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Melissa Barry Latrelle
Probation arrest leads to drug charge
A Cedartown woman wanted on a probation violation is now facing additional drug charges after police found cocaine on her when she was arrested, according to Floyd County Jail reports. According to...
May 25, 2013 | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Army Maj. Gen. Douglas L. Carver, retired chief of chaplains
Several Memorial Day observances scheduled for Monday
Those who died in service of their country will be remembered this Memorial Day at Memorial Circle in Shannon. People will gather at noon Monday at the Brighton Monument to honor fallen America...
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Joe Don Entwisle
Serial burglar Entwisle wanted again
A warrant has been issued for a Rome man who is very familiar to law enforcement — he once jumped out of a police car going 50 mph, slipped out of his handcuffs and eluded police for a day. Rome po...
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Floyd County Jail Report, May 25, 8 a.m.
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office releases its jail intake report twice daily -- at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Saturday weather: Sunny, high 80
The National Weather Service. is predicting a weekend of sunshine, heading into a week with temperatures rising up to 90 degrees. Today's forecast calls for unny skies, with a high near 80. C...
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Need for large industry site pitched to SPLOST panel
Economic developers in Rome and Floyd County have asked the SPLOST Citizens Advisory Committee to put $15 million in the proposed package for the acquisition of a large industrial tract. A vote...
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Memorial Day Holiday Closings
Rome City, Floyd County, Georgia State and federal offices will be closed Monday. The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail Monday. The City of Rome’s Solid Waste Collections Department w...
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Federal agents are conducting an investigation into Children's Dentistry of Rome on Nov. 29, 2012. (AJ Pierce/RN-T)
Children’s Dentistry of Rome remains open as investigation continues
Children’s Dentistry of Rome remains open some six months after authorities descended on the business with a search warrant , taking a number of documents in connection with a fraud and abus...
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Christmas parade organizers hope to illuminate downtown
by Doug Walker, Associate Editor
May 24, 2013 | 3 3 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Proceeds generated by entry fees for the Rome Christmas Parade, along with funds from special donors, will help downtown Rome shine year-round. The Christmas in Rome Committee presented Downtown ...
GRADUATE OF DISTINCTION: Coosa High School's Ben Masters graduates with honors
by Lauren Jones, Staff Writer
May 24, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
When Ben Masters pushes his wheelchair across the stage of The Forum today and accepts his high school diploma, it’s not a stretch to guess the 18-year-old Coosa High graduate’s accomplishment ...
SPLOST committee gets proposed list
by Jeremy Stewart, staff writer
May 24, 2013 | 10 10 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The task of narrowing down more than 40 project requests estimated at almost $180 million belongs now to the SPLOST Citizens Advisory Committee. Meeting at the Emergency Operations Center, the 12-...
Roger Wade to bring another antique store to downtown Rome
by Doug Walker, Associate Editor
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
An estate sale nine months ago by Roger Wade and Pam Bradshaw planted the seed and, come June 1, The City Market, will sprout at 137 E. First St. Owner Denise Miller bills the business as a blend o...
Floyd County Jail report May 24, 9 a.m.
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office releases its jail intake report twice daily -- at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Friday's weather: Sunny with a high near 75 - nice weekend weather ahead
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It's going to be sunny today with a high near 75, according to the National Weather Service . Tonight skies will remain clear with a low around 45. The Coosa River near Plant Hammond in Coosa re...
McDaniel: I am committed to local school governance
by Alan Riquelmy, staff writer
May 24, 2013 | 8 8 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Floyd County schools superintendent Jeff Mc­Daniel said after receiving a letter from the state Charter Committee that he’s committed to local school governance and welcomes a consultant to his sys...
Cats seized in 'filthy' home are OK
by Kim S. Jarrett, staff writer
May 24, 2013 | 4 4 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Thirteen cats and two dogs seized from what police called a “filthy” home last week remain at the Floyd County Animal Shelter as the case progresses through the court system. Police arrested Ke...
Unions, Obama Differ on Health Plan
Labor unions that have solidly backed the president are splitting with him over ObamaCare, arguing insurance costs for millions will increase — with one union leader calling for a 'repeal or complete reform' of the health-care law.
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    UK TERROR ATTACK:Police Arrest 3 More in Probe After Soldier Killing
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