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11 hrs ago | Rome News

Fosters Mill Store celebrates rebirth with community

A window of sunshine and no rain allowed the celebration of a Floyd County landmark to go on as planned.

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Related Topix: Summerville, GA

15 hrs ago | Rome News

Family keeps bluegrass festival going in Armuchee

The sounds of banjos, guitars and accompanying voices will once again stake their claim in Floyd County this week.

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Related Topix: Armuchee, GA, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Cobb County, GA, Lithonia, GA

17 hrs ago | Rome News

Lindale woman faces drug charges

One of the Floyd County Sheriff's Office's most wanted was arrested Saturday night by Georgia State Patrol after she was stopped during a road block, according to Floyd County Jail Reports.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Lindale, GA

Sun May 19, 2013

Rome News

Plans in works to address sewage spills into rivers

A good deluge of rain can lead to more than just the possibility of minor flooding along the rivers of Rome and Floyd County.

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Related Topix: Rome, GA, Weather

Rome News

About 2 and a half inches of rain reported today; flood watch, warning in effect

Update: Nearly 2.5 inches of rain has fallen on Floyd County today, according to the National Weather Service, and more is expected tonight.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Flood, Rome, GA, Armuchee, GA

Rome News

Flash flood warning still in effect after storms pass through

The stronger storms have moved through the area, leaving wet roads and swollen creeks in their wake.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Flood, Armuchee, GA

Calhoun Times

HERD Sale and Reproductive Management Workshop

Everyone has a comfort zone or two. I think I have two. I love to talk sports and coach and I also really enjoy the animal science or animal husbandry side of my job.

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Related Topix: Gordon County, GA, Calhoun, GA, Life, Beef, Food, Meat, Agriculture, Science

Rome News

Rome man charged with felony burglary for January break in

A Rome man was arrested Saturday and charged with felony burglary, according to Floyd County Jail reports.

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Related Topix: Rome, GA

Rome News

Inmate breaks fire alarm at Floyd County Jail

An inmate in the Floyd County Jail allegedly broke a fire alarm off the wall inside the facility, according to jail reports.

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Related Topix: Silver Creek, GA

Fri May 17, 2013

Rome News

Report: Woman left 7 year-old child home alone

A Rome woman is facing charges of felony cruelty to children after she left a 7-year-old home alone Thursday, according to Floyd County Jail reports.

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Related Topix: Rome, GA

Rome News

Police: Man stole hydrocodone from pharmacy where he worked

Police say a Rome man stole 2,500 hydrocodone tablets from a pharmacy where he worked, according to a Floyd County Jail report.

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Related Topix: Rome, GA

Walker County Messenger

Column by Norman Edwards: H.E.R.D. heifer sale - " May 29

The 13th annual Calhoun H.E.R.D. program sale is scheduled for May 29 at 12:30 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center livestock pavilion in Calhoun.

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Related Topix: Calhoun, GA, University of Georgia, Vaccinations, Health

Thu May 16, 2013

Rome News

Racers ready to invade Rome

A pair of events is set to unleash competitors on the roadways of Rome and Floyd County during the next few weekends.

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Related Topix: Rome, GA

Rome News

Coomer: U.S. 411 a - national flashpoint'

Georgia Power community representative Tequila Smith talks with Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, Rep.

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Related Topix: Cartersville, GA, Euharlee, GA, Armuchee, GA, Rome, GA

Rome News

Sure, If you have a death wish. There is no way...

In this March 2013 FILE photo, Al Rowland and Dr. Wade Sellers set off to work on their bicycles from home.

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Related Topix: Rome, GA

Rome News

Pair charged with possession of meth

A Rome man and woman were arrested late Wednesday night and face drug charges, according to Floyd County Jail reports.

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Related Topix: Rome, GA

Rome News

Since all you hear around here is a bunch of ta...

A crew member for the film "Need for Speed" drives a Ford Mustang down Cave Spring Road, May 16, 2013.

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Related Topix: Bartow County, GA

Rome News

Floyd County's unemployment initial claims up slightly over the month, down since last year

Floyd County's unemployment insurance initial claims were up a fraction in April when compared with March but dropped when compared with April 2012, according to Georgia Department of Labor reports.

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Related Topix: Georgia, Rome, GA, 9

Wed May 15, 2013

Rome News

Fire reported on Parkwood Circle

Rome-Floyd County fire and emergency responders are on the scene of a house fire reported on Parkwood Circle about 6:40 p.m. The road is blocked to traffic and Georgia Power Co.

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Rome News

3 men accused of growing pot in tree house in Silver Creek

Authorities arrested three men Tuesday on accusations they were growing marijuana in a tree house, reports state.

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Related Topix: Silver Creek, GA, Lindale, GA