson resigning. Murder suspect back in Chattooga. Rant: Isakson is our last real Republican.
Manhunt continues for double murder suspect. Harbin's pediatric center due in 2020. Rant: Seeing '2020' in bustling Redmond Corridor.
Druck Report: As 'vaping' spreads among our middle and high schoolers as well as adults, Erin Hernandez of the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition details escalating health risks.
Grand opening traffic: Let's be careful out there. Greater Community Bank renovating Calhoun office. Rant: When dining today, 'remember the ones who brung ya.'
Amid two key openings, two businesses closing. Knights cooking BBQ to help others. Peaks & Valleys: Highs, lows of commission candidates.
10 candidates for 6 commission seats -- so far. Mother's Finest in Rome tonight. Rant: Politics really is about 'Love' -- and war.
Burger, wings chain opening 2 spots in NWGA. 8 City Commission hopefuls so far. Rants: Yes to redevelopment; huge sports weekend; politics.
6 candidates in, more due for City Commission. Combo meal: Double restaurant openings. Rant: There's 'mor chikin' in your future.
Changes in high school football 'broadcasts' this fall. More City Commission candidates today. Storm aftermath; heat index of 101 today. Rant: The day the music died (local radio woes).
Manhunt under way for murder suspect; a gathering of Vietnam heroes; candidate qualifying begins. Rant: Exactly which part of 'the community' dropped the ball on helping the homeless?
Druck Report: From clean drinking water to rivers filled with kayaks to proactive talks with developers, Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman says CRBI is totally committed to our community.
Rants of the Week: An edited version of some of our commentary from the past few days on "urban camping," local "leadership."
Meeting Monday on community response to 'urban camping' ordinance. RaceTrac cancels West Rome plan (for now). Weekend guide. Rants: One more commission highlight; chicken salad wars.
Druck Report: There's no real limit on what we might see in Rome's River District. An interview with planners Artagus Newell and Brice Wood.
Rant of the day: Is this anyway to run local government? Plus: An audio edition of our headlines today: County schools deal with data breach; so-so employment news.
Concerns about City Commission's proposed homeless crackdown. Storms leave 1,100 in the dark; slightly cooler today. Rant: Priorities -- discarded litter or discarded people?
Newscast: Heat index of 108 today; what to know. Reward in arson case a first for Floyd. Dining: Mac 'n cheese and a shrimp boil. Rant: The heat is on to protect our student athletes.
Newscast: $2,400 signing bonuses, other incentives being used to fill law enforcement vacancies. Blistering heat today, Tuesday. Business updates. Peaks & Valleys.
East Rome Walmart's refit wraps up. Meet the 'Lindale Institute.' Perdue due at GOP rally. Rant: Conjuring the ghost of Richard Nixon (he's on Twitter!)
Harbin Clinic's first practices moving to new campus in Cartersville. Harbin also sponsoring Corky Kell Classic. Floyd adds 'Save my spot.' Peaks & Valleys: Highs, lows of Northwest Georgia.
OTR Wheel grows in Northeast Georgia; Greater Community Bank to open Cartersville branch. Some TV time for Dr. Brad Bushnell. Rant: Does media merger trend mean less local news? Only you can decide.
Newscast: Rockmart quadruple murder in January listed among nation's mass shootings. Pizza War in East Rome? DeSoto celebrates. Rant: Dubious distinction for Polk County -- again.
Newscast: Still no answers to Callier Springs fire. Rome man, 20, dies in wreck. Big week in politics. Rant: What-if lineup of radio guests in aftermath of El Paso, Dayton wouldn't change a thing.
News Roundtable: Our top stories from the past week, our latest interviews and what's ahead next week.
Newscast: VP Pence due here today. Main Elementary, Rome schools open. Huge office park due in Emerson. Peaks & Valleys: Highs, lows -- and lobby Pence for airport runway $$
Druck Report: Jay Shell, co-owner of Rome City Brewing Co., talks about the explosive growth of the craft beer brewed on Broad Street and what's next.
Newscast: Breakthrough on Summerville Park/Sleep Inn standoff? County schools back in session; lots of education news. Huge weekend for music. Rant: A change of face on Facebook.
Druck Report: Todd Wofford, the new Rome-Floyd Parks & Rec director, and Jim Alred on changes, new programs and what's ahead. You'll be stunned by the thousands who visit local parks, amenities.
Newscast: Chicken Salad Chick grand opening is Aug. 27. 'Black Widow' filming in Rome? Crushing new idea from Crushed Tomato. Rant: Cutting out the media 'middle man or woman.'
Two new breweries brewing in Cartersville, Calhoun. Restaurant updates. Education scores; back to school. Today's rant: Time to test all these tests we give our students, teachers.
Newscast: Local shops ready to join downtown's new Lofts. Busy month of politics begins. Summerville Park petition tops 900. Peaks & Valleys: the highs, lows of NW Georgia.
Druck Report: And they're off -- 20-plus Democrats vs. a Trump incumbency only he can derail. Dr. Frank Stephenson of Berry College breaks down the 2020 presidential sweepstakes.
Newscast: Business soaked? Sidewalk sale time! Jobless rate up here. Weekend guide. Also: What we can learn from the Go Go flood.
Druck Report: Eric McDowell on the escalating battle to keep Sleep Inn out of Summerville Park -- and how to help.
Newscast: New Dollar Tree due Sept. 12. Brick-oven pizza, brew brewing on West 3rd? Hint of fall today. Rant: Summerville Park exposes bigger concerns in Rome.
City to Summerville Park: You're on your own. 2 die in 411 crash. Hero cops save a life. Today's rant: Another 'surrender' by city leaders.
Newscast: What to know about Dos Bros. Body found near Rome river. Summerville Park showdown. Today's Rant: Defining night for the City Commission (and elections).
Druck Report: Social media pioneer Carol Morgan on why Facebook is critical to the success of your business (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, too).
Newscast: Thatcher's BBQ opens in Summerville. Big hit due from Plant Hammond closing. Family of 3 face pot trafficking charges. Huge weekend alert. Plus: Weekend observations (parking, pizza, people)
Newscast: Spirit Halloween returns; fence up at old Kmart as demo starts. Drug house destroyed. Great employment report. Rant: What these 'stats of the day' really mean to you.
Newscast: Lights out at Plant Hammond. Chicken Salad Chick hiring this Sunday. Bar Olympics return. Doughnut deal. Rant: Local vs. Amazon? Push relationships, deals -- not name calling, tired slogans.
Tuesday: New life for Sage Cottage. Rome Schools 'rollin' buses in January. Plant Hammond decision today. Rant: Moon walk celebration? Take a giant leap.
Newscast: Surge in senior living options in Floyd, Bartow. Bucket o Shrimp soft opening Tuesday. Peaks & Valleys: Highs, lows of NW Georgia.
You've got millions (of dollars) worth of reasons to do your part in the 2020 Census (maybe a job, too). Also: Critical City Commission elections begin next month. An interview with Wendy Davis.
Newscast: Rome High, Berry graduate killed in boating collision; how to help the family. Bucket o' Shrimp opens next week. Kmart demolition under way. Rant: Making music in downtown Rome.
Newscast: Rome woman dies from accident injuries. Dos Bros. opening in 2-3 months. Teens held in PHS vandalism. Kangaroo Jake's closes. Interviews: Summerville Park and RACA changes.
New Rome beer festival date, new office, new director, new chair: Changing times for RACA. An HHPodcast interview with Ali Booker and Chris Kerr.
Druck Report: Why Summerville Park doesn't want Sleep Inn on Charlton Street (that's where the entrance and exit will be). With Penny Evans-Plants.
Newscast: Heavy metal in motion at Kmart -- but no demo just yet. Tuesday's heat index: 105 degrees; no relief soon. Midweek observations: Change is good?
HHPodcast Interview: Keith Mickler of the county extension office on what this heat does to plants, trees and crops (avoid excess watering!) Plus: How to chase those varmints from your garden.
HHPodcast News: Enough already with 100-degree heat. Summerville Park hotel fight is city's problem to fix. Fatal accident on I-75. Rant of the Day.
HHPodcast News: Whatever happen to Tygar Evans. Tragic weekend on Georgia roads. Peaks & Valleys: Our highs and lows. Farewell to a friend (the vet longing for a final drive in his old pickup).
Druck Report: Local high school football expert John McClellan breaks down the 2019 season: New coaches, old rivalries and the teams to watch this fall.
Newscast: The Patriotic Party at Ridge Ferry Park opens at noon today; fireworks tonight. Rome/Floyd has a new economic development chief. Today's rant: The cluttering of Broad Street.
Newscast: Quick interview with Missy Kendrick, the president of economic development for Rome/Floyd County.
Newscast: Summerville Park escalates fight against Sleep Inn. Economic development chief hired. Shopping center updates. Plus: Mission impossible?
Interview: With 675 inmates -- some with drug, mental concerns, the Floyd County Jail is changing. Sheriff Tim Burkhalter, Chief Deputy Tommy McGuire talk safety, training, a new 60-bed medical wing.
Newscast: 4 years of growth, success for Doug's Deli Downtown. A year after closing, work under way on East Rome pizza shop. Independence Day updates. Commentary: A farewell to a friend.
News: Massive meth bust; quarter ton seized. Major milestone for Rome attorney Brian Bojo. Huge weekend. Week-in-review: Busy week for law enforcement.
Newscast: Bucket of Shrimp due by later summer. Aragon fire kills man, 84. Weekend: Plays, fireworks, parades. Rant: Our restaurant addiction. Plus: 'Funky Druck'?
HHPodcast News: Employee at Willy's in Cartersville tests positive for Hepatitis A; what to know. Fatal fire in Aragon. Safe return for missing dementia patient, 17-year-old.
HHPodcast News: Census shows we're getting older, more diverse and growing at a slow rate. Business updates. Open house at Ruth & Naomi shelter. Peaks & Valleys.
HHPodcast Interview. Real Americana: The red, white and blue tradition that is Cave Spring's Fourth of July Parade with founder Christa Jackson.
HHPodcast News: Remembering Teresa, the 'face of Steak 'n Shake.' Friends helping local vet restore Frankenstein the pickup as his time runs low. Peaks & Valleys.
HHPodcast News: 3 men sought in Rome shooting; another Rome man wanted in attempted murder captured. A win for Summerville Park; the fight isn't over. Huge weekend: 13,500 due at River Jam.
HHPodcast News: A rough morning of weather, a violent evening of crime. Huge weekend ahead (River Jam: 13,500 fans). Plus: Thanking our law enforcement community.
HHPodcast News: Manhunt under way for attempted murder suspect from Rome; Lindale man in custody. New buyer for American Legion. More on AirLife's exit. Plus: News radar, Peaks & Valleys.
HHPodcast Interview: Underground Rome -- Down and a Little Dirty. Exploring what's below Broad Street with Mark Cochran of Cevian Design Lab.
HHPodcast News Update: AirLife chopper leaving Redmond. Economic development hire close. Business newsmaker updates.
HHPodcast News: Closer look at the East Bend (Kmart) updates. Political season begins. Names in the news. Peaks & Valleys.
HHPodcast News: A heart-breaking reunion at Notre Dame. Wayne Robinson launching Rocket Wash. Plus: Peaks & Valleys, the highs and lows of Northwest Georgia.
HHPodcast News: Local news, views and our first extended weekend entertainment report in segment two.
HHPodcast News: Search on for Rome shooting suspect. Second fatal accident in a week. Business: New thrift store yards from Goodwill? Busy weekend alert. Peace out (retires). Rapid Fire d
HHPodcast guest interview: From 'Community Watch' at Georgia Highlands College, the not-so-secret origins of the Hometown Podcast. An interview.
HHPodcast News: It's a $10 million-plus summer in Rome, Floyd County. New parking signs are going up in downtown -- three weeks later. Midweek observation: Giving summer back to our kids.
HHPodcast News: Downtown Rome's parking issue is solved; now to fix related problems. We have all the local headlines and an extended Peaks & Valleys on the parking debate.
HHPodcast News: August opening for Chicken Salad Chick (with drive through). A different slice of downtown. Pop-up pie shop (bring $$). Plus: Peaks & Valleys, rant of the day.
HHPodcast News: There's something about the rain this weekend. Lots of education news. Weekend guide. Plus: Weekend observations on parking and Monday's City Commission vote.
HHPodcast Interview: Parking in downtown Rome -- problems & promise. With guests Jay Shell and Harry Brock.
HHpodcast News: Hotel proposal has some sleepless. Weekend washout: 4 to 6 inches of rain due. Weekend guide. And today's headliner: Dylan Beasley.
HHPodcast News: What Evie McNiece's decision means to an already sizzling City Commission race. Plus: Weekday observations!
HHPodcast News: News about East Bend (former Kmart), downtown parking and even Paul Harvey (podcast inventer?)
HHPodcast News: The first edition (06/03/19)