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Darlington to host murder mystery dinner
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Darlington School’s drama class will present “Polter-Heist,” an audience participation murder mystery March 25 and 27 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Dodd Banquet Room. “Our guests will enjoy a deliciou...
Rome Middle to present 'Guys and Dolls'
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The Rome Middle School drama and chorus programs will be staging the musical "Guys and Dolls" this week at the Rome City Auditorium. The musical will be staged four times over three days. There wil...
Berry students win award for anti-bullying PSA
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A public service announcement produced by four Berry College communication majors has earned first place in the promotional category of the Broadcast Education Association’s national student video ...
First Baptist Church pre-school presents circus
by Daniel Bell
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FBC Weekday Early Education School plans a circus day each year. W.E.E. School Purpose reads: To help children develop physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, spiritually, and to build e...
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Carden Orr, a 5-year-old student at First Baptist Church, walks across a raised platform during the pre-school’s circus event Tuesday. (Daniel Bell)
Carden Orr, a 5-year-old student at First Baptist Church, walks across a raised platform during the pre-school’s circus event Tuesday. (Daniel Bell)
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First Baptist Church pre-school presents circus
by Daniel Bell
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FBC Weekday Early Education School plans a circus day each year. W.E.E. School Purpose reads: To help children develop physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, spiritually, and to build e...
Community invited to lock-in: Shorter Avenue Baptist’s lock-in begins Friday night.
by Chelsea Latta
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Shorter Avenue Baptist Church ’s youth group is inviting students in the community to pull an all-nighter at the church. A lock-in is scheduled for Friday night beginning at 6:30 p.m. and end...
You are so great, and I am so small
by Robert V. Ozment
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From the many volumes that rest on my library shelves, I have selected from among the old books a copy of Lippincott’s Fourth Reader by Marcus Wilson, illustrated by J. B. Lippincott and Company of...
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Rome Middle School students rehearse "Guys and Dolls." (contributed) Rome Middle to present 'Guys and Dolls'
The Rome Middle School drama and chorus programs will be staging the musical “Guys and Dolls” this week at the Rome City Auditorium. The musical will be staged four times over three da...
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An anti-bullying PSA made by Berry students won an award from the Broadcast Education Association. Berry students win award for anti-bullying PSA
A public service announcement produced by four Berry College communication majors has earned first place in the promotional category of the Broadcast Education Association’s national student video...
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9-year-old donates hair to Locks of Love
Emma Grace Hamilton, 9, had her hair cut at Shear Professionals by her aunt Kim Stansell and donated the hair to Locks of Love. This is Emma’s second hair donation with the first one being to Pant...
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‘Night of Dreams’ band fundraiser coming soon
The 17th annual “Night of Dreams” fundraiser for the Rome band program will be April 10 at The Forum. The dinner-dance sponsored by the Rome High Band Boosters features live jazz, silent aucti...
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Home & Living
10118_B9_rgb3.jpg A smart way to protect your family from foreclosure
The housing market has taken us on quite a ride over the last four years. And according to business guru Warren Buffett, it’s not likely to show much improvement until sometime next year. T...
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9831_B3_rgb3.jpg From fireplace bellows to iPhone applications: CPR evolves to save lives
CPR has come a long way since the early days when cardiac arrest victims had air blown into their lungs with fireplace bellows, were rolled over a wine barrel or strapped across the back of a ho...
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10127_B82_rgb3.jpg Fire sprinkler systems soon to be required in your new home
Fire sprinkler systems have been proven to save lives. National statistics show that having a fire sprinkler system in your home can actually double your chances of escaping a fire and minimizing ...
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Roman Life
U.D.C. CLUB NEWS
The Emma Sansom Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Rome-Floyd County Library. Hostesses for the meeting were Cathy Carter and Judy Howard. Melodye Bro...
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The Nest shift manager Matthew Gibbons (left) makes a latte as volunteer Kara McLucas rings up Andreas Dopheide Thursday night at the Nest. (Lindy D. Cordell, RN-T.com) More than meets the eye: Coffee shop gives back to the community
There are three little-known local charities that are getting some help from coffee shop patrons who may not even know their money is going to a good cause. Since moving from Broad Street to its n...
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The current Camellia Garden Club members: Shirley Smith (from left, bottom row on ground), Avis Ivey, Tish Redwine, Mary Ann Mew, Karen Moore. (From left, second row on step), Linda Kane, Jackie Fulmer, Bonnie Lieberman. (From left, third row), Libby Levy, Dedee Sanderson, Meredith Norris. (From left, fourth row), Ida Llorenete, Ginger Noble, Carolyn Roberts. From left, top row), Maryann Redding and Laurie Mercer. Not pictured are Michelle Baggenstoss, Veronica Carden, Barbara Cordle, Maxine Fincher, Frances Hobdy, Anne Rigas, Scarlet Roberts, Rita Smith and Joan Gittings. Camellia Garden Club celebrates 60 years
As Camellia Garden club celebrates its 60th anniversary this month, its members take a look back at its history. In March, 1950, the club was organized with 15 charter members and was admitted to...
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RITA SMITH Rita says: Plan your escape
A fire in your home can bring tremendous loss, but it does not have to mean loss of life. A carefully thought-out escape plan ensures that your family will know what to do if fire strikes. Fire de...
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Wednesday, 17, 2010
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AARP Tax-Aid volunteers 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
AARP Tax-Aid volunteers will provide free ...
The Shorter College Of... 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM
The Shorter College Office of Financial Ai...
The Sunset Limited 7:30 AM to 5:00 AM
A Novel in Dramatic Form by Cormac McCarth...
The Home School Days p... 10:00 AM
The Home School Days program sessions will...
Barron Stadium and Mad... 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Barron Stadium and Maddox Track will be cl...
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Rome Middle School students rehearse "Guys and Dolls." (contributed) Rome Middle to present 'Guys and Dolls'
The Rome Middle School drama and chorus programs will be staging the musical “Guys and Dolls” this week at the Rome City Auditorium. The musical will be staged four times over three da...
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Science Whiz Kids Get Hands-On At Shorter
Several middle school students who have an inclination toward science have been getting some extra hands-on learning experience at Shorter College recently thanks to a new program hosted for a sec...
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Rome Middle School Students Shine At Junior Theater Festival
Rome Middle School made Georgia proud recently. Not only was the Rome Middle School Drama Club accepted into the invitation-only 2010 Junior Theater Festival which took place in Atlanta, but Rome...
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Anna K. Davie Students Sing In Choir Event
Anna K. Davie Elementary School students Terrell Conner and Ja’Darrien Henderson had the rare opportunity to sing with about 200 other boys in a mass choirfFestival event in Atlanta recently. Peac...
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