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Find some treasures at this year's Redneck Rummage Sale
The old adage that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” will be put to the test as bargain hunters try to track down a few good deals Saturday while also having fun and supporting a good ca...
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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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Weather: chance of showers, high 55
A possibility of afternoon showers are in the forecast with cloudy skies for today. There is a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Expect cloudy skies throughout the day, with a hig...
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Intersession to help students catch up on class work
Some students in Floyd County Schools are getting a pre-spring break this week while others are taking advantage of the down time to catch up on their school work. The intersession week is a ...
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The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority s Chris Gilreath cuts sod at Barron Stadium. (Ken Caruthers, RN-T) Cutting sod at Barron Stadium
Work continues on preparation for the installation of artificial turf at Barron Stadium. On Tuesday, workers were removing sod from the field. The sod will be used for general landscaping and pat...
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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) First Baptist Church pre-school presents circus
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...
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Work under way at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport
Floyd County officials hope to call for bids this summer on a sewer system to serve a mini-industrial park at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport. Engineering is under way on the second phase of ...
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Rome Police Chief Hubert Smith Rome’s police chief honored under the gold dome
As he rode with a veteran officer, known widely at that time as “old police,” a young rookie was offered three bits of advice. First, “do your job.” Second, “mind your own business.” And third, “k...
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South Rome board learns from national conference
by Doug Walker, Associate Editor
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The leadership of the South Rome Redevelopment Agency was energized at the first Purpose Built Communities national conference in New Orleans earlier this month. “It’s not about changing communit...
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...
Hospital impact: Floyd, Redmond impact economy with $800 million
by Staff reports
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Floyd Medical Center and Redmond Regional Medical Center had a combined $802.8 million impact on the local economy in 2007, according to information released by the hospitals. According to...
Carrollton student named region STAR
by Daniel Bell
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Some of the brightest students from Northwest Georgia and their favorite teachers were celebrated Tuesday night during the Seven Hills Rotary Club’s meeting at Coosa Country Club, and when it was a...
Heavenly Barbecue set to open April 1
by Doug Walker
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Tommy Pope said God gave him a vision of a new barbecue buffet business two years ago. That vision could come true on April 1 when his Heavenly Barbecue Buffet is expected to open in the Armuchee V...
Shorter blasts to Invitational title
by staff reports
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Gandarias, Humayun lead Lady Hawks
Shorter baseball Hawks split with Mid-Continent in non-conference twin bill
by Shorter reports
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Tyler McIntosh hit an RBI double that ignited a four-run fifth inning and helped Shorter College rally from a three-run deficit en route to a 7-3 victory over Mid-Continent University in game two o...
Spring training roundup: Braves tag Marlins’ ace Johnson for four runs in win
by The Associated Press
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Florida ace Josh Johnson struggled through three innings and the Atlanta Braves beat a Marlins split squad 6-3 Tuesday. Johnson allowed four runs on five hits and three walks. Ch...
Dems Flip 'No' to a 'Yes'
Rep. Kucinich switches sides in health battle, supporting bill two days after Obama visits his district | VIDEO
• Buyers Beware: Check Fine Print on Obama's Plan
• Battle Over Dems' Latest Plan to Pass Health Bill
• Graham: Dems Must Be Drunk to Vote for Health Bill
• Bret Baier to Interview Obama Today at 6 p.m. ET
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Wed Mar 17 14:33:53 -0500 2010
Walmart in Medical Pot Flap
Nationwide boycott ordered after Walmart says it won't rehire cancer-plagued worker fired for using medical pot
• N.J. Walmart Probes 'All Black People' Announcement
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Wed Mar 17 14:33:53 -0500 2010