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-Expanded interviews with Northwest Georgia newsmakers based on tomorrow's headlines.
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A Hometown Radio Christmas reunion with Harry Musselwhite: New acting gigs (MacGruber!), new production company, New Mexico -- but the same Harry.
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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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.
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Aug 08, 2021 |
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Hometown weather podcast: Rough evening ahead.
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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The return of the Hometown Podcast -- and then some.
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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Podcast: Boots on the ground-- Rome Ga Cares, NW Georgia help hurricane victims. An interview with Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford.
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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Sheriff Tim Burkhalter on the latest mission of Rome Ga Cares: Helping a Louisiana parish recover after the ravaging winds of Hurricane Laura.
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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Weekly Rant: Who will make the best decision for your child's health, safety as school begins? Only you.
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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Today's Rant: Private sector goes adult, bypasses political grandstanding over face coverings: No mask, no entry. Now how will local businesses, offices respond?
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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Rant. Some changes to Hometown: Fewer rants and a new Facebook home. Plus today's headlines.
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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Rant: There is crying in baseball after all. Plus today's headlines.
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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Rant: Time out on the return of sports? Plus today's first headlines.
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Rant: The pandemic, patriotism and a different type of Independence Day. Plus today's headlines.
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Rant: Time to be adults again with COVID-19. Plus today's headlines.
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Jun 26, 2020 |
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Rant: Limit absentee votes after primary success? That's voter suppression. Plus today's headlines.
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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Rant: Georgia passes 'hate crimes' bill; silence follows. Plus today's headlines.
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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Rant: Solution for downtown concerns -- sex and alcohol? Plus today's first headlines.
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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Rant: What dad needs this Father's Day isn't on a shelf or in a box. Plus today's headlines.
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Jun 19, 2020 |
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A national embarrassment only Northwest Georgians can fix. Plus the fastest 90 seconds of news in the nation.
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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News & rants: A blessing for community policing -- and a shot in the arm for the local economy.
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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Rant of the day: From alcohol rebates to moving statues, a closer look inside today's top headlines.
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Rant: The other problem at Myrtle Hill.
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Erin Hernandez of the NWGA Regional Cancer Coalition on programs in danger because of legislative budget cuts. How you can help.
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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Rant: Rome's image melts down on Twitter. News: Runoff in Floyd sheriff's race. 74th local virus victim.
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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Rant: Call her madam congresswoman. News: Election hangover; severe weather possible today.
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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Rant: Of primaries, protests and pandemics. News: Election day finally here. Rome's 'no' vote on open container.
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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Peaks& Valleys: Dazzling voting numbers. The virus never went away. And grateful for calm protests. Plus our newscast.
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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Rant: Missing Georgia's star-spangled legend. News: JCPenney closing. A community prays for peace. Virus updates.
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Jun 05, 2020 |
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Rant: Primary concerns about the primary. Newscast: Prayer service tonight, more weekend protests. Key arrest in shooting?
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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Rome shooting kills one. Office on 6th Ave. listed at $990K. Virus updates. Rant: Who decides what you should know?
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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Floyd, Bartow river rescues rising. Ga.'s May virus report: Deaths up 44%, positive tests, 50%. Rant: Of pandemics and protests.
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Rant: Doubling down on downtown. Kemp lifts restrictions even as virus deaths, positive tests rise.
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May 29, 2020 |
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Rant: When Facebook meets Shark Tank. News: Record-level jobless rates. Ga. virus deaths at 1,933.
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May 28, 2020 |
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Rant: Brutal Tuesday shows virus impact. Newscast: 4 more deaths here. 2 businesses announce closings.
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May 27, 2020 |
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Newscast: LakePoint reopens for summer. Virus cases up 50% in a month. Rant: 'Citizen's arrest, citizen's arrest!'
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May 26, 2020 |
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GBI suspect faces drug charges. Virus deaths surge by 78. Graduations begin. Storms due. Rant: Rough day for the governor.
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May 22, 2020 |
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GBI: 2 men arrested 'in connection with' Rome murders. Jobless claims surge. Jump in positive virus tests here. Rant: Ready for some football?
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May 21, 2020 |
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The latest from the GBI: Two people arrested on obstruction, weapons and theft charges in connection with Rome double homicide
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May 20, 2020 |
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Hospital celebrates virus patient's release after 21 days. Rant: We understand the confusion over the Pandemic Primary.
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May 19, 2020 |
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New charges in child's shooting death. House 13 proflies. Coronavirus updates. Rant: Time to recycle recycling.
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May 18, 2020 |
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Double murder: Agents seek public's help. More openings in Rome. Positive tests rise. Rant: Feeling lucky this weekend?
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May 15, 2020 |
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GBI investigates deaths of 2 sisters found off Bypass. 4th Bartow resident dies this week. Rant: To identify or not.
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May 14, 2020 |
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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.
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May 13, 2020 |
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3 more virus deaths here; state at 1,444. Rome talks budgets, block parties. Rant: Serving time as a patient under investigation.
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May 12, 2020 |
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More than 1,400 dead, 34,000 testing positive in Georgia. Court clerk candidate profiles. Rants: Trimming Facebook and flirting with disaster.
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May 11, 2020 |
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Floyd schools set graduations; Bartow school offices reopen. Virus: 60 deaths here. Rant: Welcome to the new mundane.
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May 08, 2020 |
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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.
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May 07, 2020 |
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Big, small projects power $17 million spring. Swift & Finch grows. 1,300 coronavirus deaths in 2 months. Rant: Betting on our future.
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May 06, 2020 |
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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.
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May 05, 2020 |
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Floyd sheriff's hopefuls - why vote for me. Live House debate. Tortaco coming to Rome. Rant: Voccio's words shake Northwest Georgia.
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May 04, 2020 |
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April's death toll in Georgia: 1,007 residents. Shelter-in-place ends -- for most. Rant: The Fact Attack and flattening the myths.
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May 01, 2020 |
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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.
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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Newscast/Rant: Storms due this afternoon. Outlets opening, not movies. Rant: Vote-by-mail already a huge success.
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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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.'
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Pandemic costs restaurant owner 40% of her business; she's open today. State death toll at 916. Rant: Dine in or take out?
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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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.
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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Newscast/Rant: Double shot of severe storms today. State death toll at 846; jobless rate surges. Rant: Trump vs. Kemp, double secret sheltering.
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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Local death toll at 43; statewide, 818. Severe storms due Thursday. Rant: Open Friday? We choose civil disobedience.
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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Amid 86 new deaths, 5% jump in positive tests, Kemp 'reopens' business. Rant: Economy vs. saving lives.
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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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.
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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2 more deaths in Bartow; region at 34 victims. Swift & Finch taking business to customers' neighborhoods. Rant: Distancing ourselves from the real news.
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Apr 17, 2020 |
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Virus claims 32 people here, 576 statewide. Superintendent writes to 630 graduates. Rant: Who's afraid of voting-by-mail and why?
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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500 test kits on the way; free testing expands. Rant: Finally, talking about the aftermath.
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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Cleanup continues from Easter storms. 2 more local deaths from coronavirus; positive tests surge. Rant: Sirens, Code Red -- and being storm ready.
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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6 dead following storms; 17,000 without power. 16th Bartow coronavirus victim. An Easter we won't forget.
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Latest Ware Mechanical Weather Podcast: Two threats of very severe weather, from mid afternoon into early Monday. Tornado concerns growing.
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Apr 12, 2020 |
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Severe weather podcast: National Weather Center's latest update on several rounds of storms, potential tornadoes, flooding on Sunday.
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Apr 11, 2020 |
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National Weather Service: Severe weather threat for Sunday afternoon and evening/early Monday. Tornadoes, hail, flooding possible.
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Apr 10, 2020 |
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Virus claims 4 more Northwest Georgians; 25 so far. Rome demands more tests. Rants: Election drama, confusion just gets worse.
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Apr 10, 2020 |
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Newscast: Our economy, our jobs. Berry economics professor Dr. Frank Stephenson on conoravirus and the financial impact on Northwest Georgia.
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Apr 09, 2020 |
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Morning storm rattles region. Virus claims 4th Floyd resident. Rant: Celebrating the miracle, even in your Easter jammies.
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Apr 09, 2020 |
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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.
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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12th victim in Bartow; 19th in our region. State: Virus still spreading. Rant: Brian Kemp's most critical hour comes today.
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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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.
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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A dozen locals among state's death toll of 219. Impact on business, politics, schools. Rant: We need a daily newspaper.
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Virus spreads; Kemp orders shelter-in-place. Local updates. Rant: What's essential? You. Please stay at home.
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Apr 03, 2020 |
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Kemp closes schools, shutting down state. Local virus impact, updates. Rant: Coronavirus already the story of the century.
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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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.
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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Grim milestone as Georgia deaths hit 102. Impact on area business. Rant: How we're fighting back.
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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5 found dead in Bartow apartment. Trump: More social distancing. Georgia: 83 deaths; five here. Rant: Gimme shelter (trends we're seeing).
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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Shaw briefly closing 5 Bartow plants. Fourth local death; 131 cases here. Rant: Grim headlines won't stop messages of hope.
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Mar 27, 2020 |
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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.
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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Georgia death toll at 47; U.S. now at 1,000-plus. Latest local updates. Rant: Taking it to the streets.
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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Podcast: Rome City Commissioner Mark Cochran on the coronavirus spread and what was behind the City Commission's mandate to shelter-in-place.
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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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.
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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105 test positive in NW Georgia. 3 dead here; 38 statewide. County OK's shelter-in-place. Rant: As time goes by.
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Newscast/Rant: Second Bartow man dies; third in our area. Rome told to shelter-in-place. Rant: Too little, too late?
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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Virus claims 25 in Georgia; 2 here. One man dead, another held. Rant: Coronavirus priorities; 'God in more homes.'
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Bartow man, 69, the latest local coronavirus victim. Church service guide. Rant: A failure to communicate.
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Mar 22, 2020 |
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Dining goes to-go as coronavirus cases increase. Remembering Glynn Stone. Rant: Restaurant workers also victims.
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Mar 20, 2020 |
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Liberty Square choir member dies. 'Emergency' decree due at 4 p.m. Rant: A sad but historic day.
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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16 coronavirus cases so far at Cartersville Medical; 86 await results. Truett's, Harvest Moon close. Rant: Make the tough call.
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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Second Floyd Schools employee tests positive. Our changing lives. Collision kills boy, 2. Rant: A decision on indecision.
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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16 virus cases here; 75 await results. Our changing lives. Two new bargain stores open. Rant: Compassion and coronavirus.
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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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.
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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Newscast/Rant: 8 test positive in our area; 42 statewide. Flu not letting up. Rant: Our economy also a victim.
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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Newscast: 6 coronavirus cases in NW Georgia; latest updates. 100 new jobs due. Rants: Confronting a pandemic.
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Mar 12, 2020 |
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Floyd leasing Kindred space 'just in case.' 3 local patients. Rant: Nail down the virus data, please.
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Mar 11, 2020 |
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Updates on local coronavirus cases, tests. 238 vote early on Monday. Rant: Spread the news, stop the virus.
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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Newscast: Expanded local, state coronavirus updates. Cabell studio headed to arts district. Advance voting expands. No rant.
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Sunday newscast: Updates on the local coronavirus case, three additional people tested here and reports from the state, nation and world.
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Mar 08, 2020 |
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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.
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Mar 06, 2020 |
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Rant of the Day: Local coronavirus test proves one thing: Facebook had it right.
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Mar 06, 2020 |
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Preliminary positive coronavirus test at Floyd. Politics heats up. Rant: Facebook got it right.
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Mar 06, 2020 |
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Texas Roadhouse update. Politics: Early voting, Super Tuesday. Rain: 2 inches? Rant: Sunday campaigning?
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Mar 04, 2020 |
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2 coronavirus cases in our state. 'Stranger Things' filming here. Latest weather. Druck Report: Wendy Davis on huge week in politics.
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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The Druck Report: Inside the Presidential Preference Primary with Wendy Davis. Plus: Advance voting, candidate qualifying and a November to remember on the way.
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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Rants of the Day: No politics in Coronavirius. Georgia's less-than-super Tuesday. Farewell to Fudd's.
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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With new projects, no retiring for Brian Dulaney. Fuddruckers closes. Huge week in politics. Rants: Coronavirus reaction, political puzzles.
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Friday's rant: Calhoun/Gordon Co. set the example for dealing with coronavirus threat. Who's next?
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Feb 28, 2020 |
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Gordon County gets proactive on coronavirus (also today's rant). Big business news day. Jet crash update. Sound bites: Attracting young professionals.
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Feb 28, 2020 |
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Crashes kill teen, Cedartown man. Restaurant closes. Shell seeks new term. No rant today. Sound Bites: Rome's growth.
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Feb 27, 2020 |
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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.
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Feb 26, 2020 |
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Rant: Potential coronavirus concerns and a failure to communicate -- in a common, easy-to-understand language(s).
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Feb 26, 2020 |
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5 GOP House candidates to speak Tuesday. 2 child solicitation arrests. Rant: Coronavirus concerns. Sound bite: River District.
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Feb 26, 2020 |
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Tuesday's Rant: Yet another tree falls on Broad Street, this one in front of the chamber.
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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Hufstetler's 'surprise medical bill' clears key hurdle. Officer honored. Rant: Another downtown tree gone. And: new voting machines.
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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Rant: Peaks & Valleys -- What housing crisis? Coronavirus shuffle. A new low in the U.S. House race. Celebrating a fighter.
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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$28 million 'baby boom.' A new 'Gourmet.' Peaks & Valleys of NW Georgia. Sound bite: Voter deadline.
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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Assessment so far of 2020: Hit reset button or fast forward?
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Feb 21, 2020 |
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Black ice concerns; latest closings, delays. 268 jobs for Calhoun. Rant: Hit reset or fast forward on 2020?
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Feb 21, 2020 |
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Rant of the Day: When it comes to 'dirty little secrets' and Campaign 2020, we'll let the candidates take out their own trash.
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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Nasty weather today; more tonight? 'Chick' opens March 18 in Bartow. Rant: Dirty little secrets this election season.
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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The Druck Report: Rome's aggressive plans to grow downtown, the River District, create a River Walk and embrace more younger residents.
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Feb 19, 2020 |
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United Way's 80-page digital resource guide shows what can be done with vision, determination.
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Feb 19, 2020 |
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Latest on rain, floods, what's next. Bartow murder suspect sought. Rant: Finally, a resource guide for those in need.
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Feb 19, 2020 |
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Rant of the Day: The Miracle on West Third Street.
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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Updates at LakePoint. More lunch at Sweet P's. Gas prices climb. Rant: Miracle on West Third Street.
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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Rant of the Day: Kindred closing a rare healthcare setback; how about replacing it with expanded veterans' medical services?
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Feb 14, 2020 |
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John Henry's Grill due on Broad. Surprising Kindred closing. Rant: Rare healthcare setback; replace it with veterans' care?
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Feb 14, 2020 |
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Rant of the Day: Plugging in to Georgia Power's power surge.
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Feb 13, 2020 |
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Morning storm soaks NW Georgia; some power outages. Shorter, mall business updates. Rant: Surge at Georgia Power.
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Feb 13, 2020 |
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Newscast extra: Rough weather expected; what to know from the National Weather Service and Hometown Headlines.
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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Rant of the Day: Facebook and Coronavirus – collision course!
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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Summerville Park update. Moving 'Mountains' on Broad. Young hero. Jet crash update. Rant: Coronavirus, Facebook -- collision course.
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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Rant of the Day: Delay or close schools? Just make the decision, earlier the better.
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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Flooding rain continues. School updates. Fazoli's on the way. Rant: Delay or close schools? Just make an early decision.
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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Rants of the Day: Nelle's farewell. A rugged search and recovery. Brandon's 'Warriors.' Fathers, sons and sports.
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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Latest on jet crash. Much more rain; flood concerns. Brandon's 'Warriors.' Rants: Nelle's farewell; rugged search; fathers and sons.
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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The Druck Report hosts "Jay Shell's Creek Stories: Beware Brown Red, undisputed rooster champ -- and my buddy."
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Feb 08, 2020 |
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The Druck Report: Elections Chief Robert Brady on what to know about new voting machines as presidential primary draws closer. Plus: Advance voting updates.
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Feb 07, 2020 |
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Friday's Rant: Exactly how do you tell nine Republican House candidates apart?
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Feb 07, 2020 |
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Weather aftermath, updates. Robinson buys more Broad St. Remembering Nelle. Rant: 9 GOP House hopefuls: What's the difference?
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Feb 07, 2020 |
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Rant of the Day: From Iowa 'ruckus' to 'Stage' of the Union to impeachment vote, what have we learned?
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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Storms pounds NW Georgia. Panda Express update. HUG tonight. Rant: Iowa, 'Stage' of the Union -- we can do better.
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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Wednesday's rants: Iowa Caucus results--local 'feel'? A Coosa ESPN moment. Ailing Limbaugh. Local businesses thrive. Our community needs a 'HUG' on Thursday.
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Feb 05, 2020 |
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Rough 24 hours of weather ahead. Pick O 'Deli update. Rants: On Iowa, Limbaugh and a community HUG.
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Feb 05, 2020 |
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Tuesday's Rant: When half time is the Super Bowl story
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Rough weather on the way. Business updates. Flu deaths increase. Rant: Super Bowl gets in the way of half time.
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Monday's Rant: Is the U.S. House race becoming a food fight?
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Community rallies to help brain cancer patient. Shoe store becoming urgent care. Watch this week's weather. Rant: Politics or food fight?
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Broad Street, hot or not? Closings say one thing; real estate sales perhaps another.
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Jan 31, 2020 |
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Calhoun brewery due March 1. More downtown sales. Rant: Broad Street, hot or not?
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Jan 31, 2020 |
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Thursday's rant: Politics 2020 is a ride on the Great Georgian Scream Machine.
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Jan 30, 2020 |
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Wendy's returning to Cedartown. Soaring jobless rate in Chattooga. Rant: Politics & the Great Georgian Scream Machine.
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Jan 30, 2020 |
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Wednesday's Rants: Tragic headlines for families. Another candidate showdown next week? Challenging Kemp. Super Saturday or Sunday?
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Dining & Drink updates. Court clerk showdown. Rants: Tragic family headlines. Governor challenged. Super Saturday?
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Tuesday's Rants: More fallout from Burkhalter attack. Public Health needs more, not less transparency on coronavirus. News, not schmooze.
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Aftermath of marina fire that killed 8. Coosa coach off to Calhoun. Coronavius updates. Rants: More political backfire; public health concerns.
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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The Druck Report: Campaign season turns ugly early. Look for swipe at Sheriff Tim Burkhalter to backfire -- very loudly.
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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Women's Leadership Academy's first class 15 strong. A real reuben. Rant: Campaign season gets ugly early.
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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Friday's Rants: Troubling traffic data in Rome. Lessons learned from 2019 advance voting? Covering Saturday's rally.
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Jan 24, 2020 |
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Latest news tips, rumors. 17% jump in accidents in '19. Rants: Wreck reports on area driving and 2019 advance voting.
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Jan 24, 2020 |
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Thursday's Rant: The highs, lows of Northwest Georgia from star students, a job surge, retail concerns and a Panera plug.
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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Sheriff's race: $156,000 in contributions so far. Job surge in December. Peaks & Valleys: Our highs, lows in NW Georgia.
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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Wednesday's Rant: Four elections, thousands of dollars — but how many voters?
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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Arrest in Rome's first murder of '20. Politics: Sheriff's forum, new House hopefuls. Rant: Dollars, debates and campaigns.
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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Tuesday's Rant: Guns, politics and the 2020 elections.
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Buzzing on Broad St. Second Amendment 'sanctuary' rally. Floyd's $100K pledge. Rant: Guns and politics.
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Friday's Rant: From broadcast legends Stephen A. and Nelle Reagan to baseball and a lot inbetween.
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Jan 17, 2020 |
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3 arrested by Floyd Police, FBI. River District changes. King celebration begins. Rants: From broadcast legends to baseball.
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Jan 17, 2020 |
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Real stories of 2020 primary races (U.S. House, sheriff). DOT open house today on bridge update (our rant as well).
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Jan 16, 2020 |
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Wednesday's Rant: The highs and lows of local retail.
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Jan 15, 2020 |
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McAlister's Deli due in August; Pier 1 closing. Ball groundbreaking. Rant: Highs, lows of local retail.
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Jan 15, 2020 |
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Tuesday's Rant: The all-new, all-different Rome City Commission?
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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Collins returns as Rome's mayor. Brewery sets $85M expansion. Rant: The all-new, all-different City Commission?
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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Latest storm recovery updates. Midian Roofing program a first for state. Peaks & Valleys: Storm edition.
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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Friday's Rant: Why we're in 'weather panic' mode.
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Jan 10, 2020 |
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Severe weather due Saturday; heavy rain next. Banking updates. Wreck update. Rant: We're in 'weather' panic mode.
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Jan 10, 2020 |
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Thursday's Rant of the Day: Echos from the November City Commission election and what it means to Monday's vote for mayor.
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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Driver 'serious' after Shorter wreck. Updates on Turner McCall bridge. Politics and dining. Rant: Echos from the city election.
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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Updated: Armuchee burglary ring. Bistro site for sale. Political show & tell. Rant: Is there a doctor in the House? (Maybe)
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Jan 08, 2020 |
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Wednesday's Rant: Is there a doctor in the House? (and other congressional candidates).
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Jan 08, 2020 |
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Armuchee burglary ring. Bistro site for sale. Political show & tell. Rant: Is there a doctor in the House? (Maybe)
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Jan 08, 2020 |
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Tuesday's Rant. Big changes for the '20 Rome Braves: New boss, new spring training base, upgraded stadium and where to after Rome?
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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Cedartown parents in jail following child's death. 2019 weather: hotter, wetter. Rant: Big changes for '20 Rome Braves.
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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Monday's Rant of the Day: Why we like the '20s (so far).
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Jan 06, 2020 |
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'Emerson Explosion' of development begins. About that new bridge. Rant: We like the '20s (so far).
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Jan 06, 2020 |
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Weekend observation: The incredible life story of Dr. Ouida Dickey.
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Jan 03, 2020 |
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Rainfall at 1.5 inches; flood watch until 7 p.m. Police, health, education updates. Plus: An amazing life, Dr. Ouida Dickey.
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Jan 03, 2020 |
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Thursday's Rants of the Day: Politics, dining, sports and remembering a local legend.
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Jan 02, 2020 |
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UPDATED: 2 inches of rain, flood watch due. New U.S. House hopeful. 10 rants: Politics, dining, sports and remembering a local legend.
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Jan 02, 2020 |
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Tuesday's Just the Rant: Our 2020 predictions including retail, dining, traffic and politics.
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Dec 31, 2019 |
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Changes at Crawdaddy, Pizza Hut; beans & greens day! Polk death investigation. Rant: 2020 predictions -- retail, dining, traffic, politics.
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Dec 31, 2019 |
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Monday's rank: Peaks and Valleys of NW Georgia: Trevor Lawrence, the Chipper, Johnny Isakson and 2019.
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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Power crews repair storm damage. Marie Hodge Gordon on 16 years with U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. Peaks & Valleys: Our recent highs and lows.
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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Monday's Rant: Must there be a Rant of the Day?
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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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?
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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Friday's Just the Rant: Some needed extra 'light' this Christmas season.
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Dec 20, 2019 |
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Weekend washout brewing; storms of Decembers past. Del Taco opens big. Rant: We need more of this this Christmas.
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Dec 20, 2019 |
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Thursday's Rant of the Day: What is it about our 'taste' for local news?
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Dec 19, 2019 |
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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.
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Dec 19, 2019 |
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Wednesday's Rant of the Day: Time to recycle the fake Christmas tree in front of Rome City Hall.
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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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.
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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Tuesday's Rant of the Day: Enough, already, of the BLANK of the decade (fill in the blank).
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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1,000 without power after storms. 'New' restaurant closes. 2nd flu death. Rant: Enough BLANKs of the decade (fill in the blank).
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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Rant of the Day: Who won the weekend, from Christmas Back Home to SantaCon to sports to some special glasses -- and butternut squash.
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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Pilots organizing at Russell Airport. Business updates. Rough weather tonight? Rant: Who won the weekend and why.
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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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.
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Dec 13, 2019 |
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Manis buys former Ga. Power campus. Key move by Southeastern Mills. Rants: One of your friends needs prayers. Richard Jewell movie.
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Dec 13, 2019 |
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Thursday's Just the Rant: How do we thank all the cheerful givers?
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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Drowned Valley Brewing sets grand opening; Calhoun brewery next. Christmas events. Rant: How do we thank all the cheerful givers?
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Dec 12, 2019 |
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Wednesday's Rant of the Day: One retailer needs a little Christmas spirit.
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Dec 11, 2019 |
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Updates on tricky weather forecast. $75 million development planned in Emerson. Rant: Store missing Christmas spirit.
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Dec 11, 2019 |
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Tuesday's Rant of the Day: Will the House seat go red, blue or Greene?
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Fairfield Inn planned next to tennis center. Outsider wants House seat? 'Fusion' dining. Rant: Will the House seat go red, blue or Greene?
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Hometown Podcast: A blast from the past as we remember K-98 with longtime owner Mills Fitzner.
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Rant: Georgia Chamber chief's assessment of Rome a blueprint for success.
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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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.
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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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.
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Dec 07, 2019 |
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Del Taco opens Dec. 18 in West Rome. Graves is out; who's in? Benham resigning. Rant: 2020 election just got hotter.
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Dec 06, 2019 |
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Just the Rant: State GOP decides you don't need a choice in the March presidential primary.
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Dec 05, 2019 |
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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.
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Dec 05, 2019 |
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Just the Rant: Paul Harvey was right; 'it's not one world.' Just ask Brian Kemp, Nick Saban, Tom Brady.
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Dec 04, 2019 |
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Christmas parade lights up Rome. Fire death investigated. Dining updates. Rant: Paul Harvey was right; 'it's not one world.'
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Dec 04, 2019 |
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Monday's Just the Rant: There's a reason they call Brian Kemp governor.
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Dec 03, 2019 |
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Rant of the Day: Is it too soon to talk about Black Friday 2020?
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Dec 03, 2019 |
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New push, more changes at former Toys R Us store. Christmas parade a go for tonight. Rant: Big changes for Black Friday 2020.
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Dec 03, 2019 |
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Buc-ee's due in Calhoun in 2021. Your dining reviews. Parade season opens tonight. Rant: Brian Kemp's 'right' decision.
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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Just the Rant: What we're thankful for this Thankgiving.
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Nov 27, 2019 |
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Dining: Not Your Granny's Soul Food Fusion. John Schroeder to lead Christmas parade. Rant: What we're thankful for this Thankgiving.
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Nov 27, 2019 |
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Rant of the Day: Where were you during the Great Web Wipeout of 2019?
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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Home sales stay strong. Charges in separate sex crime cases. Rant: Surviving the Great Web Wipeout of 2019.
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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Just The Rant: Monday's Peaks & Valley's of Northwest Georgia (pancake breakfast, local football, more 'silos.')
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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The secret behind GMC Value Mart's success. Remembering Joe Wright. Week ahead. Peaks & Valleys of NW Georgia.
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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New advocate for the homeless? WNB Factory now in Bartow. Rainy weekend. Rant: United Way steps up to help the community's homeless.
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Nov 22, 2019 |
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$50 million plant, 110 jobs due in Adairsville. Jobless rate drops. Rant: Time to play, "Who Wants to be Rome's Next Mayor!"
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Nov 21, 2019 |
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Hometown Headlines Radio Edition: Local news without the static. (Trailer)
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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Rant of the Day: Can we fill 2,000 seats in one block of restaurants in downtown Rome?
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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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.
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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Rome 'faltering?' We disagree -- to a point. Bekaert updates. Mr. & Mrs. Claus suit up. Rant: Improving Rome? Start today.
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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Third restaurant due at East Bend. Bekaert updates. Busy weekend. Christmas trees. Rant: About those 'conservation easements.'
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Nov 15, 2019 |
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IRS crackdown on conservation easements. Dining updates. 1,000 more jobs here. Rant: Ga. Power building huge for downtown's future.
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Nov 14, 2019 |
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Record low to start the day. Buyer for Ga. Power office? 1 million views of Justus' walk. Midweek observations.
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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Rough weather today, Wednesday. Two tragic accidents. Rant: A year after the economic development 'Big Switch.'
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Nov 12, 2019 |
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Aftermath of 411 collisions. Meet the 'Sausage Dogs.' Fox 5 at Sam's Burger-Deli to share 3,000 veterans' photos. Peaks & Valleys.
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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Power out in East Rome. Return of Herb Ballenger. Cold weekend -- busy one, too. Druck Report (and rant): Cochran's economic blueprint.
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Nov 08, 2019 |
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Druck Report: Mark Cochran on winning a Rome City Commission seat -- and his dazzling blueprint for shaping a very different future for the community.
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Nov 07, 2019 |
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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.'
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Nov 07, 2019 |
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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.
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Nov 06, 2019 |
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You decide Rome's future today. Polk plane crash kills pilot. Business updates. Rant: Our 100th podcast; what's next.
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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Roman to help decorate the White House for Christmas. Updates on La Scala, Crawdaddy's, Del Taco. Election news. Peaks & Valleys.
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Nov 04, 2019 |
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Halloween washout and more weather concerns. Little Caesar's opens. Rant: Flood of rain, flood of candidate endorsements.
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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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.
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Oct 29, 2019 |
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Suspect held in bank robbery. Safe landing on I-75. LivingProof expanding. Second voting site. Peaks & Valleys on Peach State, voting.
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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$39 million hotel at LakePoint; more to come. Weekend washout? Podcast: Election dysfunction. Plus weekend observations.
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Oct 25, 2019 |
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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.
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Oct 24, 2019 |
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Cartersville keeps on truckin.' Chick-Fil-A upsizes express menu. Busy - and wet - weekend. Rant: Can pizza save local politics?
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Oct 24, 2019 |
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OYO rebranding area hotels. RPD seeks robbery suspect. Updates on ex-Rome doctor. 2nd voting site added. Peaks & Valleys.
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Oct 23, 2019 |
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'Significant' updates at LakePoint? Storms take it easy on us. Floyd's teacher the year. Rants: Wild dogs and AWOL voters.
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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Swift & Finch stirring things up. Wild dogs return. Fog advisory issued. Rant: Saluting 178 advance voters for enduring bizzaro election.
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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Watching our tropical Saturday weather. Crushed Tomato expands, KFC remodels. Busy weekend. Rant: New voting machines: Paper or plastic?
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Oct 18, 2019 |
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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.
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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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.
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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Noon meeting on fate of weekend advance voting. Timbo's opening a restaurant. Beer fest updates. Rant: Egos and the city commission.
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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Meet the BoilMasters, cooking for a cause. Advance voting begins. Vaping concerns in Gordon Co. Rant: Block the Vote.
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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2 Rome midlevel managers resign following investigation. Panda Express permit issued. Busy, cooler weekend. Rant: Power to the people, right on.
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Oct 11, 2019 |
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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.
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Oct 10, 2019 |
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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.
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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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?
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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Froggy's jumping into former Kangaroo Jake's. Alli Mitchell on United Way changes. Peaks & Valleys as we remember a great community servant.
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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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.'
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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Meet the Ward 1 Commission candidates. Caching crowd means 'cha-ching' downtown. Remembering Ken Oates. Rant: Rome unglued? Maybe so.
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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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.
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Oct 04, 2019 |
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Countdown to Rocket Wash opening. Fallout from McDaniel's 'Third World' comment. Huge weekend. Rant: Our first Facebook election!
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Oct 03, 2019 |
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More chamber fallout as Ken Wright leaves. Latest SAT scores. Fair opens (and great photos). Fighting breast cancer. Rant: Inspiration for would-be voters.
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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Updates on fatal Rockmart fire. City, county discuss home for economic development. The fair opens tonight. Rant: $2 million economic development bill.
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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Commissioners blistered on state radio show. Ward 3 candidate profiles, Q & A. Beer festivals brewing. Rant: Radio host calls city vote 'a scam.'
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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McDonald's back, better than ever in East Rome. STEMCO sold. Busy -- and hot -- weekend. Rant: Story behind 'I miss you' story.
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Sep 27, 2019 |
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The mystery behind the 'I Miss You' sign. Unemployment sinks. Busy, hot weekend. Rant: Rome's future is in voters' hands, not candidates.
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Sep 26, 2019 |
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'Pizza, pizza' due in East Rome by late October. City Commission candidate interviews posted. Impeachment updates. Rant: Sell tickets to GOP forum Thursday.
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Sep 25, 2019 |
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Old Toys R Us up for auction. Stylist indicted in husband's murder. Latest on SWAT shooting. Rant: The headlines hit close to home.
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Sep 24, 2019 |
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Suspect dies in shootout with area law enforcement. Coosa Valley Fair: What to know. This is fall? Rants: Reviving downtown, homeless dogs, football.
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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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?
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Sep 20, 2019 |
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Two injured in U.S. 27 collision. Cartersville chef wins TV title, $250K. Business, education updates. Rant: Finally, a reality check.
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Sep 19, 2019 |
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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.
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Sep 18, 2019 |
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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.
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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Dos Bros. and other dining updates. Rome Business Group building network. McClellan's high school picks. Weekend Observations: It was an emotional one.
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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Chemical fire closes Calhoun schools. Extra precautions at Coosa High. Bartow 'boom' continues. Peaks & Valleys: Homeless, Sept. 11, One Table.
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Sep 13, 2019 |
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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.
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Sep 12, 2019 |
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Homeless task force assembles. Update on wild dog packs. Power back after storms. Rant: City solution -- election and recall effort.
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Sep 11, 2019 |
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Two communities mourn crash victims. Updates on economic development. An almost-sneaky vote and a rant on that very issue.
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Sep 10, 2019 |
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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.
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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Police seek suspect in Rome's 5th shooting in a month. Rome Axe Throwing debuts. Hot weekend ahead. Rants: Five short blasts today.
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Sep 06, 2019 |
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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.
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Sep 05, 2019 |
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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.
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Sep 04, 2019 |
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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.
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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Charles Love out of Ward 1 race. Isakson resigning. Murder suspect back in Chattooga. Rant: Isakson is our last real Republican.
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Aug 29, 2019 |
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Manhunt continues for double murder suspect. Harbin's pediatric center due in 2020. Rant: Seeing '2020' in bustling Redmond Corridor.
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Aug 28, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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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.'
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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Amid two key openings, two businesses closing. Knights cooking BBQ to help others. Peaks & Valleys: Highs, lows of commission candidates.
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Aug 26, 2019 |
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10 candidates for 6 commission seats -- so far. Mother's Finest in Rome tonight. Rant: Politics really is about 'Love' -- and war.
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Aug 23, 2019 |
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Burger, wings chain opening 2 spots in NWGA. 8 City Commission hopefuls so far. Rants: Yes to redevelopment; huge sports weekend; politics.
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Aug 22, 2019 |
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6 candidates in, more due for City Commission. Combo meal: Double restaurant openings. Rant: There's 'mor chikin' in your future.
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Aug 21, 2019 |
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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).
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Aug 20, 2019 |
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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?
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 18, 2019 |
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Rants of the Week: An edited version of some of our commentary from the past few days on "urban camping," local "leadership."
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Aug 18, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 16, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 16, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 15, 2019 |
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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?
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Aug 14, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 13, 2019 |
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Newscast: $2,400 signing bonuses, other incentives being used to fill law enforcement vacancies. Blistering heat today, Tuesday. Business updates. Peaks & Valleys.
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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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!)
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Aug 09, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 08, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 07, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 06, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 05, 2019 |
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News Roundtable: Our top stories from the past week, our latest interviews and what's ahead next week.
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Aug 02, 2019 |
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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 $$
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Aug 02, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 01, 2019 |
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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.
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Aug 01, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 31, 2019 |
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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.'
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Jul 31, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 29, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 28, 2019 |
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Newscast: Business soaked? Sidewalk sale time! Jobless rate up here. Weekend guide. Also: What we can learn from the Go Go flood.
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Jul 25, 2019 |
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Druck Report: Eric McDowell on the escalating battle to keep Sleep Inn out of Summerville Park -- and how to help.
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 23, 2019 |
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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).
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Jul 22, 2019 |
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Druck Report: Social media pioneer Carol Morgan on why Facebook is critical to the success of your business (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, too).
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Jul 19, 2019 |
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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)
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Jul 19, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 18, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 17, 2019 |
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Tuesday: New life for Sage Cottage. Rome Schools 'rollin' buses in January. Plant Hammond decision today. Rant: Moon walk celebration? Take a giant leap.
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Jul 16, 2019 |
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Newscast: Surge in senior living options in Floyd, Bartow. Bucket o Shrimp soft opening Tuesday. Peaks & Valleys: Highs, lows of NW Georgia.
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Jul 15, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 14, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 12, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 11, 2019 |
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New Rome beer festival date, new office, new director, new chair: Changing times for RACA. An HHPodcast interview with Ali Booker and Chris Kerr.
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Jul 11, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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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?
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 09, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 09, 2019 |
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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).
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Jul 08, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 07, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 03, 2019 |
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Newscast: Quick interview with Missy Kendrick, the president of economic development for Rome/Floyd County.
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Jul 02, 2019 |
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Newscast: Summerville Park escalates fight against Sleep Inn. Economic development chief hired. Shopping center updates. Plus: Mission impossible?
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Jul 02, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 01, 2019 |
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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.
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Jul 01, 2019 |
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News: Massive meth bust; quarter ton seized. Major milestone for Rome attorney Brian Bojo. Huge weekend. Week-in-review: Busy week for law enforcement.
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Jun 28, 2019 |
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Newscast: Bucket of Shrimp due by later summer. Aragon fire kills man, 84. Weekend: Plays, fireworks, parades. Rant: Our restaurant addiction. Plus: 'Funky Druck'?
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 26, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 25, 2019 |
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HHPodcast Interview. Real Americana: The red, white and blue tradition that is Cave Spring's Fourth of July Parade with founder Christa Jackson.
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 21, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 20, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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HHPodcast Interview: Underground Rome -- Down and a Little Dirty. Exploring what's below Broad Street with Mark Cochran of Cevian Design Lab.
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Jun 18, 2019 |
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HHPodcast News Update: AirLife chopper leaving Redmond. Economic development hire close. Business newsmaker updates.
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Jun 18, 2019 |
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HHPodcast News: Closer look at the East Bend (Kmart) updates. Political season begins. Names in the news. Peaks & Valleys.
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Jun 18, 2019 |
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HHPodcast News: A heart-breaking reunion at Notre Dame. Wayne Robinson launching Rocket Wash. Plus: Peaks & Valleys, the highs and lows of Northwest Georgia.
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Jun 17, 2019 |
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HHPodcast News: Local news, views and our first extended weekend entertainment report in segment two.
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Jun 14, 2019 |
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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
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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HHPodcast guest interview: From 'Community Watch' at Georgia Highlands College, the not-so-secret origins of the Hometown Podcast. An interview.
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Jun 12, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 12, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 11, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 10, 2019 |
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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.
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Jun 07, 2019 |
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HHPodcast Interview: Parking in downtown Rome -- problems & promise. With guests Jay Shell and Harry Brock.
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Jun 07, 2019 |
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HHpodcast News: Hotel proposal has some sleepless. Weekend washout: 4 to 6 inches of rain due. Weekend guide. And today's headliner: Dylan Beasley.
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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HHPodcast News: What Evie McNiece's decision means to an already sizzling City Commission race. Plus: Weekday observations!
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Jun 05, 2019 |
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HHPodcast News: News about East Bend (former Kmart), downtown parking and even Paul Harvey (podcast inventer?)
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Jun 04, 2019 |
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HHPodcast News: The first edition (06/03/19)
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Jun 03, 2019 |