Who will survive next round? Nov 28, 2008
Outside of Lowndes-Grayson, I truly believe the best game will be between Rome and Statesboro. Could someone from Rome please bring me back some Vandy s barbeque. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Huskey pleads guilty to producing, distributing, receiving child porn Nov 27, 2008
James Bart Huskey of LaFayette is led out of U.S. District Court in Rome Tuesday after pleading guilty ... Huskey appeared before Judge Robert L. Vining Jr. in U.S. District Court in Rome, Ga. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
3,100 enjoy free Thanksgiving meals Wednesday Nov 27, 2008
Approximately 60 volunteers had signed up to work alongside the ROTC students from Rome High School as plates of turkey, dressing, potatoes and dessert were served. More than 300 meals have been taken out for delivery just within the first hour, said Sheila Callaway, Tallatoona director, who later called to report that a record 3,100 meals - more than double last year's 1,400 - wound up being served. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Feds add charges in child porn case Nov 27, 2008
"In the Dallas and Philadelphia investigations, FBI forensics showed that computers in those areas ... showed images directed to the defendant's computer," Crosby said. Van Brackle was arrested Jan. 31 after Georgia Bureau of Investigation and FBI agents executed a search warrant at his residence on Little River Lane. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Highway billboards to be used for alerts Nov 26, 2008
The billboards are already located on highways in Atlanta, Albany, Augusta, Brunswick, Macon, Rome, Savannah and Valdosta. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Blues Marathon deadline Saturday Nov 26, 2008
Kenyan native Janet Cherobon of Rome, Ga. is the first female to cross the finish line during the Inaugural Mississippi Blues Marathon in Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Former Ga. Coach Pleads Guilty In Child Porn Case Nov 26, 2008
Coach Pleads Guilty In Child Porn Case, Former Ga. Tennis Coach Pleads Guilty To Making Child Porn, Posting Video On Internet - CBS News. (CBS News -- US)
Flooring company to open distribution center in Calhoun Nov 26, 2008
has named Clint Hubbard of Rome chief executive officer. The company will move corporate decision-making offices from California to Calhoun and also open a 70,000 square-foot distribution center on U.S. 41 south, according to a company spokeswoman. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Church columnists: November 26, 2008 Nov 25, 2008
Laverine Robinson was having surgery in Rome this week. I d like to say hello to Barbara Sue Rodgers an old school friend, and please pray for her husband he s really having some health problems. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Cledus T. Judd fired Nov 25, 2008
Two were more than enough, and figure into the mix South 107 from Rome, trying unsuccessfully to be an Atlanta station, blaring into that market ... Two were more than enough, and figure into the mix South 107 from Rome, trying unsuccessfully to be an Atlanta station, blaring into that market ... Two were more than enough, and figure into the mix South 107 from Rome, trying unsuccessfully to be an Atlanta station, blaring into that market. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ga. QB visits BC, Harvard Nov 25, 2008
Nance, 6-4 and 202 pounds, is from Rome (Ga. Darlington High School. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Protesters call for closing of Ga. military school Nov 24, 2008
"I'm waiting to hear from Rome," he said. Fort Benning officials had no comment other than to say they worked with local officials to ensure a safe, peaceful gathering. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Carroll to host NW Oklahoma State Nov 24, 2008
Championship is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 20 at Rome, Ga. Rome-Floyd County and Shorter (Ga. (Montana Standard, MT)
Analyzing the odds, top coaches too Nov 24, 2008
The entry titled "Woodstock still the longshot - 333-1 to be exact," and any of the comments about it. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A Look Back in Time: Years transform moments Nov 24, 2008
The front-page photo of the Nov. 25, 1958, Casper Morning Star shows a school in Rome, Ga. being consumed by fire with people just watching it burn. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Carolina Men's Golf Team Inks Two Recruits Nov 22, 2008
Palmer finished fifth at the Bobby Chapman, finished 13th at the 2008 Golfweek Invitational and posted four top-10 AJGA finishes in 2008, including a tie for fourth at the AJGA Burgett H. Mooney Jr. Rome Classic and a sixth-place finish at the AJGA Club Car Junior. Palmer finished fourth at the 2008 4A Georgia State Golf Championship while leading his team to the team championship. (Tarheelblue.com)
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS Nov 22, 2008
Classes AAAAA-AAAA: Includes Northside-WR at Camden Co.; Rome at Sandy Creek; Statesboro at N. Clayton; more statewide ... Anyone know the Rome-Sandy Creek score ... Rome 14 Sandy Creek 0. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Countdown to Kickoff: UNC vs. NCSU Nov 22, 2008
"We still think we're in this ACC race, UNC fullback Bobby Rome said earlier this week. Our goal at the beginning of the year wasn't to win seven games, it was to win the ACC and we still think those goals are within reach so we're going to keep practicing hard and keep going.". The most important aspect of that scenario, and the only one that the Tar Heels actually control, is that they need to win their final two instate rivalry clashes against N.C. State and Duke contests that have... (InsideCarolina.com)
High school playoff predictions Nov 21, 2008
CLASS AAAA Brunswick / Griffin Sandy Creek / Rome Sequoyah / Marist S.W. DeKalb / Cedar Shoals Statesboro / North Clayton Tucker / Hillgrove Ware Co. / Mt. Zion-Jones ... However, I think Norcross, marist, rome, and callaway wins ... Rome over Sandy Creek, Sandy Creek seems to have trouble scoring. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Braves still shopping for a Big Dog Nov 21, 2008
McFann I go to a school where I can see the Rome Braves play because the stadium is about 2 miles away from it. Truett Cathy also has a house here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Coosa Valley Tech plans furloughs in 2009 Nov 21, 2008
Faculty and staff at CVTC campuses in Rome, Calhoun and Rockmart were informed of the decision by an e-mail Wednesday. McDaniel said he is making the move to stave off more drastic requirements should the state decide its technical schools will have to come up with a 10-percent budget reduction. (Calhoun Times, GA)
NC State Game Guide Nov 20, 2008
So while the Carolina offense can do all it wants in terms of trick plays, Rome - who said the staff had been waiting a long time to call that play - knows it's simpler than that. "Games that we don't turn the ball over, we win. Games that we do turn the ball over, we end up losing," Rome said ... "Hearing about it is way different than actually playing in it. When you're playing in it, you know a couple of things. You know the game is going to be physical, fast, and you know it's going to be a... (Tarheelblue.com)
Change of plea hearing set in LaFayette child porn case Nov 20, 2008
In a July 23 arraignment in federal court in Rome he pleaded not guilty. While the agents later acquired search warrants, the original search of the home on June 16 turned up much of the evidence in the case as well as a number of incriminating statements from Huskey. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Sexual assault center seeks to provide comfort for victims Nov 20, 2008
It is an expansion of a Rome, Ga. -based facility that serves Floyd, Chattooga, Polk and Gordon counties. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Mocs fall short of first SoCon win of the season Nov 20, 2008
to junior Blue Cooper, Rome, Ga. that kept the momentum going by moving the marker down inside Citadel territory on their own 35-yard line. (The University Echo, TN)
SHS, CHS recognized for improvement, achievement Nov 20, 2008
Recognized for greatest gains were Sonoraville High School (platinum); Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School of Catoosa County (platinum); Brookwood Elementary School of Dalton (gold); McHenry Primary School of Floyd County (bronze); Rome Middle School (silver); Beaverdale Elementary School of Whitfield County (bronze); Northwest Whitfield County High School (silver); and Whitfield County Career Academy (bronze). Recognized for highest performance were Calhoun High School (gold) ; Battlefield... (Calhoun Times, GA)
Muschamp set to coach Texas after Brown Nov 19, 2008
Muschamp is a native of Rome, Ga. and a 1994 graduate of Georgia, where he was a four-year letterman at safety for the Bulldogs. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Fort Oglethorpe Police Report: November Nov 19, 2008
Amanda Cernak, 25, of 8 Central Ave., Rome, was arrested on Nov. 9 and charged with driving without license. Joshua Nicholson, 26, of 1830 Fant Drive, Fort Oglethorpe, was arrested on Nov. 9 and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and criminal use of an article with an altered ID mark. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Sheriffs Report: November 7 - 14 Nov 19, 2008
Joshua Jermaine Nicholson, 26, of 8 Central Ave. NW, Rome, was arrested on Nov. 9 and charged with criminal use of an article with altered ID card and carrying concealed weapon. Nicholson was released on a $10,000 bond. (Catoosa County News, GA)
On wondrous trees, foul grammar and the chance to brighten a wounded vet's holidays Nov 19, 2008
These stern words from Cicero, Roman senator and orator, dated 55 B.C.: "The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must learn to work, instead of living on public assistance." Right on. Things don't seem to have changed much in these past 2,000 years or so. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Calhoun attorney to argue case before U.S. Supreme COurt Nov 18, 2008
Scott Forster, who has practiced law in Calhoun since 1989, is representing a Rome man who is appealing his sentence in a 2004 robbery of an AmSouth bank branch on Martha Berry Boulevard near Rome. I learned Friday that this case was selected for review, he said. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Lights left out of NAIA playoffs Nov 18, 2008
The 53rd NAIA national championship will be held on Dec. 20 in Rome, Ga. . (Havre Daily News, MT)
Carroll to host Dickinson in 1st round Nov 17, 2008
By CLIFF PFENNING - Independent Record - 11/17/2008. Lisa Kunkel photographer - Carroll College s Brandon Day (34) runs to congratulate Zach Thiry, whose kick lifted the Saints to a 24-21 win over Montana Western at Nelson Stadium Oct. 11. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
PANEL FINDS WIDESPREAD GULF WAR ILLNESS... Nov 17, 2008
Sunday Edition: Over $280 in coupon savings. Panel finds widespread Gulf War illness. (The Drudge Report)
Interesting outcomes in first round Nov 17, 2008
AAAA - Enter Rome & SWD. Exit Evans & Loganville. AAA - Enter Burke, Flowery Branch, Ridgeland, Carrollton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Blame game at 9-2? Nov 17, 2008
rome, you have the makings of a great tech fan. By AltamahaDawg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Catholic church's anti-abuse chief quits on eve of scathing report Nov 16, 2008
Bishops who fail to fulfil their obligations will be made accountable to Rome under a recognizio, a Vatican order. The move will be seen as an attempt to create a uniform system for investigating abuse allegations within the church, which in recent years has been rocked by abuse allegations and criticism that it has not taken allegations seriously enough. (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
Berry named College of Distinction Nov 15, 2008
ROME - Berry College is one of only six colleges in Georgia featured in the newly-released 2008-09 edition of Colleges of Distinction, published by Student Horizons Inc.. Unlike traditional numeric-based college guidebooks, this publication appeals to students unique interests recognizing that the best college for one student may be vastly different from what is best for another. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Ambulance service meeting called brainstorming session Nov 14, 2008
Also in attendance were local emergency medical directors from the three counties, including David Loften, who serves as director of Emergency Medical Services Region One, whose regional office is in Rome, Ga. The fact that Hutcheson decided to go out of the ambulance business was not a decision reached by any one of the three counties. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Board discusses possible DOT chief conflict of interest Nov 14, 2008
Many of the news reports have been aided by open government activist George Anderson of Rome. Anderson filed an ethics complaint about Evans with state officials Wednesday and held a press conference at DOT, where he distributed a two-inch-thick stack of documents he had gathered through Georgia State Open Records requests. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Predicting playoff winners Nov 14, 2008
Rome / Apalachee Sandy Creek / Chamblee Sequoyah / Clarke Central Sprayberry / Cedar Shoals Statesboro / Harris Co. Thomas Co. Cent. / Ware Co. Villa Rica / S.W. DeKalb Westside-Macon / Glynn Academy Whitewater / Tucker ... Sorry, after that spanking of Rome, you opened my eyes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cochran: Multiple roads to title exist(with AUDIO) Nov 14, 2008
Light Rain Fog/Mist 56. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Butch Davis Radio Show Quotes Nov 14, 2008
I thought our offensive line and tight end Richard Quinn and Bobby Rome the fullback did an outstanding job, and certainly Shaun [Draughn] and Ryan [Houston] did their part. They were punishing, they made plays and they just did an excellent job. (InsideCarolina.com)
Cagle to speak Saturday; campaign for Chambliss Nov 14, 2008
Saturday afternoon, he will be at a rally supporting Chambliss re-election bid at the Randall Fox Farm, 832 Old Rome Dalton Road. Chambliss and fellow U.S. Sen. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Putnam to head Margaret Mary Hospital Nov 14, 2008
He has also held positions at in Rome, Ga. and in Cincinnati. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Shorter College to become university Nov 13, 2008
Shorter College soon will become Rome s first university. The Georgia Baptist Convention approved the change Tuesday for the 1,000-student college. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Mountaineers muscle past Mocs Nov 13, 2008
Media Credit: Matt KreitzerSo close, yet so very far: Junior wide receiver Blue Cooper, Rome, Ga ... The only signs of life from the Mocs came in the form of a few trick plays, as junior wide receiver Blue Cooper, Rome, Ga. (The University Echo, TN)
Tech schools rethink merger plan Nov 13, 2008
11/12/08 From the Rome News-Tribune. Officials with Coosa Valley Technical College and Northwestern Tech are moving forward with plans to prepare for a merger, despite a recent decision by the state board of the Technical College System of Georgia to reconsider the mergers of several colleges, CVTC President Craig McDan iel said Tuesday. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Northwestern, Coosa Valley merger to be reconsidered Nov 12, 2008
King said Northwestern will continue with plans to merge with Coosa Valley, which is in Rome, Ga. until he receives word from Commissioner Jackson to do otherwise. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Thunder & Lightning Nov 11, 2008
"When you can get five offensive linemen and Richard Quinn the tight end and Bobby Rome the fullback, and they are always there together Because there is so much communication. They talk and communicate [seconds] before the ball is snapped as to how they're going to block and what they're going to do.". But the fact that Draughn and Houston are in their current position serves notice to their own determination. (InsideCarolina.com)
Guess who’s asking for more money? Nov 11, 2008
Nestor wrote on Nov 10, 2008 2:34 PM:" Ole 'play it safe' Jimmy. As he has and will sit mute while Rome burns it's taxpayer money around him. Jimmy, how about the upcoming Riverside Center Three building? How about a three year scrutiny of Pettibone Campground? 'Three years' Jimmy! How about a $100k road to nowhere, and a viewing platform for a swamp to sidestep a state condemnation statute? How about a ruling to pay for a developer's legal fees with taxpayer funds to fight taking down a sign... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Dobson: A life devoted to flying Nov 11, 2008
When he returned to Calhoun, he had become interested in flying, and enrolled in the Civil Pilot Training program at the old Rome airport. There were three of us from Calhoun Harold White, Joe Boyd and I who applied for one of the 10 available spaces, and all three of us were accepted. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Hunters' program feeds the hungry Nov 11, 2008
We have just started working with a new soup kitchen in Rome, he said. Since its founding, the Three Rivers Chapter has delivered more than 20,000 servings of venison to its partner food banks, Godbee said. (Calhoun Times, GA)
South African musical legend Miriam Makeba dies Nov 10, 2008
Associated Press Writer Frances D'Emilio in Rome contributed to this report. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
READERS WRITE Nov 10, 2008
By John D. Cornwell Jr., Lori O'Neal, Frank Bove, Riley Morris, Rebecca Noell. For the Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Some 'Decisions' Do Not Involve Frontal Lobes Nov 10, 2008
D., associate professor of psychology at the University of Rome; and Gian Luca Romani, Ph. D., professor of physics at the University of Chieti. (Science Daily)
Fearless playoff picks Nov 10, 2008
Nick Hyder never won one at West Rome despite some very talented teams there ... In addition to Jeff Heron (Oconee County and Camden County), the list includes Gene Brodie (Central Macon and Tift County), Buzz Busby (Kendrick and Statesboro), Jim Hughes (Thomasville and Colquitt County), and Charles Winslette (West Rome and Greene-Taliaferro). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Will of the people' not the justices' job Nov 10, 2008
Editor - Are we going to be Barack Obama's "Rome?" "The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt." Cicero - 55 B.C.. ALAN J. SMITH San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
High school football playoff pairings Nov 9, 2008
Apalachee (7-3) at Rome (8-2). Richmond Academy (6-4) at North Clayton (9-1). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
11 worst travelers: 'Stumbelina' to 'The Crank' Nov 9, 2008
Whether it's the early train to Rome or that Edinburgh Beakfast room, he's always got a free seat next to him - sure, you can sit there. Why, he'd be delighted. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
UNC-GT: Postgame Quotes + Audio Nov 9, 2008
" On the keys to running the ball well: Certainly the running backs are part of it, but the offensive line, Richard Quinn, Bobby Rome the fullback - you've got to give them certainly some credit. I think (Georgia Tech) having some respect for the passing game was part of it. That's where we grow this football team. If you can be really balanced ... some weeks you have to throw the ball against Boston College for 300 yards, some weeks you may have to pound the rock a little bit, but you want to... (InsideCarolina.com)
The Gunge Movement Nov 8, 2008
Rome built its Cloaca Maxima in about 600 B.C.; without it there never would have been an empire. George lays out a shocking indictment of what we've accomplished since then. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Lack of referees delays Rome-Sprayberry start Nov 8, 2008
Sprayberry and Rome s Region 7-AAAA championship game started late, and it had nothing to do with the rain that moved into metro Atlanta Friday night ... Rome officials were given the option of playing the game Saturday, but the school had chartered five buses as well as school buses for the trip from Floyd County and chose to wait out the delay ... I do know we had [Rome vs. Sprayberry] originally, but it could ve been swapped out months ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Key game delayed due to absence of refs Nov 8, 2008
Lack of referees delays Rome-Sprayberry start ... Sprayberry and Rome s Region 7-AAAA championship game started late, and it had nothing to do with the rain that moved into metro Atlanta Friday night ... Rome officials were given the option of playing the game Saturday, but the school had chartered five buses as well as school buses for the trip from Floyd County and chose to wait out the delay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Idle Ramblings the night before UNC Nov 8, 2008
So, fellow Tech fans, is it possible that we re standing on the brink of a solid FM radio station that will reach out as far as Dalton, Rome, LaGrange, and Macon. It seems to me like this would be the next step in Dan Radakovich s marketing plan to get a winning team promoted and supported like a true home team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
