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[VIDEO] Rome's DeSoto Theatre Receives Two Grants from The Fox Theatre in Atlanta
-Nolan Hiott, WRGA- In The Fox Theatre's own Egyptian Ballroom on Wednesday many theatres were recognized for their contributions to their community and contributions were made back in kind by The Fox Theatre as a part of their "Fox Gives" grant program. One such Theatre was Broad Street's own DeSoto Theatre....
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Work on Riverside Parkway railroad tracks set to start on Tuesday
-Staff reports- Norfolk Southern will be back in the area early next week to continue its railroad maintenance project. The railroad crossing on Riverside Parkway will be closed beginning on Tuesday at 7 a.m. This will be a full closure of the crossing, and the road will be restricted for through traffic. Signs will be...
19h ago
Children's Museum of Rome presents "Touch a Truck" this Saturday
-News Release- The Children's Museum of Rome will host its 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck, a hands-on, family-friendly event this weekend. This year's event, presented by Saint Mary's Catholic School, is on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Families are invited to explore over 30 vehicles up c...
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Arrest reports for May 7
-Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged in April 16 incident A Rome woman has been arrested on multiple charges, including felony obstruction of officers and terroristic threats and acts, in connection with an incident on April 16. According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records: Officers responded to Ca...
19h ago
Ga Dept. of Economic Development Deputy Director: "I can guarantee you that you take for grant what you have here"
-Doug Walker- Regional Tourism manager Marcie Kicklighter said that of visitors to North Georgia in particular, 64% come for entertainment events, 53% cited outdoor recreation, 35% pointed to cultural events, and 26% were for sporting events. She said tourism accounted for $12.2 million in state and local taxes in 2024...
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