Many living in Bartow County were aghast when Commissioner Steve Taylor approved a data center proposal for 75 acres on Spring Place Road near White. Their reaction is primarily because…
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Floyd County Rabbit Hole Raises Many Questions
“All it takes is three violations and you could completely replace the election office,” Swanson said.
Recusals Stall Mark Swanson’s Obstruction Trial
Rome resident and businessman Mark Swanson got some good news last week about his upcoming trial. Superior Court Judge Kay Ann King recused herself. She was replaced by Floyd County…
Advanced Voting for PSC Members Underway
The primary election for Public Service Commission (PSC) is not typically one voters turn out for and, so far, it appears to be the same this year for the June…
Bartow County Becoming Data Center Hub
“You are taking beautiful land and making it ugly. I don’t want it.”
Overseas Scammers Create New Text Hoax
Government agencies will never text you. They won’t call either. Typically, they will send you a mailed or certified letter.
Georgians Are Planning More Summer Vacations
Georgians are last-minute vacationers as 63 percent wait until May or later to finalize plans.
Don’t Get Too Comfortable with Rate Freeze
A public hearing is planned for June 26 with a PSC vote July 1.
Data Center in Rome Gains Final Approval
The Floyd County Board of Education sold 114 acres of land behind Coosa High School for the data center with reports the price was around $40,000 an acre.
The Case of NW Georgia’s Disappearing Farmland
We also got to be cognizant that we’ve got to be able to feed our people too and feed the world.