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Good morning to you Rome! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new hospital rules and road work could affect your next visit
  • Why Floyd County’s 2026 budget decision is on hold until January
  • Why a Rome resident appeared in Cherokee County’s latest arrest report

Also on today's calendar: Veteran's Coffee & Company and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 60, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 59 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic Announce Temporary Visitor Restrictions During Cold and Flu Season (weisradio.com) — Visitor rules are tightening at Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic locations, including Floyd Medical Center in Rome, as cold and flu season worsens. Rome patients and families should expect masking in key care areas, limits on young visitors, and possible delays reaching the hospital because of road construction around Shorter Avenue, Turner McCall Boulevard, North Second Avenue, and Martha Berry Boulevard.
   

• Floyd County Commission defers budget vote to 2026 (northwestgeorgianews.com) — Floyd County commissioners have delayed final approval of the 2026 budget until January so all members can participate, while projecting about $81.1 million in revenue next year. Leaders also highlighted public safety pay improvements and facility changes that include the Rome Police Department’s move and converting the former joint law enforcement center into additional court space serving local residents.
   

• Cherokee County Arrest Files for Wednesday, December 10 - WEIS (weisradio.com) — Regional arrest reports from Cherokee County, Alabama, include a 27-year-old resident of Rome charged with drug-related offenses by Cedar Bluff Police. The log lists several other individuals from nearby Alabama towns and notes that all are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Beau Jackson was LOST on December 9, 2025 in Rome, GA 30161 near Old East Rome Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Maple Ave)
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    Rosie was LOST on December 6, 2025 in Bartow County, GA 30120 near Dover Rd/Law Rd. Cartersville,GA Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor The Oaks at Collinwood)
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