Lifestyles

“Keeping Me Still,” a collection of Southern free-verse poems written by Shorter University Assistant Professor of English Renee Emerson, has been selected as a finalist for the 2014 Julie Suk Prize for best poetry book published by an independent press.

Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville and some of its significant supporters were recognized with awards during the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries annual conference in Statesboro on Friday.

The Heart of the Community Foundation is proud to announce the 7th annual Heart of the Community Walk, Ride & Paddle. This year’s event involves three activities for participants to choose from and will be held Saturday, February 14, at 9:30 a.m. at the Town Green in downtown Rome, GA.

Sunday, Jan. 24, 1965

Mr. and Mrs. Steven James Safigan of Rome announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Marie Safigan to Matthew Charles Huston of Macon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lamar Huston of Snellville.

Each year, hundreds of at-risk Rome and Floyd County families get a little support through the Exchange Club Family Resource Center.

Alice Towe, a horticulture student at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Floyd County campus, is one of four GNTC students from across the region selected as the college’s semifinalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership.

Clemson University awarded degrees to 1,300 students during December graduation ceremonies in Littlejohn Coliseum.

The Berry College Lumen Lecture series welcomes Charles Marsh who will speak about "A Christian for Our Time: Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Courageous Protest against the Nazis” at 7 p.m. on Monday Jan. 26 in the Krannert Ballroom.

Shorter University has announced students named to the dean’s list during the fall semester of 2014. To achieve this honor, students must have been enrolled full time and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term.

The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau is holding its fourth annual Georgia’s Rome Photo Contest and the staff is hoping to see some surprises among the entries.

Christian colleges give students the opportunity to earn a higher education in an environment focused on faith. For years, students have earned degrees on campus while going to church and participating in religious activities with their peers. And while these on-campus activities continue, many Christian colleges have moved academics online, providing a wide range of degree programs and courses to both undergraduate and graduate students. Some have even extended religious support and interaction to the web, allowing their online students to discuss their faith with fellow classmates, even if they're not on a campus.

In just a week, Romans of all ages can relive the classic struggle of what it’s like to have grown up on the wrong side of the tracks.

Georgia Highlands College has announced the Floyd County students named to the 2014 fall President’s List and Dean’s List.

Coming in Wednesday’s Young Romans, kindergarten students at Berry College Elementary & Middle School get a taste of the glamorous life as they take a limousine ride around the Berry College campus and downtown.

“What do you do when God is silent?”

Monday, Jan. 18, 1965

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Reed of Reading, Pennsylvania announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Kathryn Reed, to Alejandro Jose Gonzalez, son of Dr. and Mrs. Raul Alberto Gonzalez of Rome.

Paul and Pat Williams of Hendersonville, North Carolina announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Leigh Williams, to Robert Hogan Shell, son of Mark and Trina Self of Cave Spring and Greg Shell of Rome.

Derek Neil Combs, a Campbellsville University freshman from Rome, is among those earning a spot on the Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester, according to Frank Cheatham, senior vice president for academic affairs.

“Two hands are better than one.”

ROME, Ga.— Darlington’s fine arts department will present “Once Upon a Mattress” Feb. 13-15 at the Historic DeSoto Theatre. Doors will open Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., with show time at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday matinee begins at 2:30 p.m., and doors open at 2 p.m.

The more I learn about God, the more I realize just how little I know of him.

The Americanism Committee of the Exchange Club of Rome is beginning its annual Proudly We Hail Award competition that is open to businesses, government agencies, residents, and schools throughout Rome and Floyd County. The award is given to nominated and selected persons or agencies that properly display the American flag on a continuing basis. It is important that if the flag is flown, it should be in good repair and suitable for display. If the flag is flown during the hours of darkness then it must be properly illuminated. There are several good examples in our community and those citizens hopefully will participate.