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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
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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, which has the potential to assist in the long-term preservation of coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea, is part of the Richards Scholars program. Falling
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 Dempsey (R- Rome), is aimed at easing the transition for children entering and leaving foster care. “As an advocate for Georgia’s youth, I cannot
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 will offer an associate’s degree in science, a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in accounting
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 money for the American Heart Association. The combined effort of all students, who participate in some way whether or not they collect sponsors, raised
Shorter College To Offer Distance Calculus Online Courses
Shorter College’s Department of Online Programs has partnered with Massachusetts-based Distance Calculus to offer current Shorter students and new students a chance to take college level math and computer science courses online. Distance Calculus, founded in 1998, by Drs. Lee Wayand and Robert
Budget Protest Draws 250 Petition Signatures
A protest rally hosted by Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has resulted in at least 250 signatures on a petition in opposition to recently proposed budget cuts by the legislature. The rally, held on Thursday at the Clock Tower Court on the Floyd County campus from 10 a.m. until noon, was part of a nationwide
Georgia Highlands College To Host Protest Rally
Georgia Highlands College will host a protest rally on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon on the colllege’s Floyd County campus. The rally will protest the budget cuts currently proposed by the legislature. In addition to the $1.6 million in cuts already proposed for fiscal year 2011, the proposed cuts
Floyd County Schools Remaining Open, As Of 11 a.m. Tuesday
Tim Hensley, Assistant to the Superintendent in charge of Public Relations at Floyd County Schools told Rome Newswire at 11 a.m. on Tuesday that Floyd County Schools are scheduled to remain open at this point. He said he spoke with representative of the Emergency Management Agency (EMA), who informed
Georgia Northwestern Technical Colleges Closes Classes On Tuesday
Georgia Northwestern Technical College has closed classes on Tuesday at 11 a.m. due to inclement weather. The Walker County Campus closed classes earlier Tuesday.
