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Fifty Years Ago
Sunday, May 19, 1963 Rockmart Boy Scouts receive two new flags ROCKMART — Rockmart Boy Scout Troop 23, which has recently been reactivated, and the newly-organized Cub Pack have been presented...
May 20, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Christensens are members of Rails-to-Trails. Based in Washington, D.C., the organization boasts over 150,000 members and has created over 20,000 miles of trails from previously used railroad lines. Rails-to-Trails provides a database of each of those trails — complete with photos and a ride-along description of its trailside attractions, history and important community connections.
Silver Comet Trail, Cave Spring hospitality make California couple feel welcome
Derek and Lee Christensen are originally from Los Angeles, Calif., and have been married for 26 years. During all those years it’s doubtful that either of them ever thought they would be having the...
May 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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100 Years Ago
As presented in the Fifty Years Ago column in the Thursday, May 16, 1963, edition of the Rome News-Tribune At an animated session of City Council it was voted 5 to 3 to repeal the plumbing ordin...
May 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Life has taken some unexpected turns for Tony Mejia. His unique career path led him from California to Idaho, Nebraska to Mexico, then back to California and finally to Rome. Now his business, North Rome Tire, located on West Callahan Street, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and his journey may finally have found a destination.
Jack of All Trades
Tony Mejia has come a long way from selling shoes in California and selling cows in Mexico. The local businessman is enjoying success and celebrating an unusual life that brought him to Rome. At 40...
May 12, 2013 | 16 16 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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100 Years Ago
As presented in the Fifty Years Ago column in the Thursday, May 9, 1963, edition of the Rome News-Tribune The census of school children in Rome between the ages of 6 and 18 years old had just be...
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Fifty Years Ago
Sunday, May 5, 1963 Model High student spelling contest wins city-county The National Honor Society chapter of East Rome High School sponsors its annual spring city-county spelling contest la...
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Julia Rutland (from left), Ansley Duke, Maia Donder, Meredith Crego, Evalyn Edwards, Hannah Lord, Raegen Moody, Ava Freeman, Jenna Agpalo, Frances Davis, Madelyn Taylor are this year's Rome Symphony Debutante Ribbon Bearers. April 23, 2013. (Brittany Hannah/RN-T)
2013 Ribbon Bearers
Thirty-one rising sixth graders from the Rome area have been selected as ribbon bearers for the 2013 Rome Symphony Debutante Ball. The girls will create a pathway of ribbons and flowers through whi...
May 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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100 Years Ago
As presented in the Fifty Years Ago as presented in the Thursday, May 2, 1963, edition of the Rome News-Tribune An economy campaign was begun by the new City Council this week a half-century ago...
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Fifty Years Ago
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Sunday, April 28, 1963 Girl Scouts crown queen at ‘Play Day’ The annual Brownie-Scout “Play Day” was held Saturday at the Maple Street Community Center. This event is the largest gathering of...
Cartersville native making it big in Hollywood finds time to visit Rome relatives
by Severo Avila, Features Editor
Apr 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Cartersville native and up-and-coming actress Chloe Moretz is enjoying a meteoric rise in fame thanks to appearances in several hit films and having her image plastered on clothing ads and magazine...
Teen’s project aimed at ending cigarette butt litter
by Severo Avila, Features Editor
Apr 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
Don’t be a Butthead. That’s the message 17-year-old Noah Hamil is trying to get out to the community. But it’s not some crude name-calling campaign. As part of his Eagle Scout service project, Noah...
A sea of blooms: Thirty two years after planting azaleas on their wedding day, Jack and Penny Martischnig have thousands blooming in their garden
by Severo Avila, Features Editor
Apr 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Thirty-two years ago, Jack and Penny Martischnig said “I Do” on the back steps of their Dogwood Drive home. They purchased a handful of azalea bushes as outdoor decoration for the ceremony. Years ...
The Race of a Lifetime: Local vet tech fulfills life goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon
by Severo Avila, Features Editor
Apr 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
On April 15, Rome resident Alexis Headrick will fulfill one of her dreams. She will join more than 20,000 elite runners as they participate in the Boston Marathon. Headrick, a licensed veterinary t...
100 Years Ago
Apr 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
As presented in the Fifty Years Ago column in the Thursday, April 11, 1963, edition of the Rome News-Tribune The Southern Express office in Lindale was robbed of 80 pints of whiskey, entrance ha...
Fifty Years Ago
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Sunday, April 7, 1963 Model whips Indians, Adairsville on Cinders The Model track squad is living up to pre-season predictions as being a vastly-improved cinder outfit — and Friday they showe...
A Second Chance: Berry Student overcomes childhood accident, brain injury to pursue career goals, Olympic dreams
by Severo Avila, Features Editor
Apr 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Berry student Ryan Boyle knows a thing or two about adversity. After a truck hit him at the age of 9, crushing a part of his skull, Ryan’s life was changed. Now, 10 years later, he still struggles ...
'Dancing With the Stars' crowns a new champion

The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirrorball trophy Tuesday.

Wed May 22 00:15:38 UTC 2013
No background check done on Michael Jackson's doctor, lawyer says

AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming the concert promoter was negligent in hiring the physician.

Tue May 21 17:04:27 UTC 2013
Break Time: Tan Mom makes an unfortunate music video

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Tue May 21 15:05:50 UTC 2013
Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ

This May 13, 2013 photo released by ABC shows country singer Kellie Pickler and her partner Derek Hough performing on the celebrity dance competition series "Dancing with the Stars," in Los Angeles. Pickler is one of four celebrities competing in the finals Monday, May 20. A winner will be announced on Tuesday. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Taylor)LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.


Tue May 21 23:49:02 UTC 2013
Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June.
Tue May 21 23:52:38 UTC 2013
Nick Jonas, Giuliana Rancic to host Miss USA
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Donald Trump's Miss USA pageant will be hosted by a Jonas brother and an E! News personality.
Tue May 21 19:50:58 UTC 2013