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Courtney Barnette and Mike Bishop work on their computers in the student center at Georgia Highlands College, which reported an unofficial enrollment of 5,230. (Ryan Smith)
Courtney Barnette and Mike Bishop work on their computers in the student center at Georgia Highlands College, which reported an unofficial enrollment of 5,230. (Ryan Smith)
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Highlands enrollment flat for first time in years
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The current fall semester marks the 10th since Randy Pierce took the helm as president of Georgia Highlands College, and while the college has experienced a surge of growth during that decade, this...
Rome BOE signs support of charter challenge
The Rome Board of Education held an early morning meeting Thursday so that board members could sign their support of an effort to give local school systems control of state-created charter schools...
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This Chevrolet truck, driven by Terry Creamer, was struck by a Honda Civic driven by James Kelly when he lost control of his vehicle. He was believed to be driving 55 to 70 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour area. (Kim Sloan, RN-T) Rome woman injured in John Davenport wreck
A wreck on John Davenport Drive on Thursday evening sent one woman to Floyd Medical Center, police said. According to Rome police officer Lee Bowden: James Kelly, 29, of Rome was driving a Honda C...
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(From left) Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Al Hodge, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle speak with Danny Price about the tennis center. (Doug Walker, RN-T) Cagle courts support during Rome visit
Challenging economic times are likely to face Georgia for at least another 18 months according to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. The Hall County Republican told 75-80 Rome business leaders Thursday during ...
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Education
Courtney Barnette and Mike Bishop work on their computers in the student center at Georgia Highlands College, which reported an unofficial enrollment of 5,230. (Ryan Smith) Highlands enrollment flat for first time in years
The current fall semester marks the 10th since Randy Pierce took the helm as president of Georgia Highlands College, and while the college has experienced a surge of growth during that decade, thi...
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Rome BOE signs support of charter challenge
The Rome Board of Education held an early morning meeting Thursday so that board members could sign their support of an effort to give local school systems control of state-created charter schools...
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Berry College President Steven Briggs spoke to Rotary.(Daniel Bell, RN-T) Briggs touts Berry work program
In addition to educating its students, Berry College aims to instill in its students a sense of community and stewardship, President Stephen Briggs told the Rome Rotary Club on Thursday. Also,...
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LaFayette KFC closes, laying off 15
The KFC restaurant in LaFayette has closed its doors, leaving 15 employees without jobs. According to Erskine White, human resources spokesman for Fulenwider Enterprises, the business closed bec...
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GNTC graduation set for Thursday in Polk
Georgia Northwestern Technical College will hold the 31st annual GED Graduation ceremony and reception for the Polk County Campus Class of 2010 at 7 p.m. Thursday at the GNTC Polk County Campu...
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Catoosa County deputy charged with DUI while off-duty
A Catoosa County sheriff’s deputy has been placed on leave after wrecking a vehicle and being arrested on charges of driving drunk. He was off-duty at the time of the crash. According to sheriff P...
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KSU grant will fund scholarships to recruit, train teachers
Kennesaw State University has received a $2.85 million grant from National Science Foundation to help meet a growing need for highly qualified middle and high school science teachers locally a...
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Report: Man exposed himself to woman
A Rome man was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with public indecency after police said he allegedly pulled down his pants in front of a woman, reports stated. According to Floyd County Jai...
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Man accused of having drugs near Rome housing projects
Rome police arrested a Carrollton man Thursday morning after officers found suspected methamphetamine on him while he was near the housing projects on Reservoir Street, reports stated. According t...
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This Chevrolet truck, driven by Terry Creamer, was struck by a Honda Civic driven by James Kelly when he lost control of his vehicle. He was believed to be driving 55 to 70 miles per hour in a 35 miles per hour area. (Kim Sloan, RN-T) Rome woman injured in John Davenport wreck
A wreck on John Davenport Drive on Thursday evening sent one woman to Floyd Medical Center, police said. According to Rome police officer Lee Bowden: James Kelly, 29, of Rome was driving a Honda C...
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Police: $10,000 worth of copper wire stolen
A man reported $10,000 worth of copper electrical wire had been stolen from a building on the 400 block of South Broad Street over the last month-and-a-half, reports stated. According to Rome poli...
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Politics
(From left) Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Al Hodge, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle speak with Danny Price about the tennis center. (Doug Walker, RN-T) Cagle courts support during Rome visit
Challenging economic times are likely to face Georgia for at least another 18 months according to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. The Hall County Republican told 75-80 Rome business leaders Thursday during ...
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AP Interview: Barnes says ethics disqualify Deal
ATLANTA (AP)— Roy Barnes said Wednesday that ethics questions surrounding his opponent Nathan Deal should disqualify him from being governor. In an interview with The Associated Press that...
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Deal waiting on teachers’ opinions
Republican gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal of Gainesville said he’s waiting on feedback from Georgia’s teachers before he can release his educational platform. Deal has made a six-question sur...
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