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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 Knott, a Spec.-4 scout with A Company of the
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Georgia Has 12th Highest Percent Of High School Seniors Scoring 3 Or Higher On AP Exams
Georgia has the 12th highest percent of high school seniors scoring a 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, according to The College Board’s AP Report to the Nation released recently. This report measures progress of the class of 2009. “I am proud that more Georgia students than
Let Rome Newswire Deliver Your Valentine’s Day Messages …For Free!
If you want to send a Valentine’s Day greeting or special message to a loved one this year, let them read it on Rome Newswire! Rome Newswire will post all Valentine’s Day greetings at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, and keep them up all day. All messages will be in the following format: To: From: Message: You
Other Arrests: Wednesday, Jan. 6
According to police and Floyd County Jail records, the following people were arrested recently by local authorities. All should be consider innocent until proven otherwise. Listed are those booked into Floyd County Jail. (These arrests may exclude felonious arrested individuals still incarcerated and
Christmas Candlelight Processional And Concert To Be Held Tuesday, Dec. 8
The Christmas Candlelight Processional & Concert will be held in Rome’s historic downtown on this Tuesday, Dec. 8. The processional will begin at 6:30 p.m. from City Hall and proceed southbound on Broad Street to the Forum. The southbound lane of Broad Street will be closed for approximately
Police Investigating Eggings Downtown
Rome Police were patrolling the Broad St. area downtown Saturday night after several vehicles were reportedly egged from atop a building. Multiple police units responded to the 300 block of Broad St. around 10:15 PM after several people called 911 and reported their vehicles were egged. According to
United States Sues Florida Company Under False Claims Act
WASHINGTON – The United States has filed a lawsuit against Kaman Dayron Inc., alleging that the Orlando, Florida, defense contractor violated the False Claims Act by knowingly substituting non-conforming parts in fuzes (sophisticated ignition devices incorporating mechanical and/or electronic components)
Arrest Report: Thursday, Nov. 5
According to police and Floyd County Jail records, the following people were arrested recently by local authorities and charged with at least one felony crime: Gregory Neal Brown, 52, of 925 Old Shannon Rd. in Rome, was arrest Wednesday night by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and charged with felony
Shorter: Cumberland’s Late TD Spoils Hawks’ Comeback Bid
In just 54 seconds, Shorter College saw an improbable victory transform into an even more improbable loss. After Shorter had taken the lead with 58 seconds remaining in the game, Mitch Reynolds hauled in a 16-yard touchdown pass from freshman quarterback Christian Burnett with four seconds left as Cumberland
NAIA Football National Championship In Rome Quickly Approaching, Dec. 19
With this year’s championship football games just around the corner, Rome is gearing up to host a national championship game, as well. On Saturday, Dec. 19, Rome will play host to the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Football National Championship. The 54th annual Russell
