Armuchee News

MISS BLACK Tina Black of Armuchee and Marty Black of Calhoun announce the engagement of their daughter Katie Leigh Black to Joshua Thomas Roberts, son of Tommy Roberts and Jan Roberts, both of Armuchee.

Rome Fire Battalion Chief Steve Wilson said the building, next to the Food Lion on Martha Berry Highway, was evacuated shortly after 11 a.m. when employees saw light smoke near the ceiling in a back area.

Restaurants prepare for busy weekend with commencements today, Sunday Restaurants in downtown Rome are expecting a busy day today, thanks in part to three graduations at The Forum.

The Georgia School for the Deaf also held its graduation Friday. Click here to see GSD's commencement SnapHappy gallery.

The Coosa River Basin Initiative will host a canoe/kayak paddle on the Oostanaula River, Saturday, May 31.

The local organization held its first meeting in April. The club is open to anyone ages 18 to 40 interested in Republican politics.

A Summerville councilwoman was arrested on misdemeanor battery and simple assault charges and released from jail over the weekend, reports stated.

MRS. SHAWN ALAN BATES Anna Marie Mull of Rome and Shawn Alan Bates of Calhoun were married at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Rome Baptist Temple in Rome. via Rome News - Tribune

BROOKLYN JAMES STIEFEL Bethany Erin Holt and Brooklyn James Stiefel were married at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Proctor Farm in Armuchee. via Rome News - Tribune

Eighth-graders Joe Goble , Chris Brown, Tyler Edwards and Christian Mora compete in the skateboard race Wednesday during the Armuchee Middle School Field Day. via Rome News - Tribune

Georgia Power Co. crews were working Sunday night to restore power to nearly 1,200 customers scattered across Floyd County. via Rome News - Tribune

Today's Young Romans edition features an article about the Fabulous Friday program at Georgia Highlands College; photos from Earth Day events; summer camps list; school lunch menus; and the Southeast Elementary ... 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

The City Commission agreed to cover the expected shortfall with cutbacks in areas ranging from capital projects and equipment purchases to training and travel, cell-phone usage and the annual citywide picnic. via Rome News - Tribune

Rain halted play on the final day of the event, sponsored by the Coosa Valley Tennis Association. via Rome News - Tribune

The two were married on May 1, 1943, in Rome. They have lived in Rome all their lives. via Rome News - Tribune

President Ryan P. Earnest will make remarks, and officials with the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce will provide the gold shovels. via Rome News - Tribune

The bags are made of synthetic fabric and feature the store logo. They will sell for 89 cents each. via Rome News - Tribune

Handcyclist start the 24 mile course down Texas Valley Road. The handcycling road race was held today on Big Texas Valley Road in northern Floyd County. via Rome News - Tribune

There will be three chances to see handcycling races: today, Friday and Saturday. via Rome News - Tribune