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High school graduates awarded Shorter University’s Alfred Shorter Scholarship
Rome, Ga. – Recent high school graduates were awarded the Shorter University’s Alfred Shorter Scholarship. They will begin classes at Shorter in August 2013. The Alfred Shorter Scholarship provides...
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Kiki’s Kids Camp opening ceremonies is June 17
Kiki’s Kids Camp, Floyd Healthcare Foundation’s annual summer camp for youth with diabetes, is celebrating it’s 20th year with four days of events beginning June 17. For 20 years the camp has hos...
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Rome resident among students awarded Shorter University’s Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Two area transfer students have been awarded the Shorter University’s Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. They will begin classes at Shorter in August 2013. The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship provides tuiti...
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Greg McCary won first place in the Spring Shoot-out in Bartow photo contest with this image of sunrise at Allatoona Lake.
Rome photographer wins Spring Shoot-out in Bartow photo contest
The Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has honored photographer Greg McCary with First Place in the Spring Shoot-out in Bartow Photo Contest. McCary’s image of sunrise at...
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Rome Velo cycling team to host State Championship Road Race this Saturday, event expected to draw over 300 riders
The race is a USA Cycling Sanctioned event and is expected to draw over 300 cyclists from the region to compete on the epic race course. The Championship is an annual event which awards special Cha...
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Bruce Lee named warden at Walker State Prison
FORSYTH, Ga. – Georgia Department of Corrections Commissioner Brian Owens announced the reassignment of Bruce Lee as Warden of Walker State Prison effective July 1, 2013. The facility is located in...
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(From left) Chris Cannon, GRCVB director of communications, and Sandra Lindsay, GRCVB Board of Directors President present a Superstar of Service award to Swift & Finch's Ellie Mahon. (contributed photo)
5 Romans recognized as Superstars of Service
ROME — Five individuals from across multiple industries in Rome have been recognized by the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau for their outstanding customer service. Winners include: Sheila...
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Redmond receives American Heart Associations award
Rome — Redmond Regional Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies tha...
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Murray and Whitfield added to GNTC's Adult Education Program
by Georgia Northwestern Technical College reports
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has added Murray and Whitfield counties to their service area for adult education. These counties were previously served in adult education by Dalt...
Community is invited to 4th of July community fireworks celebration
by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority
Jun 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
The Rome 4th of July fireworks celebration sponsored by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority and Harbin Clinic is planned July 4 at Ridge Ferry Park. Traditional patriotic music provided by t...
Country School Association of America to meet at Berry College
by Berry College reports
Jun 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
ROME, Ga. – The Country School Association of America will hold its 13th annual CSAA conference Monday (June 17) through June 19 at Berry College. The association is an organization for people who ...
Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards $5K to Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Adult Education Program
by GNTC reports
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Reinforcing its commitment to help people gain basic literacy skills, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced that it has awarded Georgia Northwestern Technical Col...
Rep. Graves talks about IRS scandal on Fox News
by U.S. Rep. Tom Graves reports
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14), member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, appeared on Fox News Channel’s “On the Record with G...
Linda Smith to retire following 24 years in Rome's tourism office
by Staff Reports
Jun 03, 2013 | 2 2 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
Following 24 years of service to the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau, Linda Smith, Sales and Events Coordinator will retire from what she calls a familial atmosphere at the bureau. “It’s...
Calling all Duck Dynasty fans: Jase Robertson to be at State Mutual Stadium on Sept. 14
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May 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
Rome, GA – State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves, will host a 40th anniversary celebration featuring Duck Dynasty’s Jase Robertson presented by Rome Area Youth for Christ on Saturday Septem...
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center offers Introduction to Government Contracting seminar
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May 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
Rome, Georgia –The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present a seminar on “Introduction to Government Contracting” in Rome on June 13th. This entry-level seminar...