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updated: Sat Jul 05, 2008 04:23 pm

Rome News

Local news for Rome, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

10 hrs ago | Dalton Daily Citizen

Author Fraser to speak at Gwinnett Center

Gwinnett County Public Library has scored a coup: Charles Frazier, winner of the National Book Award for his bestselling novel Cold Mountain, will participate as keynote speaker of the 2008 Gwinnett Reads ...

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18 hrs ago | Rome News - Tribune

Pedestrian killed on U.S. 27 North

The incident occurred near the Armuchee Church of God at 4974 Martha Berry Highway.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Cave Spring blasts fireworks Thursday

By Brittany Hannah / RN-T Independence Day celebrations got off to an early start Thursday in Cave Springs Rolater Park.

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Thu Jul 03, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Man charged with drug possession

Devin Darnell Burdette, 17, of 110 Wadsworth St., and Antonio Demarcus Palmer Jr., 18, of 103 E. 11th St., were each charged with felony possession of marijuana of more than one ounce, felony possession with ...

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Rome News - Tribune

Rome, Cave Spring plan Independence Day events

Rome will hold its annual Salute to America fireworks show at Ridge Ferry Park on July 4. Festivities at the park along the Etowah River on Riverside Parkway will start mid-afternoon. Live entertainment is ...

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Related Topix: Cave Spring, GA

Rome News - Tribune

Rome man charged with possession of cocaine

Benjamin Larry Griffin, 54, of 16 Wimpee St., was arrested shortly after midnight during a traffic stop on Wilson Avenue.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Man charged with possession, obstruction

Anthony Lamar Greene, 21, of 18 Wimpey St., was arrested by Floyd County Sheriffs deputies for an incident that occurred June 24 on Cave Spring St.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rome teen is world's fastest drummer

When Matt Smith plays the drums, his sticks move far too fast for the human eye to see.

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Violence leads to several arrests

Fight over child custody lands two in jail A Silver Creek man and a Rome woman are in jail this morning after attacking the mother of a child while removing the child from the custody of the mother, reports ...

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Rome News - Tribune

Man charged with making marijuana; police looking for drug suspect, man reports assault

A man arrested Tuesday night is facing charges of manufacturing marijuana after Rome police investigated reports of fireworks being used, reports stated.

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Daily Citizen

Bright stresses vocational education

With "probably 60 percent" of Murray County High School's graduating seniors not going on to college each year, Kenneth L. "Sam" Bright says vocational training is the key.

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Related Topix: Calhoun, GA, Gordon County, GA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Rome man charged with cocaine possession

No bond had been set. According to jail records: Maurice Ladell Strozier, 25, of 10 Surrey Trail, was arrested at 4:30 p.m. Friday at a New Calhoun Highway address when he was found to be in possession of a ...

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Related Topix: Floyd County, GA

Tampa Bay Business Journal

Pirelli Tire chooses Pyper Paul + Kenney

Pyper Paul + Kenney is the new advertising agency handling North American and international work for Pirelli Tire.

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Related Topix: Italy, World News

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Storm knocks out power for 780 customers

Police and fire officials are diverting traffic around a downed power line on Calhoun Road.

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Related Topix: Floyd County, GA, Weather

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Campers have 'GoodTime' bowling

Charles Lyles gets ready to throw his bowling ball down the lane at the Classic Bowling Center on Tuesday during Camp GoodTimes.

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Man accused of carrying concealed weapon

A Rome man was arrested over the weekend on charges of carrying a concealed weapon in his car, reports stated.

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Edmondson - Hunnicutt Engagement

Randall Charles Edmondson of Summerville and Kimberly Joy Woodard of Shannon announce the engagement of their daughter Marcie Karie Edmondson to Gregory Brian Hunnicutt, son of Mr.

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Sat Jun 21, 2008

Dalton Daily Citizen

Roman Festival Brass returning to Dalton

The Creative Arts Guild and the First Baptist Church of Dalton will welcome the Roman Festival Brass to town on Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. The Roman Festival Brass was founded in 2000 by conductor Jerry ...

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Fri Jun 20, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Man facing felony drug charges after traffic stop; camper found with marijuana spends night indoors

Joe Lee Powell, 63, of 14 Lady Marian Dr., was arrested during a traffic stop Friday afternoon when police pulled him over for his window tinting being too dark.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Floyd County, GA

Wed Jun 18, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dewberry moving into luxury hotel market

John Dewberry is adding another job title to his resum: hotel magnate. The developer and former Georgia Tech quarterback is creating Dewberry Hotel Co., a luxury brand he hopes will resemble the high-end ...

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