Hometown Headlines Radio Edition: Local news without the static.

Hometown Headlines Radio Edition: Local news without the static.

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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?

    Wednesday's first news:

    • Swift & Finch's unique mobile van is back on the road again. Oktoberfest at The Vogue to feature Tim Reynolds. Rome City Brewing adds distribution in Alabama.  Preview of new craft brewery.
    • First Floyd County Schools start new Visitor Management System on Monday. What it means and how it works.
    • Rome City Schools names Ashley Hamby teacher of the year, Luis Goya as runner-up. Support person of the year: Roderick Ware
    • Early voting starts Monday at the Floyd County Health Department, ends Nov. 1. What to know.
    • Rant: Is the United Way the way of the future for giving?
      • 8 min
    • Froggy's jumping into former Kangaroo Jake's. Alli Mitchell on United Way changes. Peaks & Valleys as we remember a great community servant.

      Tuesday's first headlines include:

      • Business: Froggy's jumping into Kangaroo Jake's former spot in Armuchee;  we’re awaiting an opening day. The company has been in the inflatables business for more than a year. Also, Downtown Cartersville has been named state's Main Street of the Month.
      • Today’s Druck Report: Executive Director 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.'
      • We hope to have an update on local government later today. We’ve confirmed most of it but are awaiting a few more records.
      • Buzz: County Commission to recycle former recycling center with a vote due at this afternoon’s meeting.
      • Peaks & Valleys: The highs and lows of Northwest Georgia, from fathers and sons and local sports to remembering a true community servant.
        • 8 min
      • 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.'

        Alli Mitchell joined the United Way of Rome & Floyd County in January as the agency was changing to what's called a community impact model. 

        What it means: 

        • "The new funding structure focuses on specific programs proposed by local nonprofits that fit together collaboratively to take on challenges in Rome and Floyd County that no one agency’s mission can take on alone. The model supports the idea that nonprofits and communities are stronger when they are United in their efforts to address social challenges."

          • Mitchell joined us this week at Brand Red Studios to discuss what's different about the United Way, the impact it has on the community and some of the reaction the nonprofit has faced because of those changes.

          We thank Brand Red for their production support of our long-form podcasts and Todd LaBerge for another excellent job producing this conversation with Alli Mitchell. 

          The Druck Report is a production of Hometown Headlines Inc. Please join us for our weekday newscasts as well. 

          37 min
        • Meet the Ward 1 Commission candidates. Caching crowd means 'cha-ching' downtown. Remembering Ken Oates. Rant: Rome unglued? Maybe so.

          What to know as a very busy Monday gets under way:

          • Politics: Candidate profiles, Q&A for the Ward 1 Rome City Commission hopefuls. Topics: Downtown, economic development, transparency. Also: Today's the last day to register to vote in Nov. 5 election.
          • Heard on the street: Caching translates into cha-ching for downtown restaurants (with an assist from Mountain Day). Plus: We take a bite out of that fast-food wait-time survey – and share some related details that somehow others left out about Chick-fil-A.
          • Two productions, Stranger Things and Black Widow, shooting in Rome again.
          • We have an update on the services for former youth pastor Ken Oates of West Rome Baptist Church. He is being mourned by many today.
          • Sports updates on John McClellan's high school picks and how 'bout those Atlanta Braves?!
          • Rant of the Day: Is Rome coming unglued? From government to business circles, there are new concerns to discuss. 
            • 9 min
          • 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.

            Friday's news and what's ahead this weekend:

            • Who's ready to roll the dice and win Rome Opoly? Get the perfect Christmas present now for $19.98 at Walmart. 
            • Coosa Valley Fair: Gates open at 5 p.m.; today's schedule. Latest pageant updates; exhibition results
            • Weekend! presented by The Forum River Center:  Geo Caching continues. Mountain Day, 'Spelling Bee' at Berry. Locomotive festival in Adairsville.
            • Political calendar: Last day to register to vote is Monday; next forum set for Oct. 17.
            • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: 101 on Thursday in Rome, 100 in Cartersville; we'll come close to another record high today -- and then a gradual cool down starts.
            • Rant of the Day: We offer some updates to Rome Opoly (Economic Development, 'free' parking downtown, Summerville Park hotel.
              • 9 min
            • Countdown to Rocket Wash opening. Fallout from McDaniel's 'Third World' comment. Huge weekend. Rant: Our first Facebook election!

              The headlines aren't slowing down this week. The latest: 

              • Business: Rocket Wash in Cartersville to open in about three weeks; two more sites under review. Fashion Ten also looking to grow. Farrell's Frame and Design in new home at 519 Broad St.
              • Politics:  Commissioner Craig McDaniel's 'Third World' comment about parts of Rome triggers additional controversy with rival's daughter, a chamber employee.
              • Weekend! presented by The Forum River Center. The fair gets bigger. Geo Caching is back; parade tonight. Mountain Day, 'Spelling Bee' at Berry. Locomotive festival in Adairsville. Haunted on Broad lurking for you.
              • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: A record high of 100 on Wednesday; another record today.
              • Rant of the Day: 'Third World' comment guarantees our first Facebook election.
                • 8 min
              • More chamber fallout as Ken Wright leaves. Latest SAT scores. Fair opens (and great photos). Fighting breast cancer. Rant: Inspiration for would-be voters.

                The headlines on an already busy Wednesday:

                • Chamber-economic development fallout continues as Ken Wright is out. He was the liasion with the existing industries association, which voted unanimously to stay with the chamber. Keep an eye on this one.
                • Floyd Schools: SAT scores top state, national averages; Pepperell High leads the pack. We’ll have expanded updates later today.
                • Breast Cancer Awareness Month is under way with clear message: Take preventative steps to fight breast cancer. Annual Pink Day from Floyd is Friday at Truett's Chick-fil-A.
                • Coosa Valley Fair: Gates open at 5 tonight; the beef show is at 1 p.m. Plus: Keith Beauchamp’s dazzling aerial photos from the fair.
                • Rant of the day: Maybe some inspiration for would-be voters.
                  • 8 min
                • Updates on fatal Rockmart fire. City, county discuss home for economic development. The fair opens tonight. Rant: $2 million economic development bill.

                  Tuesday's first headlines include:

                  • The latest on the home 'flash burn/explosion' that claimed the life of a Rockmart woman
                  • Business: Plans for rehabbing the storage building behind the chamber for economic development on joint services committee agenda today. 
                  • Bucket O' Shrimp 'growing' in East Rome.
                  • 5 p.m. opening this afternoon for Coosa Valley Fair. What to know about tickets, parking, specials, weather.
                  • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Record-tying heat in Rome Monday, record set in Cartersville. We'll get a little hotter before the cool down begins Saturday.
                  • Today's rant: Economic development looking for a new place to call home. 
                    • 9 min
                  • Commissioners blistered on state radio show. Ward 3 candidate profiles, Q & A. Beer festivals brewing. Rant: Radio host calls city vote 'a scam.'

                    The news week starts with... :

                    • Syndicated talk show host Erick Erickson goes off on Rome City Commission's 'school zone speed' detection vote. 'They want revenue... it's all a scam, folks, it's all a scam.”
                    • Politics:  Candidate profiles as well as questions and answers for the Ward 3 Rome City Commission hopefuls. We ask about downtown Rome issues, economic development and the one local thing they think is the most improved.
                    • At least three beer festivals brewing in October, early November in Rome, Fort Payne and Ball Ground.
                    • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: And the heat goes on ... but maybe a change starting early Saturday. 
                    • Rant of the Day: So now the City Commission is called out statewide for another 'money grab.'
                      • 9 min
                    • McDonald's back, better than ever in East Rome. STEMCO sold. Busy -- and hot -- weekend. Rant: Story behind 'I miss you' story.

                      Friday's first headlines include: 

                      •  East Rome McDonald's reopens this morning; ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. Still no word on former Long John Silver's across the highway
                      • Parent company sells STEMCO campus in Rome to MAT Holdings.
                      • All Adairsville Police officers now certified to help those with mental illness involved in police situations; the training already has saved one life.
                      • Weekend! presented by The Forum River Center. Final days for Rome Shakespeare Festival, the Bartow County Fair;   Schnauzerfest opens. RSO begins 99th season.
                      • Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Record heat again Thursday and most likely today. Look for 95 on Saturday as well.
                      • Rant: The story behind the 'I Miss You' sign.
                        • 9 min

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