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Man Arrested Ater Running From Traffic Stop
An unidentified Rome man was apprehended after he ran from a traffic stop and hit a police officer in the process Thursday Afternoon. Accoding to Rome Police Officer Lindi Lawson, she pulled the silver Mitsubishi Gallant over around 4:00 PM at the intersection of North Broad St. at Harvey St. Lawson approached the vehicle and got the mans information
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Rome Braves Put Pitcher On DL
The Rome Braves have placed left-handed pitcher Brett DeVall on the disabled list with a left elbow strain. DeVall is 4-4 with a 3.52 ERA in ten starts.
RomeNewswire, Fire Department Smoking Pork To Raise Money For Plaza
Romans who see smoke coming from Jackson Hill throughout the day Thursday should not call the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department, because the fire department
Parker Trial Set For Mid-August
The murder trial of former LaFayette policeman Sam Parker, accused of killing his wife Theresa Parker two years ago, has been to begin Aug. 17. Rome
The Scanner Beat
Deceased Baby’s Parents Get Life In Prison
The parents of 13-month-old Jewel Williams, a Cartersville child who died as a result of a crack-cocaine overdose, will spend the rest of their lives behind
3 Romans Facing Drug Charges
The Rome Police Department arrested three Romans for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute in South Rome late Wednesday night. Jeffrey
Dry Conditions Fuel Woods Fire
Fire fighters and Georgia Forestry Personnel responded to the area of North Second Avenue near the rail road tracks midday Wednesday after callers reported
Government
Republican Candidate For Governor Walks Into Rome — Literally
Rep. Austin Scott, a Republican from South Georgia who announced his campaign for governor in January, walked into Rome today as part of his “Walk
Ribbon Cutting Held For New Cave Spring Community Center
The building was constructed in 1932 and served as the Dining Hall for the Georgia School For The Deaf (GSD) until closing in 1984, but recent renovations
Citizens’ SPLOST Committee Offers Details On Selected Projects
Kingston resident Larry James carefully looked at the posters and sketches displayed in front of him before picking up a few informational pages and moving
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Floyd Medical Center, Shorter College Reveal Nursing Partnership
Shorter College and Floyd Medical Center will partner to provide a unique nursing education opportunity in this part of Northwest Georgia. Floyd has pledged
Remond EMS Now Serving Polk
Starting today, Redmond EMS will be servicing Polk County residents as the 911 provider. The service will include two 24-hour trucks in Cedartown, two
Metal Container Plant In Rome Sold
Anheuser-Busch InBev is selling four of its canneries to the Ball Corporation for $577 million. AB InBev will continue to contract with Ball for production
Community News
Free Clock Tower Tours Offered
While America celebrates the birthday of a nation, Romans can celebrate one of Rome’s most iconic images. While the Rome Area History Museum will
Miss Shorter Gets Scholarship
Jenica Reed, crowned Miss Shorter College in March 2009, was awarded the Florida Harrell Scholarship for Performing Arts and placed in the top 10 during
Photo Story: Fallen Soldier Returns To Calhoun
The body of Calhoun soldier 1st Sgt. John Blair, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 20 , was flown into Tom B. David Airport in Gordon County to full
Things To Do
Tickets Still Available For 3-Day Music Festival Featuring Sons Of Gregg Allman
Organizers say tickets are still available for the Southern Social Experiment, a three-day music festival planned this weekend at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. The
Cave Spring Celebrations To Include Fireworks, Unique Parade
From tractors to tricycles, and from skateboards to horses, Cave Spring is sure to cause a smile with its Independence Day parade complete with almost
Road Trip Camp Registration Open Until July 6
The Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Authority is registering for Road Trip Camp now through July 6. Road Trip Camp offers a week of day trips for children
Blogs
The Minivan Chronicles
Follow longtime RomeNewswire blogger Jessica Lindberg as she writes a little about life, her family, her experiences, and so much more in The Minivan Chronicles.
Fat Chick To Hot Chick
Join Julie as she struggles with the daily battle of trying to live and eat healthy in her quest to go from fat chick to hot chick!
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RNW Crimestoppers
RNW CrimeStoppers: Do you know this man?
Investigators with the Rome Police department are looking for this individual after he robbed a West Rome convenience store on May 27th. According to police,
RNW CrimeStoppers: Shoplifting Case Solved With Help By Reader
Thanks to the tip from a RomeNewswire reader police have identified a shoplifter who took a jacket from Blue Sky Outfitters on Second Avenue. Detective
RNW CrimeStoppers: Do you know this man?
RNW CrimeStoppers is looking for the identity of the man who robbed the Tractor Supply store on Highway 411. After closing on Monday, March 30th, an unknown
