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Rome sets qualifying fees for commission, school board races
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Rome sets qualifying fees for commission, school board races

  • 14 hrs ago

The Rome City Commission set qualifying fees Monday for the upcoming elections in November, and approved several early voting sites.

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New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations show slight decline from December-early January plateau

New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations show slight decline from December-early January plateau

  • 18 hrs ago

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Floyd County appears to be at the beginning of a decline.

Hearings resume on retrial of Timothy Tyrone Foster, charged with killing a retired Rome schoolteacher in 1986

Hearings resume on retrial of Timothy Tyrone Foster, charged with killing a retired Rome schoolteacher in 1986

  • 21 hrs ago

Attorneys for a man facing the death penalty on accusation that he raped and killed a retire…

New human trafficking bills ahead in Georgia legislative session

New human trafficking bills ahead in Georgia legislative session

  • 21 hrs ago

State lawmakers plan to bring new legislation aimed at helping victims of human trafficking …

Chamber board leadership passes from Preston to Wheeler

Chamber board leadership passes from Preston to Wheeler

  • 22 hrs ago

Synovus Bank Northwest Market President Scott Preston (left) accepts a drawing of the Rome C…

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Education

Board of Regents announces national search for new chancellor

Board of Regents announces national search for new chancellor

  • 20 hrs ago

ATLANTA — The University System of Georgia will conduct a national search for a successor to…

Floyd County Schools pre-K lottery for 2021-2022 school year open

Floyd County Schools pre-K lottery for 2021-2022 school year open

  • Jan 24, 2021

Floyd County Schools will be accepting Pre-K enrollment applications through Feb. 5.

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Container cargo at Port of Savannah finishes 2020 strong despite pandemic

Container cargo at Port of Savannah finishes 2020 strong despite pandemic

  • 18 hrs ago

ATLANTA — The Georgia Ports Authority on Monday reported modest growth for 2020 despite the …

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Hufstetler to examine state tax credits as Georgia lawmakers feel pressure to raise spending

Hufstetler to examine state tax credits as Georgia lawmakers feel pressure to raise spending

  • Jan 24, 2021

Georgia lawmakers are racing to revise the current year’s budget, aiming to produce a rework…

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Community Calendar for Tuesday, Jan. 26

Community Calendar for Tuesday, Jan. 26

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TUESDAY

Crappie USA competition set for Weiss Lake with amateur and pro divisions

Crappie USA competition set for Weiss Lake with amateur and pro divisions

  • Jan 24, 2021

Crappie USA is expecting anglers from across the country to join its March 20 competition on…

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Defending the Den: Unity Christian win big over Georgia Cumberland Academy with a sweep of the Jaguars

Defending the Den: Unity Christian win big over Georgia Cumberland Academy with a sweep of the Jaguars

  • 18 hrs ago

The Unity Christian Lions swept Georgia Cumberland Academy in Saturday night basketball acti…

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Floyd County athletes to run cross country at the collegiate level

Floyd County athletes to run cross country at the collegiate level

  • 18 hrs ago

A pair of Floyd County student-athletes will be staying in North Georgia for college. Armuch…

Pablo Sandoval agrees to minor league deal with Braves

Pablo Sandoval agrees to minor league deal with Braves

  • 21 hrs ago

ATLANTA — Third baseman Pablo Sandoval has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta United signs Argentine striker Lisandro López

  • 22 hrs ago

ATLANTA — Atlanta United signed Argentine striker Lisandro López, hoping he can provide dept…

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AP Sportlight

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Jan. 27

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Worley profits from Gisin, Shiffrin errors to win GS

Worley profits from Gisin, Shiffrin errors to win GS

  • Updated 28 min ago

SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) — First-run leader Michelle Gisin nearly came to a comple…

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Love appointed captain again, this time for Presidents Cup

Love appointed captain again, this time for Presidents Cup

  • Updated 1 hr ago

Davis Love III is going back to where he was born for a job he knows as well as anyone.

Modest Hatton reaches new heights in burgeoning golf career

Modest Hatton reaches new heights in burgeoning golf career

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Tyrrell Hatton found it surreal when he looked at golf’s world ranking and saw himself at a …

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Floyd County Jail report, Jan. 26, 8 a.m.

Floyd County Jail report, Jan. 26, 8 a.m.

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Floyd County Jail report for 8 pm Monday Jan. 25

Floyd County Jail report for 8 pm Monday Jan. 25

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Report: Gun safe stolen off of porch on Eden Valley Road

Report: Gun safe stolen off of porch on Eden Valley Road

  • 18 hrs ago

A gun safe was reported missing after the owner moved it to the front porch while her floors…

Report: Rome man found with syringe containing meth at motel

Report: Rome man found with syringe containing meth at motel

  • 18 hrs ago

A Rome man is being held for the Chattooga County's Sheriff's Office after he was arrested o…

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Rome Floyd Chamber Small Business Spotlight – Allison Dunn of McAlister’s Deli, Bill Newby of Newby Vineyards, and Eliud Ngetich of Hey Mr. Fix-It Construction
Rome Floyd Chamber Small Business Spotlight – Allison Dunn of McAlister’s Deli, Bill Newby of Newby Vineyards, and Eliud Ngetich of Hey Mr. Fix-It Construction
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Rome Floyd Chamber Small Business Spotlight – Allison Dunn of McAlister’s Deli, Bill Newby of Newby Vineyards, and Eliud Ngetich of Hey Mr. Fix-It Construction

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Be the reason kids don't give up

Be the reason kids don't give up

Highland Rivers Foundation supports recovery

Highland Rivers Foundation supports recovery

A God who forgives

A God who forgives

The hard task

The hard task

Native culture in Floyd County

Native culture in Floyd County

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Georgia House wants more state money for public health

Georgia House wants more state money for public health

Arms deal, hacking complicate Joe Biden's approach to Russia

Arms deal, hacking complicate Joe Biden's approach to Russia

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1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado rips Alabama town

1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado rips Alabama town

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The Latest: France returns to 3 weeks between virus shots

The Latest: France returns to 3 weeks between virus shots

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Arizona Wildcats news and views: Assessing additions at QB and LB, sizable loss at receiver

Arizona Wildcats news and views: Assessing additions at QB and LB, sizable loss at receiver

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Corey Linsley grapples with finality of playoff loss, uncertain future as Packers clean out their lockers

Corey Linsley grapples with finality of playoff loss, uncertain future as Packers clean out their lockers

Montana State's Kane Ioane officially headed to Boise State

Montana State's Kane Ioane officially headed to Boise State

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Jeff Choate’s most memorable moments as Montana State’s head coach

Jeff Choate’s most memorable moments as Montana State’s head coach

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Scott Disick 'wants Kourtney Kardashian to be happy'

Scott Disick 'wants Kourtney Kardashian to be happy'

Princess Diana 'could read children’s hearts'

Princess Diana 'could read children’s hearts'

Richard Kelly hints at Donnie Darko follow-up

Richard Kelly hints at Donnie Darko follow-up

Rainn Wilson overcame claustrophobia fears in Don't Tell a Soul

Rainn Wilson overcame claustrophobia fears in Don't Tell a Soul

Politics

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Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military
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Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military

  • By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an order Monday reversing a Trump-era Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from serving in the military.

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Dominion Voting Systems sues Giuliani over election claims
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Dominion Voting Systems sues Giuliani over election claims

  • By Colleen Long Associated Press
  • Jan 25, 2021

WASHINGTON — Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit on Monday against Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who led the former president’s efforts to spread baseless claims about the 2020 election.

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Floyd County lawmakers setting their to-do lists for the session

Floyd County lawmakers setting their to-do lists for the session

  • By Diane Wagner DWagner@RN-T.com
  • Jan 23, 2021

The Georgia General Assembly reconvenes Tuesday, following a week of budget hearings that included joint House and Senate sessions and the start of subcommittee deliberations. 

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Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
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Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8

  • By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
  • Jan 22, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will begin the week of Feb. 8, the first time a former president will face such charges after leaving office.

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Democrats formalize Jaime Harrison as national party chair
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Democrats formalize Jaime Harrison as national party chair

  • By Meg Kinnard and Bill Barrow Associated Press
  • Jan 21, 2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Democratic National Committee elected Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as chair on Thursday, signifying an early alignment between newly inaugurated President Joe Biden and state party leaders around the country.

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