For many years, Christmas was prime time for Harry Musselwhite, the longtime senior lecturer in music at Berry College and one of the most popular voices in Northwest Georgia. He moved to New Mexico six years ago where he's stayed very busy in

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.

Aug 8th, 2021 30m 23s

The Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue returns Monday, Sept. 6, to the Rome Civic Center with some key changes to keep guests and volunteers safe. Mel Thomas, the grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 4410 of St. Mary's Catholic

Hometown weather podcast: Rough evening ahead.

Mar 25th, 2021 5m 26s

A quick summary of the impact of the first round of storms at midday Thursday, including hard-hit Cedartown, and a look at what forecasts expect tonight and overnight.

The return of the Hometown Podcast -- and then some.

Jan 27th, 2021 4m 2s

The last time we did a podcast, former Floyd County Sheriff Tim Burkhalter and the Rome Ga. Cares crew had boots on the ground in Louisiana helping hurricane victims there. We actually did a "pregame" and "on the ground" series of podcasts whic

Podcast: Boots on the ground-- Rome Ga Cares, NW Georgia help hurricane victims. An interview with Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford.

Sep 23rd, 2020 6m 36s

A caravan of hurricane relief supplies, donated by Floyd County residents for victims of Hurricane Laura, left our area on Monday, Sept. 21, for the hard-hit community of Beauregard Parish. On Wednesday, we talked with Beauregard Sheriff Mark

Sheriff Tim Burkhalter on the latest mission of Rome Ga Cares: Helping a Louisiana parish recover after the ravaging winds of Hurricane Laura.

Sep 8th, 2020 9m 46s

Floyd County Sheriff Tim Burkhalter joins us to talk about the seventh mission of Rome Ga Cares, this time to Beauregard Parish, La., to help the community recover after being devastated by Hurricane Laura. After speaking with Beauregard Sheri

Weekly Rant: Who will make the best decision for your child's health, safety as school begins? Only you.

Jul 30th, 2020 7m 4s

Record hospital admissions. Enduring the second deadliest month of the pandemic (with two days to go). Soaring positive test results. And some still want to use our students as political collateral?That choice is yours. Our "leaders" have had

Today's Rant: Private sector goes adult, bypasses political grandstanding over face coverings: No mask, no entry. Now how will local businesses, offices respond?

Jul 17th, 2020 5m 47s

For five blistering days, most of what we heard about was face coverings -- also known as masks. Yes votes, no votes, "education," "marketing plans," litigation, masks having some imaginary connection to the state's economy and for reasons that

Rant. Some changes to Hometown: Fewer rants and a new Facebook home. Plus today's headlines.

Jul 2nd, 2020 6m 7s

Today's top headlines:Downtown Rome 'special' police unit to patrol for speed, noise and related issues following surprise meeting Wednesday.16 patients with COVID-19 in Floyd, Redmond, up 2 from Tuesday. A record 2,946 new cases Wednesday

Rant: There is crying in baseball after all. Plus today's headlines.

Jul 1st, 2020 8m 38s

Today's top headlines:14 patients with COVID-19 in Floyd, Redmond hospitals on Tuesday; 4 others awaiting test results. Second Polk resident dies. Local positive tests jump by 53 from Monday.2020 season of the Rome Braves -- and minor leag

Rant: Time out on the return of sports? Plus today's first headlines.

Jun 30th, 2020 8m 28s

Today’s top headlines:13 in Floyd, Redmond with COVID-19; state adds 123 more. Monday sees 2,207 new cases in Georgia. Kemp extends public health state of emergency, safety protocol.Cartersville man now faces murder, three other counts fol

Rant: The pandemic, patriotism and a different type of Independence Day. Plus today's headlines.

Jun 29th, 2020 7m 7s

Today's first headlines:Rome musician Lee Shealy joins legendary Atlanta Rhythm Section. ‘We all get along great. It’s just neat to listen to all their stories from years together.’Business: As first half of 2020 ends, some big minuses but

Rant: Time to be adults again with COVID-19. Plus today's headlines.

Jun 26th, 2020 9m 22s

Today’s top headlines:Rome Police: Teen, 16, facing murder charge, to be tried as adult in shooting death of RHS junior Sincere Javier Estrada-Lopez on June 1.40th Bartow resident dies from COVID-19; 76th victim from Northwest Georgia; 2,7

Rant: Limit absentee votes after primary success? That's voter suppression. Plus today's headlines.

Jun 25th, 2020 8m 33s

Today’s top headlines:Positive tests surge on Wednesday: 24 more in Floyd, state sees 1,703 cases (record was 1,753 on Tuesday); U.S. sets all-time single-day high at 36,358 cases.Floyd Public Defender’s Office closes after positive test t

Rant: Georgia passes 'hate crimes' bill; silence follows. Plus today's headlines.

Jun 24th, 2020 8m 12s

Today’s top headlines:State’s ‘Hate Crime’ bill needs only Kemp’s signature to become law after passage Tuesday by House, Senate.Business: Two hotels nearing completion in Cartersville — with a pair also due in Calhoun this year.Positiv

Rant: Solution for downtown concerns -- sex and alcohol? Plus today's first headlines.

Jun 23rd, 2020 9m 34s

Today’s top headlines:COVID-19 patient, 45, walks out of Floyd after 57 days in care both there and at Piedmont. Positive tests: 1,561 in NW Georgia. State death toll at 2,648.Rome City Commission unanimously OKs refunding alcohol pouring

Rant: What dad needs this Father's Day isn't on a shelf or in a box. Plus today's headlines.

Jun 19th, 2020 8m 48s

Today's top headlines:Still growing: High Voltage Prints gets a charge out of a new site. Dr. Stephan J. LaPointe doubles down on Martha Berry. Lobrillio's brings a taste of Chicago to West Rome.Nearly 1,200 resident tests at area long-ter

A national embarrassment only Northwest Georgians can fix. Plus the fastest 90 seconds of news in the nation.

Jun 18th, 2020 7m 5s

The fastest 90 seconds of news in the nation:First-time jobless claims in Northwest Georgia top 25,000 in May -- which is a major improvement compared to April. Our work force did recover last month, the labor department reports.Georgia sa

News & rants: A blessing for community policing -- and a shot in the arm for the local economy.

Jun 17th, 2020 7m 24s

A closer look at our headlines today including:A timely meeting between police and local pastors.Those latest coronavirus numbers.Myrtle Hill gets some needed TLC.Bye-bye to jail mug shots.$10K shot in the arm for Bartow merchants

Rant of the day: From alcohol rebates to moving statues, a closer look inside today's top headlines.

Jun 16th, 2020 7m 58s

In addition to the fastest 90 seconds of news in the nation, we rant about:The ACC's great idea to refund alcohol license fees for downtown restaurants as they recover from the shutdown.Some critical local thinking about the coronavirus an

Rant: The other problem at Myrtle Hill.

Jun 15th, 2020 8m 34s

The local tourism office describes Myrtle Hill as "one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the nation," sitting above "the confluence of the Etowah, Oostanaula and Coosa rivers." Guests are invited to "come explore its six terraces and rich his

Erin Hernandez of the NWGA Regional Cancer Coalition on programs in danger because of legislative budget cuts. How you can help.

Jun 11th, 2020 12m 7s

As state lawmakers assemble in Atlanta next week, all eyes are on mandated budget cuts because of the impact the coronavirus safeguards have had on Georgia's economy.So far at least, those cuts will hit the state Public Health Department and o

Rant: Rome's image melts down on Twitter. News: Runoff in Floyd sheriff's race. 74th local virus victim.

Jun 11th, 2020 7m 42s

Today's top headlines:Floyd results: Absentees push Roberson, Caldwell into Aug. 11 runoff for Floyd County sheriff. No changes to other races.Floyd Commission Chair Scotty Hancock calls out Secretary of State who blamed local offices for

Rant: Call her madam congresswoman. News: Election hangover; severe weather possible today.

Jun 10th, 2020 7m 16s

Today's top headlines:Runoff for Greene, Cowan in U.S. House. Floyd to resume count later this morning. Roberson has big lead in sheriff's race. Richardson, Dempsey win new terms.Bartow: Absentee and provisional ballots have yet to be coun

Rant: Of primaries, protests and pandemics. News: Election day finally here. Rome's 'no' vote on open container.

Jun 9th, 2020 10m 7s

Today's top headlines:Election Day: Precincts open now until 7 p.m.; some rain possible. Be prepared for lines at the precincts; results will be slow tonight because of absentee ballot counting.Public Health’s Voccio on the courthouse outb