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Courtney Barnette and Mike Bishop work on their computers in the student center at Georgia Highlands College, which reported an unofficial enrollment of 5,230. (Ryan Smith) Highlands enrollment flat for first time in years
The current fall semester marks the 10th since Randy Pierce took the helm as president of Georgia Highlands College, and while the college has experienced a surge of growth during that decade, thi...
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Maj. Gen. Terry Nesbitt (left) awards James Battle with a Bronze Medal. (Tricia Dillard) Floyd man gets WWII Bronze Star
Harry Battle of Rome turned 19 on the front lines during the battle of Okinawa during World War II. It wasn’t much of a celebration for him, but it seemed as if the Japanese celebrated, he said. “...
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Rome BOE signs support of charter challenge
The Rome Board of Education held an early morning meeting Thursday so that board members could sign their support of an effort to give local school systems control of state-created charter schools...
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Rezoning sought for industrial park parcels
The Rome-Floyd County Planning Commission is recommending a change to heavy industrial zoning for three residential parcels in the new North Floyd Industrial Park. The tracts on Ga. 53, between Ga...
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Gordon-Floyd Joint Development Authority signs intergovernmental agreement
CALHOUN — The Gordon-Floyd Joint Development Authority signed an intergovernmental agreement between the two counties at its meeting Thursday. The agreement, which was also signed by the Floyd ...
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Monday's Labor Day Closings
All city, county, state and federal offices will be closed Monday, and no mail will be delivered. Area banks will be closed. The Rome Solid Waste Collections Department will be closed. Monday and ...
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1251660139ELedbetter.jpg E. Wright Ledbetter named new president of Rome Area Council for the Arts
In the wake of one of its worst financial seasons, an embattled Rome Area Council for the Arts is hoping for a better year. To that end, Rome businessman, E. Wright Ledbetter, has been chosen as t...
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This Chevrolet truck, driven by Terry Creamer, was struck by a Honda Civic driven by James Kelly when he lost control of his vehicle. He was believed to be driving 55 to 70 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour area. (Kim Sloan, RN-T) Rome woman injured in John Davenport wreck
A wreck on John Davenport Drive on Thursday evening sent one woman to Floyd Medical Center, police said. According to Rome police officer Lee Bowden: James Kelly, 29, of Rome was driving a Honda C...
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Cagle courts support during Rome visit
by Doug Walker, Associate Editor
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Challenging economic times are likely to face Georgia for at least another 18 months according to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. The Hall County Republican told 75-80 Rome business leaders Thursday during a...
Briggs touts Berry work program
by Daniel Bell, staff writer
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In addition to educating its students, Berry College aims to instill in its students a sense of community and stewardship, President Stephen Briggs told the Rome Rotary Club on Thursday. Also,...
Rome Ga. to host first Grand Fondo ride in the South
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Rome is set to host the first Gran Fondo ride in the South on October 23rd. A Gran Fondo is a new type of mass participation cycling ride that combine the best of racing and casual rides, said eve...
Silver Creek soldier honored for valor
by Calhoun Times
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A soldier from Silver Creek was one of seven members of the 1st Squadron of the 108th Cavalry honored for valor during the unit’s deployment in Afghanistan. Spec. Justin Evans received the Army Co...
Local couple deploys for Hurricane Earl
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Local couple Joe and Eva Edwards deployed as Disaster Volunteers for the American Red Cross yesterday. The Edwards are driving an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to Raleigh, North Carolina to ...
Blood Assurance critically low on O negative, A negative donations
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Blood Assurance is issuing a plea for blood donations as the inventory levels have dropped to a critical level in the community, according to a press release. Type O negative and A negative do...
Today's weather
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Today, forecasts from The National Weather Service call for sunny skies, with a high near 95 and calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 6...
Vines fined for voter fraud
by Diane Wagner
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A former Chattooga County state court judge will pay a $15,000 civil penalty to close the books on an election fraud case dating back to 2006. The State Elections Board accepted a consent order a...
Weakened Earl Delivers Heavy Wind, Rain as It Heads North
The Category 2 hurricane packs 105 mph winds as it passes North Carolina's Outer Banks, battering the state's coast with rain as the storm churns northward. | | VIDEO
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    Fri Sep 03 02:57:26 -0500 2010
    Man Donates $1.5M to Defend Arizona Law
    Wyo. man gives more than $1.5 million to help defend Arizona's controversial immigration law in court, bringing Gov. Jan Brewer's total defense fund to $3.6 million
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    Fri Sep 03 02:57:26 -0500 2010