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Deer Blamed for Overnight Rollover Accident
A pair of deer that quickly absconded the scene are reportedly what led to an early morning rollover accident on US Highway 411 East Tuesday Morning.
Rome Fire and Rescue along with Floyd EMS and Floyd County Police Officers responded to the accident on US 411 just East of Loop 1 around 2:00 AM. A nearby [...]
Blown Fuse Temporarily Closes East Rome Eateries
Popular fast food restaurants in East Rome lost business for over an hour Monday Morning after a blown fuse created unsafe conditions and temporarily closed the store.
According to Rome Fire Battalion Chief Rick Stephens, Rome Fire Engines 1 and 2 along with Quint, Ladder 1, and Car 25 responded to the Krystal on Turner McCall [...]
High School Football Scores
Armuchee lost to Calhoun 49 – 13
Adairsville lost to Dade Co. 19 – 11
Cedartown lost to Lithia Springs 33 – 23
Coosa lost to Gordon Central 34 – 19
Darlington lost to Cartersville 28 – 23
Model lost to Sonoraville 14 – 13
Pepperell defeated Chattooga 14 – 6
Rockmart defeated N. Murray 33 – 3
Rome defeated Cass 27 – [...]
Penalties Hamper Shorter In 41-7 Loss To Georgia State
Prior to its contest with Georgia State University, Shorter University head football coach Phil Jones stressed to his team the importance of taking advantage of its opportunities.
Georgia State must have taken notes on Jones’ advice.
The Panthers used momentum from a wealth of Shorter penalties and a costly second half fumble by the Hawks to post [...]
Power Outage, Fan Belt Blamed For Burning Smell at Riverbend Center
Shoppers at Riverbend Center Thursday evening likely encountered many fire engines as Rome firefighters investigated an odor of wires burning in Michael’s.
Rome Fire Engines 2 and 4 along with Quint 3, Ladder 1, and Car 25 responded to the shopping center around 6:30 PM to reports of the odor of an electrical type fire in [...]
Bystanders Help Extinguish Car Fire in East Rome
A few mechanics from a local car dealership came to the rescue by holding off flames until firefighters could arrive to finish the job after a car caught fire in East Rome Thursday Afternoon.
Firefighters from Rome Fire Quint 3 responded to the intersection of Chateau Drive at US Highway 411 around 3:30 PM to reports [...]
Football Hawks Set to Take on Georgia State Tonight at Georgia Dome
“It’s just another game.”
So goes one of the most common clichés used by athletes and coaches when asked to discuss the build up towards important contests.
Although it may be true that Shorter University’s gridiron battle with Georgia State University tonight means little in terms of conference standings and championship implications, it isn’t difficult to sense [...]
Heart of the Community Walk Foundation Makes Donations
The Heart of the Community Walk Committee made two donation presentations today from funds raised from the 2009 and 2010 Heart of the Community Walk.
A laptop was donated in honor of the Waddell family to Floyd Medical Center’s Women’s and Children’s Services department. The laptop will be available to mothers post delivery for research and [...]
Darlington High School Welcomes Royal Thai Scholar
Darlington senior Ya Wiratchotisatian left her home in Thailand this fall to seek a better education in the United States. With a minimal knowledge of English, she faces a great challenge, but says the opportunity outweighs her fears.
“Studying in America gives me priceless experiences,” she said. “I do not get only knowledge, but also new [...]
The Dream Comes True For McHenry Primary
At the stroke of midnight Tuesday night, McHenry Primary’s dream of a new playground officially became reality in grand Disney-esque fashion. No one involved in this project could have dreamed the fairy tale ending that resulted in McHenry sitting at the #1 position in their category in the “Pepsi Refresh Everything” contest. After all, McHenry [...]
Shorter University Announces School of Fine and Performing Arts Events
The Shorter University School of Fine and Performing Arts has announced its schedule of events for the 2010-2011 academic year.
“The legacy of great art, music and theatre continues at Shorter University,” said Dr. Alan Wingard, dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. “Shorter has been sharing the fine arts with our [...]
Coosa Valley Federal Credit Union To Host Yard Sale To Benefit The Red Cross
On Saturday, September 11, 2010 the Coosa Valley Federal Credit Union will host an Indoor Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the Northwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Yard Sale will be rain or shine at the Coosa Valley Federal Credit Union Annex, 5 Redmond Court, directly behind [...]
Hurricane Watch Posted for Most of NC Coast
U.S. weather forecasters say a hurricane watch has been posted for most of the North Carolina coast to the state’s border with Virginia due to the approach of Hurricane Earl.
The hurricane center warns that if current forecasts are accurate, Earl could trigger dangerous waves and surf in the U.S., wrecking plans [...]
Obama: ‘American Combat Mission in Iraq Has Ended’
U.S. President Barack Obama has announced the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, saying it is time to move forward now that the Iraqi people have the lead responsibility for their security.
In an address to the nation Tuesday, the president paid tribute to the men and women in the armed [...]
Adairsville Woman Charged With Homicide By Vehicle For Fatal Crash
June Jacqueline Wood, 76, of 130 41st St. in Adairsville, was arrested at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday by the Floyd County Police Department and was charged with misdemeanor failure to yield while turning left and misdemeanor homicide by vehicle for her part in a fatal accident that occurred on August 27, 2010.
The crash happened at the [...]
