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Berry to inaugurate 9th president on April 10
Monday, March 30, 2026 -Berry College News Release- Berry College will inaugurate Dr. Sandeep Mazumder as its ninth president on April 10, during a formal installation ceremony at 2:30 p.m. in the Cage Center Arena. The ceremony is open to the Rome community. Following the ceremony, Mazumder will host a Community Celeb...
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Two injured in Bartow County wreck on Saturday
Monday, March 30, 2026 -WBHF Radio- A two-vehicle collision in Bartow County sent two people to the hospital on Saturday. According to the Georgia State Patrol: The wreck occurred at around 5:31 pm on Highway 41 just south of Griffin Road. The preliminary investigation indicated that a black Chevrolet Cruze was traveli...
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PFAS town hall on Tuesday at the Forum
Monday, March 30, 2026--1:15 p.m. -Staff reports- Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is in Rome for a town hall meeting to discuss the dangers of "forever chemicals" found in nearby waters, and to meet with residents impacted by the contamination. The town hall will begin at 6 p.m. at the Forum River Center. P...
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Arrest reports for March 30
Monday, March 30, 2026 -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with aggravated assault An Armuchee woman is accused of cutting a man at an apartment on Redmond Road on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 25-year-old Shakira Malesia Jett used a sharp-edged instrument to cause a cut that required 13 stitche...
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Suspension of state's gas tax brings some relief at the pump
Monday, March 30, 2026--8:55 a.m. -AAA South- Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing upward pressure on global oil prices, but Georgia's suspension of the state gas tax continues to provide some relief for drivers. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.58, down from last week. Drivers should ...
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