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Rome officials consider tearing down church damaged in tornado
City of Rome officials are considering knocking down one of the historic churches damaged when last month's tornado twisted through the city. There is a vote scheduled Thursday that if approved would give the city the opportunity to explore bids from construction companies to demolish St. Mary's Church on Liberty Street.
Around Town: The Rail Restaurant in Coosa 'a Couple Months' Away. Rome 'Buy' the Book
Work continues on opening The Rail, a restaurant at 3373 Alabama Highway across the road from GMC Value Mart in Coosa. Nearly $250,000 in permits for a refit and equipment for the building next to the putt-putt golf center were approved by the building department in recent months. Kirk Cowan of GMC, one of the partners in the restaurant with Anna Duke Robinson and Keith Rogers, says updates are continuing....
Marjorie Taylor Greene leads Trump campaign phone bank in Georgia push
ROME, Ga. - The campaign for former President Donald Trump intensified its efforts in Georgia with the launch of its "Trump Force 47" phone bank yesterday in Rome. The event was hosted by Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a vocal supporter of the former president. Dozens of volunteers gathered to...
Ga. Power Plans Energy Storage At Plant Hammond Site
Utilizing the former site of a coal-fired power plant in Floyd County, Georgia Power is adding to its green energy portfolio — through the use of batteries. The decommissioning of Georgia Power’s Plant Hammond began after the plant was officially shut down in 2019 and work decommissioning that plant has continued since. Much of the area has limited use because of large ash ponds and other environmental concerns. Georgia Power...
Downtown Areas A Boon For Economic Development
One of the most important revenue tools for any rural community is a thriving downtown area. Rome has been intentional in cultivating a downtown culture that attracts locals and visitors alike. And other rural communities would do well to follow a similar model, experts say. There can’t be enough said about the economic importance of a bustling downtown area, Greg Wilson from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government said. ...
Rome Board extends superintendent’s contract to 2027
This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com. The evaluation was completed during a called board meeting on Aug. 19 and the Rome News-Tribune acquired the evaluation summary through the Open Records Act. Georgia law only requires that the summary of the performance evaluation is available to the public.
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