There will not be a property tax increase, according to officials. However, there will be increases to power and water use.
Melody Dareing
Development Approved for Euharlee Road
“I think road should be first,” Ayer said, adding that development is going to increase the need for additional police and fire personnel.
Land Use Map Upheld: Request Denied
“It has to be consistent with what’s happening in our community,” said Dr. David McKalip, one of the citizens who spoke at the meeting.
Solar Farm Idea for Hall St. Road Advances
The property owner said his application to Georgia Power to have a solar farm hasn’t been approved, but required governmental approval before being considered.
Quality Inn’s Demise Is Coming With Vote
A representative of the group owning the land said Parikh wants to demolish the Quality Inn, built in the 1970s, immediately.
City Moves Ahead with Big Projects
The final phase of the construction project is expected to cost $136.3 million with the total project cost not to exceed $252 million.
Trammell Outlines Priorities
Dalton native Randell Trammell believes change is needed in Georgia education. He is one running as a Republican in the Georgia State School Superintendent race with the party primary coming…
Developer Denied Application
“At some point, we’ve got to say this is not good for the county,” he said.
Process In Place for Flagged Voters
“No matter what the situation is, the bottom line is you have to update the registration,” said Bartow County Election Superintendent Joseph Kirk.
Data Centers Support is Divided
Rome and Floyd County residents are petitioning the development authority demanding an immediate cease and desist of the proposed data center in Silver Creek.

