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Levee Progress Unearths a Piece of Local History
Since its dedication on February 22, 1939, the H.H. Keel Levee System, named for a city commissioner who spearheaded the project, has protected the western area of Rome’s downtown. Since that time, Rome has made many advancements towards preventing floods that have historically ravaged the city, including many pump stations and the Army Corps
Daily Arrest Reports
Felony Arrest Report: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
According to police and Floyd County Jail records, the following people were arrested recently by local authorities and charged with at least one felony
Misdemeanor Arrest Report: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
According to police and Floyd County Jail records, the following people were arrested recently by local authorities and charged with misdemeanor or unspecified
Released Arrest Report: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
According to police and Floyd County Jail records, the following people were arrested recently by local authorities and charged various crimes. No photographs
Government and Education
Berry College Student Researching Coral Reef Preservation Through Richards Scholarship
Berry College student Elizabeth Stepp is working toward her goal of becoming a doctor while also conducting meaningful coral reef research. Stepp’s research,
House Passes Legislation To Ease Transitions For Children In Foster Care
The Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday passed House Bill 1085 by a vote of 150 to 3. This legislation, introduced by State Representative Katie
Shorter College To Offer Online Degree Programs
Shorter College has requested approval to begin offering programs that will add to its growing number of online courses. Pending approval, Shorter College
Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)
Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Receives Automatic External Defibrillators
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office received 29 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) this week. The
Brush Still Burns, But Rain, Thunder In The Forecast
Even though Tuesday was less active for brush and grass fires around Floyd County, nonetheless, it appeared as if they were making a last stand before
Small Fire Extinguished on Rome School Bus
A quick-acting bus driver was able to douse flames under the hood of his Rome City School Bus after a brief scare Tuesday afternoon. The Rome City School
Health and Environment
New Poll Results: 73% Of Georgia Voters Favor $1 Tobacco Tax Increase To Help Cut State’s Budget Deficit
As the Legislature prepares to reconvene next week, a new poll released this week reveals that 73% of Georgia voters support raising the tobacco tax by
Blood Assurance to Ship Blood To Haiti Next Week
On Friday, Feb. 5, Blood Assurance President and CEO Rick Youngblood approved a shipment of blood products from the regional blood center to Haiti to assist
Floyd County Police To Be Presented With 68 Automatic External Defibrillators On Friday
The Floyd County Police Department has received 68 automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) from a $144,000 HRSA (Human Resources and Services Administration)
Community
Troops Welcomed Home From Afghanistan With Parade Through Rome, Armory Celebration
Dennis Knott hugged his son Brian for a very long time; he didn’t want to let go. It had been almost a year since Brian and other soldiers in his National
Etowah Park Driving Range Reopens For Season
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority (RFPRA) has reopened the Etowah Park Driving Range for the season. The driving range is located in Etowah
Summerville Police Department Asking For Help In Locating Missing Person
Detective Brian Ozment with the Summerville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Earllana
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Across the Wire
Former U.S. Military Contractor Pleads Guilty To Bribery, Money Laundering Scheme Related To Defense Department Contracts In Support Of Iraqi War
Former military contractor Terry Hall, 43, of Snellville, Georgia, pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to pay more than $3 million in bribes to U.S.
Guyanese National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Indian Nationals To The United States
Annita Devi Gerald, a Guyanese national, pleaded guilty today to bringing an alien into the United States for commercial gain, announced Assistant Attorney
Forensic Analysis: Clues Buried In Sounds And Images
The 14 videotapes arrived on Peter Smith’s desk individually wrapped in plain manila envelopes. They had been sent by a special agent in the Federal
Other Headlines
It’s Time To Spring Forward An Hour As Daylight Saving Time Kicks In This Weekend
The annual switch to Daylight Saving Time takes place this weekend, as people prepare to “spring” their clocks forward an hour by 2 a.m. Sunday morning. The
Unity Christian School Hosts Fundraiser, Congratulates Spelling Bee Winners
Unity Christian School’s (UCS) lower campus (Pre-K3 through First Grade) recently hosted its annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. The event raises
Expert On Former Yugoslavia To Present Lecture On ‘The Worst Car In History’
Dr. Jason C. Vuic, assistant professor of history at Virginia’s Bridgewater College, will present a unique lecture on Tuesday, March 9, at Berry College. The
Hometown Heroes
Stanley Sutton: Shining Example, Authentic Hometown Hero
The two men were practically buried alive when a ditch collapsed in around them. It was 12 years ago, and the two city employees were down in the
Randy Lacey: A True Hometown Hero
Randy Lacey was driving Loyd “Doodle” Watkins back to Cave Spring from Rome when the call came in — a structure fire in north Rome, and a child was
Hometown Heroes To Be Highlighted On Rome Newswire
Make sure you join us this coming week when we begin our Hometown Heroes segment on the RomeNewswire.com. We will feature one of these heroes weekly beginning
