Rome News

For Darrell Kay, farming is more than a career. It is a way of life. Following in his father's footsteps, the 61-year-old Taylorsville farmer - who now is receiving assistance from his son, Dustin - recently received the Bartow County Farm Family of the Year distinction.

Standing behind a new McDougald Memorial Parkway sign after its unveiling are, left to right, Sen. Jack Hill, Michael McDougald, Statesboro Mayor Jan Moore and Bulloch County Board of Commissioners Chairman Garrett Nevil.

When Marty Lunde made the transformation to "Double A" Arn Anderson in 1984, the Mid-Atlantic area was on its way to becoming the beneficiary of arguably the greatest stable in wrestling history.

Staff Sgt. Isabel Ruiz, right, the electronic warfare specialist for 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th IBCT, 3rd ID, shows soldiers how to operate and troubleshoot the Duke V3, an electronic-warfare system used to counter radio-controlled improvised explosive devices.

Police in Rome are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run accident with injuries.

Neelley was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to die for killing 13-year-old Lisa Ann Millican.

The proposed site of Berry College's much-anticipated $6.9 million sports stadium has been relocated by officials at the Rome, Ga.

The proposed site of Berry College's much-anticipated $6.9 million sports stadium has been relocated by officials at the Rome, Ga.

In Luke 24:13-27, we read of two disciples of Christ on their way to Emmaus. Luke tells us this was the first day of the week and that it was the same day the tomb in which Jesus had been laid following His death was found to be empty .

The rigor of the Boy Scouts was not enough for a younger Nathan James Baker. At 12 years old, the Kennesaw native said he "wanted the structure and discipline" associated with the military, so he switched from Scouts to the Young Marines in 2008.

Rome police said 49-year-old woman stole an ambulance from the Etowah Terrace Senior Residences on Saturday.

A native of Murphy, she was the daughter of the late R.T. and Janie Carroll Stiles and was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne N. Dockery; a son, Donald Wayne Dockery; five sisters; and three brothers.

When: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning today and ending July 18 Hall County: Hall County Government Center elections office on lower floor, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville Forsyth County : Forsyth County Administration Building, 110 E. Main St., Cumming.

The proposed site of Berry College's much-anticipated $6.9 million sports stadium has been relocated by officials at the Rome, Ga.

One of the things we hear a lot when people are trying to make tough decisions is to "let your conscience by your guide."

Fewer customers are making trips to their local credit union branch, choosing instead to perform most basic transactions online.

The Coosa River Basin Initiative on Sunday will host a party to raise money for their efforts to create a water trail along the Etowah River and a new boat launch near Kingston.

Jackie Mcbrayer passed over on Sunday, June 22, 2014, in Rome, following an extended illness.

Brandy Clark remembers what it's like to be one of the guys in Old Dominion. It was less than a year ago that she was a behind-the-scenes songwriter responsible for some of the biggest hits on country radio, including Miranda Lambert's "Mama's Broken Heart," the Band Perry's "Better Dig Two" and Kacey Musgraves' "Follow Your Arrow."

Another customer wanted to take a plate of his mother's home-made roast dinner as hand luggage on a flight.