Alan Curtis McBride, Jr., of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at age 79. Known as "Sonny" to family and friends, he retired from Bell South after 36 years of service. He was a 1957 graduate of Clinton High School in Clinton, Ms., and a veteran of the U.S. Army and Tennessee National Guard. Alan was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Jene ... (click for more)

Carl Wendell Dyer, 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at his residence in Rossville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Earl Dyar and Gladys Earlene Dyar. Those Carl leaves behind to cherish his precious memories are his daughter, Lindsey (Steve) Addison; sons, Zachery (Jordan) Dyar, Daniel (Tasha) Dyar all of Rossville, Ga.; brother, ... (click for more)

Richard L. Bice, age 62, of Old River Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday morning, June 16, 2019, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Chattooga County, Ga. on Nov. 26, 1956 to the late Frank and Vera Bundrum Bice; he was a logger by occupation. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bice was preceded in death by two bothers, Leonard Bice and Frank Bice, Jr. Surviving are ... (click for more)

Albert Cassrell “Cassie” Stafford, Jr., 70, lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at a local hospital. He was a self-employed handyman. Mr. Stafford was a 13-year veteran of the US Army and lifetime member of the DAV and VVA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert C. and Cora Brewer Stafford, Sr.; brothers, Larry Stafford, Ernest ... (click for more)

City Council members are eyeing changes in the popular short term vacation rental business, including some likely expansion of district boundaries. Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod said one change she is seeking soon is to allow the rentals on the opposite side of Pinewood Lane. She also said at one section of Eastdale there are four residents interested in setting up the rentals. ... (click for more)

City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod said Tuesday she is tired of some individuals saying that creation of a Business Improvement District (BID) means black people can't come downtown. She said, "I'm tired of the fact that the plight of black people is being used when it comes to those type conversations." She said, "We can come downtown. There are black people walking downtown ... (click for more)