Rome News-Tribune

9/9/2010: Front Page: Literacy from the ground up

Apart from teaching students who may not speak the same language, these classes are a teacher's dream. The students make for a very cooperative teaching atmosphere. They've made a decision to learn and that's why they're in class. “The caliber of...

9/9/2010: Front Page: Trails planned for Jackson Hill

Plans to take advantage of Rome's Jackson Hill as a tourist destination have been floating around City Hall for 75 years. Assistant City Manager Sammy Rich won approval from the city's Community Development Services committee Wednesday to begin the...

9/9/2010: Front Page: Former officer indicted for alleged illegal background checks

Capt. Mark Wallace of the Floyd County Police Department said that when a young patrol officer allegedly conducted illegal background checks and then revealed the findings to his ex-wife, he wasn't just committing a felony, he was bringing into...

9/9/2010: Front Page: Library center holding open house

Volunteers are a vital part of keeping the Language and Literacy Center at the Rome-Floyd County Library running at a pace that keeps up with program participants. The center is holding an open house today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Volunteer...

9/9/2010: Front Page: Rome International Film Festival

The Rome International Film Festival takes place Friday and Saturday. Films will be screened at Heritage Hall as well as the DeSoto Theatre. There will also be a free seminar for aspiring filmmakers on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. Titled “How To:...

9/9/2010: Front Page: Carpet Classic tees off Friday

The tournament features golfers from Georgia, Georgia Tech.

9/9/2010: Front Page: TODAY'S YOUNG ARTIST

Today's artwork is by Rachel Phipps, a student at Pepperell Primary School.

9/9/2010: Front Page: Rome International Film Festival begins Friday

Georgia filmmakers will show off their work during the annual event in Rome.

9/9/2010: Front Page: Warning sought for underage alcohol sales

The county's Alcohol Control Committee heard cases against two stores.

9/9/2010: Front Page: Rhonda Houser seeks trial change of venue

The wife of a former Rome nursing home operator cites media attention.

9/9/2010: Local: Today's Birthdays

Actor Cliff Robertson is 87. Actor Topol is 75. Rhythm-and-blues singer Luther Simmons is 68. Singer Dee Dee Sharp is 65. Rock singer-musician Doug Ingle is 64. College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL player Joe Theismann is 61. Floyd County...

9/9/2010: Local: ‘Learning a word a day is a lot'

From a teacher's perspective, the program is great, Mitchell said. Students also share their newfound knowledge with their other students, creating a collective learning experience. “ These are people you want in this country — these are good,...

9/9/2010: Local: ‘God is going to keep an eye on him'

As she goes to reach for her cell phone, filled with pictures of her son, tears have already started to well up. Jesus Aceituno opens up her phone to show a picture of her son, a trim young man who is now well on his way to becoming a U. S. Marine at...

9/9/2010: Local: One year ago

In a speech to a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama summoned lawmakers to enact sweeping health care legislation, declaring the “time for bickering is over.” (In an unusual outburst, Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., shouted “You lie!” when the...

9/9/2010: Local: On this date

1776 — The second Continental Congress made the term “United States” official, replacing “United Colonies.” 1926 — The National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) was incorporated by the Radio Corp. of America. 1948 — The People's Democratic Republic of Korea...

9/9/2010: Local: BIRTHDAY POLICY

We consider local birthdays to be news. Birthday pictures for area residents may be brought to the Rome News-Tribune newsroom at 305 E. Sixth Ave. Persons submitting birthday announcements must provide a photo ID. Photos must be received no later than...

9/9/2010: Local: Five years ago

Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Michael Brown, the principal target of harsh criticism of the Bush administration's response to Hurricane Katrina, was relieved of his onsite command. A Nevada couple pleaded guilty in San Jose, Calif. to...

9/9/2010: Local: Today's Highlight in History

Today is Thursday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2010. There are 113 days left in the year. On Sept. 9, 1850, California became the 31st state of the union.

9/9/2010: Local: City officials plan to ramp up mausoleum pre-sales

Rome officials plan to call for professional proposals to market spaces in the mausoleum planned at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Cemetery Director Stan Rogers said he has pre-sold spaces totaling $377,000, using a waiting list of residents seeking spots on...

9/9/2010: Local: CONTACT US

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9/9/2010: Local: ACCURACY POLICY

Accuracy is a critical concern to the Rome News-Tribune. If you believe something we've published is in error or in need of clarification, please contact Editor Charlotte D. Atkins by calling 706-290-5279 or by e-mail at CAtkins@ RN-T.com.

9/9/2010: Editorials And Public Discussion: Stay alive for $10

THERE'S A KNOWN tendency for voters to skip constitutional amendments on general election ballot or instinctively vote “ no” if the words tax or fee appear. That would be a mistake for Greater Romans this Nov. 2 regarding the proposal to tack $10 onto...

9/9/2010: Editorials And Public Discussion: Hold all ‘thugs' accountable, even professional athletes

AMAN starts running from about 60 feet away, swings with all his might punching another man in front of thousands of horrified witnesses. A brawl ensues, the assailant is led away by friends, a policeman witnesses the assault, it's recorded on film,...

9/9/2010: Editorials And Public Discussion: Holy Spirit sings out at McDonald's

ABOUT A MONTH ago my daughter Mabry and I stopped by McDonald's where she recognized those famous golden arches as we were pulling in and began clapping and laughing with excitement. My wife Crystal called as we were in the drive-thru and suggested we...

9/9/2010: Editorials And Public Discussion: Gift overwhelms Rome Free Clinic

THE FREE CLINIC of Rome, our patients, staff, faithful volunteers and the board of directors wish to acknowledge the overwhelmingly generous gift presented to the Free Clinic of Rome by the Heart of the Community Walk. The clinic pledges to use this...

9/9/2010: Editorials And Public Discussion: Now a new voice in heaven's choir

WHEN FAMILY and friends look toward heaven at the early morning sunrise or in the evening when the moonlight shines, we will listen. In the stillness we will listen for the heavenly choir and for the voice added to on Aug. 31. For the gifts of Charley...

9/9/2010: Editorials And Public Discussion: Sign in please

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9/9/2010: Local: COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Register by today for Enhancing The Mind-Body Connection Seminar presented Sept. 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lower level classrooms at Redmond Regional Medical Center. The event is free of charge, but space is limited. For reservations call Medline at...

9/9/2010: Local: Ministry gives single moms new chance at life

Being a single mother of three at age 25 was not in LaTonya Wiggins' life plan. “I wanted to go to college to be a (nursing assistant),” she said. “I am working on that as soon as I get back in school.” Like the other single mothers who gather three...

9/9/2010: Local: GHC hosting speakers today

Georgia Highlands College will host a pair of guest speakers today, one a former prosecutor who will discuss students and the law, the other a longtime television actor who will his share stories and a motivational message. Former prosecutor J. Tom...

9/9/2010: Local: Evelyn Simmons Cockrill

Evelyn Simmons Cockrill, age 90, of Rome, a former long time resident of the Glenwood Community, diedWednesday morning at a Rome hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Cockrill will be held on Friday morning, September 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. from the...

9/9/2010: Local: Mr. Donald Charles Unsworth

www.daniels-funeralhome.com Mr. Donald Charles Unsworth, age 78 of Rome, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on September 6, 2010. Mr. Unsworth was born November 21, 1931 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles and...

9/9/2010: Local: Mrs. Margaret Sarah Owens Jones

Mrs. Margaret Sarah Owens Jones, age 84, formerly of 103 Lamar Street, Rome, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at a local health care facility. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. The family may be contacted at the...

9/9/2010: Local: DEATH NOTICES

Evelyln Simmons Cockrill, 90, of Rome, died Sept. 8, 2010. Fred Talley's Parkview Chapel Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. Margaret Sarah Owens Jones, 84, of Rome, died Sept. 8, 2010. Henderson & Sons Funeral Home has charge of the...

9/9/2010: Entertainment / Comics: Singles live alone in safety with simple deception

Dear Abby: “Cautious Bachelorette” (July 16) asked you how she should respond to a workman who asks if she lives alone. Having worked 30 years in a maximum security prison, I can assure your readers that criminals gravitate toward jobs that provide...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Roman celebrates 100 years

Lawrence Lansdell celebrates 100 years of life today. Lansdell was born Sept. 9, 1910, a few miles north of Subligna in his maternal grandmother's home. “I'm proud, and I've seen a lot and heard a lot and can remember a lot,” the West Rome resident...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Police: Information given by Rome man belonged to brother accused of murder

A Rome man being questioned by police gave officers a false Social Security number that belonged to his twin brother, who is charged with murder in North Carolina, reports stated. According to Floyd County Jail records: Terry Levette Davis, 27, of...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Health care agencies mark Founder's Day

United Hospice, 35 Three Rivers Drive, and its affiliates United Homecare and Uni-Health Source are celebrating Founders Day today. The health care agencies serve approximately 450 people out of their Rome office. Brooke Calloway said the Uni-Health...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Man accused of stealing equipment

A Cartersville man was jailed Wednesday on a felony theft by taking charge for allegedly taking a piece of paving equipment on Ga. 53, reports stated. According to Floyd County Jail records: Christopher Daniel Renfro allegedly took the paver around 4...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Georgia revenues show signs of life

ATLANTA — Georgia's economy showed signs of life on Wednesday as tax collections posted their strongest showing in 20 months, notching a 12.7-percent increase for the month of August. It marked the third straight month revenues have risen after 17...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Report: Man arrested in Lindale with meth

A Harrison, Tenn., man remained in jail this morning after being found with packages of methamphetamine in his pockets, reports stated. According to Floyd County Jail records: Terry Lyne Loveless, 42, was arrested at 10 p. m. Tuesday in Lindale on...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Joshilyn Jackson to speak in Dalton

New York Times bestselling novelist Joshilyn Jackson will appear Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at the DaltonWhitfield Public Library for the Davison Lecture Series' “An Evening With the Author.” A reception in her honor, sponsored by the Friends of the Library,...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Man struck by train named

The man who was struck and killed by a train in Rockmart Saturday has been identified as James Sanders, 67, of Rockmart. Polk County Deputy Coroner Tony Brazier said he and police got the final results from the Georgia crime lab Wednesday. He said...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Door broken at Rome Transitional

A door was reported damaged at Rome Transitional Academy Tuesday afternoon, reports stated. According to Rome police reports: A Rome city schools employee reported he heard the basement door slam around 4 p.m., but didn't see anyone near the door...

9/9/2010: Local / State: Atlanta man jailed on forgery charge

An Atlanta man was arrested Wednesday after he tried to cash a $ 3,822.61 check at a local bank, reports stated. According to Floyd County Jail records: Eddie James Presley, 47, of 241 Troy St., Apt. 6, remained in the Floyd County Jail on Wednesday...

9/9/2010: State / Nation: No complaints heard on school-year changes

ATLANTA — No one stepped forward Wednesday to speak against a proposed rule by the State Board of Education that gives local districts the flexibility to shorten the school year. Another rule is in the works to allow local systems to adjust staff pay...

9/9/2010: Arts & Entertainment: New president, new plans for restructured RACA

There are some ambitious plans to return the Rome Area Council for the Arts to the forefront of community activity. And it remains to be seen how quickly this can happen. New RACA president Wright Ledbetter thinks with the community's support and a few...

9/9/2010: Arts & Entertainment: Beer Festival comes to Heritage Park

The third annual Rome Beer Festival will be held Sept. 18 at Heritage Park as a fundraiser for the Rome Area Council for the Arts. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and features more than 50 beers for sampling. “This is a great opportunity to...

9/9/2010: State / Nation: Chasing it down

One huge upset was posted, one milestone was reached, and several key region victories were gained on Wednesday as local fastpitch teams continued to jostle for high postseason seeds. Rockmart head coach Steve Luke had perhaps the most memorable...

9/9/2010: State / Nation: Offense finally revives Braves erupt for 14 hits, remain half game behind Phils

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Braves offense finally came back to life on Wednesday. And it couldn't have happened at a better time. Omar Infante had three hits and Derek Lowe maintained his mastery of the Pirates as the Braves earned a breakout victory they...

9/9/2010: State / Nation: Green suspended four games

ATHENS — Georgia star receiver A. J. Green was suspended by the NCAA for four games on Wednesday for selling a bowl jersey for $ 1,000 to someone who qualifies as an agent. Green sold his jersey from last season's Independence Bowl. The junior, who...

9/9/2010: State / Nation: Mitchell debuts with Dodgers

Former Cartersville High star Russ Mitchell made his major league debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night in San Diego. Mitchell was in the starting lineup at first base as the Dodgers faced the Padres in the finale of a three-game...

9/9/2010: State / Nation: Prep football Friday night fever, part III

The prep football season reaches Week 3 on Friday night, with several key region games on the slate. Here's the lineup: Adairsville at Sonoraville Armuchee at Chattooga Coosa at North Murray Model at LFO N.Georgia at Unity Christian Pepperell at...

9/9/2010: State / Nation: NEXT FOR BRAVES:

Owning the best home record in the majors, the Braves open a seven-game homestand tonight when they host the Cardinals at 7 p.m. TV: Peachtree TV (Comcast 17) Radio: WLAQ 1410-AM

9/9/2010: Sports: Headed to semifinals

NEW YORK — Maybe Novak Djokovic is growing up. Yes, he was muttering to himself and gesticulating wildly during his 7-6 (2), 6-1, 6-2 victory over 17th-seeded Gael Monfils of France in the U.S. Open quarterfinals Wednesday. And, yes, Djokovic smacked...

9/9/2010: Sports: Berry leads at Classic

Berry's Chadd Reynolds and Alex Irvin each shot 73 to tie for the individual lead after the first round at the Bluegrass Fall Classic at Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown, Ky., Wednesday. Reynolds' Berry “A” team leads the field, followed by...

9/9/2010: Sports: Tide's Ingram still doubtful

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has not returned to practice for No. 1 Alabama and while Nick Saban said the injured running back is unlikely to play against No. 18 Penn State on Saturday, the coach isn't necessarily counting his...

9/9/2010: Sports: Tiger's swing shaping up

LEMONT, Ill. — His swing was a mess, and so was his marriage. Tiger Woods figured he could only deal with one problem at a time. In this case, golf had to wait its turn. “Let's just say I've been through a lot lately, and I didn't want to have any...