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Ben Masters said he is planning to pursue a career in engineering. (Lauren Jones / RN-T.com)
GRADUATE OF DISTINCTION: Coosa High School's Ben Masters graduates with honors
When Ben Masters pushes his wheelchair across the stage of The Forum today and accepts his high school diploma, it’s not a stretch to guess the 18-year-old Coosa High graduate’s accomplishment ...
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A SPLOST proposal requests money for a new recycling center to replace the current facility in North Rome. (Jeremy Stewart / Rome News-Tribune)
SPLOST committee gets proposed list
The task of narrowing down more than 40 project requests estimated at almost $180 million belongs now to the SPLOST Citizens Advisory Committee. Meeting at the Emergency Operations Center, the 12-...
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Denise Miller, left, owner of the new City Market antiques and collectibles business coming to 137 East First Street, checks out the old Waytt's store letters in the warehouse space with property owner by Roger Wade. (Doug Walker / RN-T.com)
Roger Wade to bring another antique store to downtown Rome
An estate sale nine months ago by Roger Wade and Pam Bradshaw planted the seed and, come June 1, The City Market, will sprout at 137 E. First St. Owner Denise Miller bills the business as a blend o...
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Floyd County Jail report May 24, 9 a.m.
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office releases its jail intake report twice daily -- at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Friday's weather: Sunny with a high near 75 - nice weekend weather ahead
It's going to be sunny today with a high near 75, according to the National Weather Service . Tonight skies will remain clear with a low around 45. The Coosa River near Plant Hammond in Coosa re...
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Memorial Day Holiday Closings
Rome City, Floyd County, Georgia State and federal offices will be closed Monday. The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver mail Monday. The City of Rome’s Solid Waste Collections Department w...
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Jeff McDaniel
McDaniel: I am committed to local school governance
Floyd County schools superintendent Jeff Mc­Daniel said after receiving a letter from the state Charter Committee that he’s committed to local school governance and welcomes a consultant to his sys...
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A cat rescued from a Boyd Valley Road residence lays in its cage at Floyd County Animal Control, May 23, 2013. (Brittany Hannah/RN-T)
Cats seized in 'filthy' home are OK
Thirteen cats and two dogs seized from what police called a “filthy” home last week remain at the Floyd County Animal Shelter as the case progresses through the court system. Police arrested Ke...
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Churches reaching out to Oklahoma tornado victims
by Staff Reports
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Local churches are reaching out to the victims of Monday’s tornado in Oklahoma. Harmony Baptist Church officials have announced they are accepting donations for items such as canned foods, toiletri...
Cedartown man accused of murder commits suicide in Texas jail
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A Cedartown man who was arrested last week and charged with capital murder in connection with an arson and double homicide was found dead Saturday in his Texas jail cell. Burnet County Sheriff W.T...
Floyd County Jail reports May 23, 8 p.m.
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The Floyd County Sheriff's Office releases its jail intake report twice daily -- at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Northside Swim Center set to open Saturday
by Staff reports
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The Northside Swim Center, located on Kingston Avenue, is set to open this Memorial Day weekend for the summer swimming season. Swimmers will get their first chance for a dip in the pool Saturday....
Fountain on Town Green closed tonight for cleaning
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The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority announced in a press release this afternoon the Town Green fountain is being shut down tonight for cleaning. According to the release, the fountain w...
Redmond Regional Medical Center names Ken Metteauer new CFO
by Staff reports
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Redmond Regional Medical Center announced Thursday that Ken Metteauer is the new chief financial officer for the hospital. Metteauer, who actually took over the slot May 1, replaced Danny Smit...
Floyd County's unemployment rate drops to 8.5 percent in April
by Staff Reports
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Unemployment in Rome and Floyd County declined slightly from March to April. The April rate checked in at 8.5 percent, down from 8.9 percent in March. The news, however, is tempered by the Depart...
Bittersweet reunion: Floyd County Education Center to permanently shut its doors Friday
by Alan Riquelmy, staff writer
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Jade Wells stood at the front of the lunch line Wednesday, serving food to students and alumni of the Floyd County Education Center at its farewell luncheon. Wells, 16, graduated last week from th...