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Asian entrees featured in new restaurant
A blend of both Japanese and Chinese cuisine will come together at the new J & C Buffet, 126 Hicks Drive, Suites 146-150, the former China Lin location. Proprietor Jimmy Dong has previously wo...
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ARC workshop coming to Rome
“Investing in a Skilled Future” will be the theme for the Appalachian Regional Commission’s annual fall conference which be hosted by Rome October 25-27 at The Forum. Expanding the use of exis...
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Word on the Street: Partners cleaning up
Shayne Sledge, a former owner of Rome Cleaners, has joined forces with Patrick Bentley, formerly of Alpharetta, to open Sledgepro Services Inc. Bentley said the business specializes in water r...
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Teellia Adams (left) and Maleigha Casey of The Children s Attic. (Ryan Smith, RN-T) The Children’s Attic
Business name: The Children’s Attic Business age: new Location: 226A Broad St. Telephone: 706-622-2037 Employees: two Web site: www.thechildrensatticofrome.com Email: thechildr...
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From left: Matthew Maddox, Laura Wilder and Jeremy Maddox make up Maddecon, a crime and trauma scene decontamination and biohazard recovery business. (Ken Caruthers, RN-T) Maddecon
Business name: Maddecon Business age: new Owners: Jeremy T. Maddox Location: on site Telephone: 706-936-3039 Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Jeremy T. Maddox, owner of Ma...
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Elizabeth Brown, owner of Elizabeth Brown Pilates. (Kaitlin Kolarik, RN-T) Elizabeth Brown Pilates
Business name: Elizabeth Brown Pilates Business age: eight years Owners: Elizabeth Brown, founder/director How long have you owned it? eight years Location: 255 N. Fifth Ave. How lo...
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Word on the Street
Asian entrees featured in new restaurant
A blend of both Japanese and Chinese cuisine will come together at the new J & C Buffet, 126 Hicks Drive, Suites 146-150, the former China Lin location. Proprietor Jimmy Dong has previously wo...
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ARC workshop coming to Rome
“Investing in a Skilled Future” will be the theme for the Appalachian Regional Commission’s annual fall conference which be hosted by Rome October 25-27 at The Forum. Expanding the use of exis...
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Word on the Street: Partners cleaning up
Shayne Sledge, a former owner of Rome Cleaners, has joined forces with Patrick Bentley, formerly of Alpharetta, to open Sledgepro Services Inc. Bentley said the business specializes in water r...
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Word on the Street: Just a good old boy
That’s how Dennis Ratliff describes himself. “An honest mechanic just trying to make a living,” Ratliff said. Ratliff’s Coastal Service Center has been located at 610 Broad St. since 1992. It’s t...
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New faculty and staff at Darlington School
Darlington School is pleased to welcome the following new faculty and staff members in 2010-11: Christie Atkins will be a part-time math teacher at the Upper School. She holds a B.A. in mathema...
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Tracy Hawkins Hawkins named Plant Hammond manager
Tracy Hawkins has been named manager of Georgia Power’s Plant Hammond in Coosa. She replaces Brandon Dillard, who was named manager of Georgia Power’s Plant Yates in Newnan. Hawkins previously ser...
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Tammy K. Holsonback Holsonback receives PADI Certification of IDC staff instructor
Tammy K. Holsonback of Giant Stride Scuba Inc. has been awarded the PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Certification of IDC staff instructor. By earning the PADI Profess...
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Stocks edge higher after jobs, housing reports
NEW YORK (AP)– Stocks edged higher Thursday after reports on housing, manufacturing and jobs indicated the economy continues to grow, albeit slowly. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 25 po...
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Stock futures fluctuate ahead of jobs reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures fluctuated in a narrow range Thursday, a day after investors sent stocks surging to start the new month. The hesitancy to extend the market’s big gains came...
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A fifth grade student gets a receipt as she shops at Staples for school items in Menlo Park, Calif., Thursday, July 8, 2010. Nervous about jobs and an unraveling economy, shoppers spent — at best — only slightly more this August than last, according to data released Wednesday Sept. 1, 2010 by MasterCard s SpendingPulse. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) Retail data: Americans still cautious in August
NEW YORK (AP)– Not even skinny jeans for $20 are pulling Americans into stores. Nervous about jobs and an unraveling economy, shoppers spent — at best — only slightly more this August than las...
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