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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 United States initialized Daylight Saving Time during World War I, and again during World War II, in order to better utilize the longer daylight hours between April and October for the war
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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 Guard unit had departed for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Brian
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
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 presentation, sponsored by Berry College’s departments of history; economics; and government and international studies, is entitled, “The
Send Your Snow Photos To Rome Newswire!
Well, it appears we will have one more opportunity for snow photos. (Personally, I hope it’s the final snow of the year!) So send us your photos, and I will get them posted as soon as possible. If you would like credit for the photo, please let me know who is submitting it. You may also identify
National Weather Service: Heaviest Snow May Fall Late Tuesday, Up To 2 Inches Possible
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow for Rome and Floyd County in effect from 8 a.m. Tuesday until midnight Tuesday night. The warning is in effect across all of north Georgia, north of a line from Carrollton to Atlanta to Jefferson. Radar
Red Flag Warning Issued For Rome And Floyd County; Fire Weather Warning, Wind Advisory Also
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Rome and Floyd County, in effect for Thursday from noon until 7 p.m. Dry fuel moisture conditions will combine with relative humidity of 15 to 25 percent and northwest winds of 15 to 30 mph to create dangerous fire weather conditions. A Red
Rome Newswire Delivers Valentine’s Day Messages From Our Readers
Rome Newswire is pleased to deliver the following Valentine’s Day messages for our well-deserving Rome Newswire readers. Enjoy the day! Happy Valentine’s Day! (Messages are arranged in alphabetical order of the recipients.) To: Adam Patrick. From: Gina Patrick. I love you Adam, my #2! J. To:
Two Inches Of Snow Recorded In Floyd County, With Two More Possible; EMA Urges Caution
Local emergency officials are urging motorists to stay off roads if possible during the winter weather we are experiencing. If drivers must be on the road, please us as much precaution as necessary, as some secondary roads in the county have already begun to ice over. The area has already received 2”
Rome Newswire Readers Send In Their Snow Photos
Rome Newswire readers are encouraged to send in their snow photos.
Rome Newswire will post the photos and keep them up all weekend.
Please send photos to RomeNewswire@gmail.com. By sending the photographs the submitter gives Rome Newswire all rights to publish them.
Enjoy the snow, and be safe out there!!
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