Friday Jul 18 | Rome News - Tribune
Cyclists to circle the mall tonight
The ride will begin in the parking lot of Mount Berry Square mall tonight at 10 p.m. This is meant to be like a last fun fling during the summer.
Shopping center gets makeover, new name
By William T. Martin / RN-T ... ...Walking down into a damp, dark cave, Christi Sulzbach decided she was no Indiana Jones when a companion reported having seen a snake there on his last visit.
West Rome Baptist picks new pastor
“I know God has huge plans, not just for this church, but for Rome and Floyd County.”
Jarrod Roberts baptizes his daughter, Taylor, in November. West Rome Baptist Church named Rev. via Rome News - Tribune
Jeweler consultant at Ford, Gittings & Kanes on Monday Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers invites customers to its store Monday for a non-sales event to meet Patrick Stout, education manager at the American Gem ... via Rome News - Tribune
Heritage First to break ground on new location
Chairman Barry Hurley will make remarks, and officials with the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce will provide the gold shovels. via Rome News - Tribune
Tax Deadline Extended/Tornado Area
Victims of recent storms in Georgia may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. via WSB-AM Atlanta
Events of interest, in and around Rome
MONDAY The Floyd/Rome Retired Educators Association will meet today at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Adult Recreation Center, 1325 Kingston Road. via Rome News - Tribune
Storm Victims Get Tax Filing Extension
Victims of storm damage in Georgia may be eligible for an extension on Tuesday's income tax filing deadline. via MyFOX Atlanta
Freeze Watch Issued in Metro Atlanta
“Tonight we'll see the clouds clear on out and that's going to set the stage for the cooler temperatures tonight. The possibility of a little bit of frost, we think we're gonna have enough wind that it's not going to be a widespread frost event”
The middle of April brought unseasonably cold air into the Metro Atlanta area Monday with noontime temperatures only reaching 47 degrees and snow flurries reported at Brasstown Bald in Northeast Georgia. via MyATLtv.com
Armuchee sign citations drawing fire
Code enforcement officers have been moving down Martha Berry Highway, issuing warnings and citations to businesses violating sign and property maintenance regulations. via Rome News - Tribune
What's the future for Georgia's DOT?
Work on major road projects around the state could come to a grinding halt. The Georgia Department of Transportation is in a financial mess and simply doesn't have the money to pay for all the construction it ... via WALB-TV Albany
Helpful information for disaster applicants in Georgia
' Help comes in many forms following major disasters. The information below may assist disaster applicants in Bartow, Burke, DeKalb, Floyd, Fulton, Jefferson and Polk counties with tax issues, unemployment and ... via WRDW-TV Augusta
Tifton scientist working on new energy process
“But it's just new to me. I sure hope it's viable and promising. And I hope it stays in Georgia.”
Taking inspiration from a cow's digestive tract, bacteria from a South American catfish and raw material from pretty much any plant that grows, Tifton scientist J.C. Bell may have come up with an ingenious way ... via The Macon Telegraph
Two teams take reading skills to state
Each year, the top four regional Reading Bowl teams travel to Athens to take part in the Helen Ruffin Georgia Reading Bowl. via The Coastal Courier
Stacy Floyd with the Coastal Georgia Regional Office of the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association spoke at The Hinesville Rotary Club meeting on March 25. via The Coastal Courier
Golfer statues aren't moving for Masters
“They are wonderful statues and we certainly want everyone to enjoy them once we get a more long-term solution”
The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's most famous residents won't be emerging from hibernation anytime soon -- even during Masters Week. via Augusta Chronicle Online
Perpetual pink: Cherry Blossom Festival blooms
“I thought the choices were awesome, and I really like that people were racing for a cause this year, which was new”
The Macon-Bibb Firefighters returned to Central City Park Saturday morning to treat Cherry Blossom Festival goers to their traditional pink pancake breakfast. via The Macon Telegraph
Good news for Georgia taxpayers: It is looking increasingly likely that the 2008 General Assembly session will result in a significant tax cut. via Daily Citizen
IRS: Tornado Victims Can File Taxes Late
The Internal Revenue Service is extending the tax filing deadline for victims of the tornadoes that moved through the state two weeks ago, including the funnel cloud that cut a six-mile path through Atlanta. via CBS 46
County OKs 'position papers' on 411 corridor plans
Pre-meeting caucus: Bill Mull of Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia said the Georgia Department of Transportation is providing nearly 1,000 signs to mark about 700 miles of bike trails throughout the 10-county Coosa ... via Rome News - Tribune