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Rome High School football parts ways with coach Bill Stewart
ROME, Ga. - The Rome City Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday to release head football coach Bill Stewart from his duties following a two-win season with the Wolves. Board members approved Stewart's release from his employment contract and coaching position during their Tuesday meeting. Stewart guided the Wolves to a 2-5 mark in region play and a 2-8 class record, according to standings from MaxPreps.
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Lassiter romp ends Rome's season
When a victory on the football field in Game No. 10 of a 10-game high school season could go a long way toward getting you into the state playoffs, it’s not surprising that team pulls out all the stops. So yes, at Barron Stadium in Rome Friday, there were onside kickoffs and fake punts. Only, it was the 7-2 Lassiter High Trojans of Marietta using these “trick” plays as a way of building a huge halftime lead on the 3-6 Rome High Wolves. The Trojans won the Region 6-6A battle 42-7 behind the passing arm of sophomore quarterback Caden Jones and his four touchdown passes among the 35 times he threw in the first half alone. In fact, 42-7 was the score heading into halftime and stayed that was through a running clock the entire second half. Lassiter also controlled the turnover margin with two big second-quarter takeaways, and the Trojan special teams not only recovered two onside kickoffs and converted a fourth-down out of punt formation, but it also blocked a Rome field-goal try. Throw in several 15-yard penalties that mainly went against the home Wolves and it was a rather miserable night for football amid a low wind-chill
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Rome Delays Decision on $5.6 Million Incentive for 360-Unit Housing Development
The Rome City Commission has postponed a decision on a $5.6 million tax incentive for a proposed 360-unit housing development near Mount Berry Mall. RNG Investments, LLC, plans to build 240 apartments and 120 townhomes on 37.9 acres along Match Point Way, between the Armuchee Connector and Old Dalton Road.
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Peachy Pub to celebrate one year on Broad Street Saturday night
If you’re wondering where everyone will be this Saturday night, they are probably going to be on Broad Street at Peachy Pub & Grill for its one-year anniversary party. The pub at 325 Broad St. offers live music and other events. The celebration includes a $500 cash raffle, a free buffet from 7 to 9 p.m., music by D.J. Don Julio and even a mechanical bull, according to manager Taylor Locklear. “We want to show our appreciation for the people of Rome and Floyd County who have made our first year here on Broad Street so special,” Locklear said. “Saturday night is going to be a lot of fun, and we hope to see everyone there.” The pub is known for its solid pub food and pizzas as well as an extensive selection of beers. “Our Wednesday night karaoke night is very popular,” Locklear said, “but there’s nothing like watching college football on Saturday with our 99-cent wing deal and drink specials. It’s a great crowd.” According to Locklear, the anniversary weekend gets off to a start Friday night with special musical guest Fischer Lord , who has performed at Fiddlin’ Fest as well as other local venues and is
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Journey Community Food Pantry Announces November Grocery Distribution Dates
Journey Community Food Pantry will distribute groceries to families experiencing food insecurity on Wednesday, November 11, and Wednesday, November 18, with distribution hours scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon and again from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The pantry will be closed to the public during Thanksgiving week. Available groceries...
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United Military Care turkey giveaway is a success
United Military Care gave out free turkeys to veterans at the Rome Civic Center, and hundreds of veterans spoke with officers from the Georgia Department of Veterans Services about benefits they are eligible for. Veterans and their families had to preregister to receive a turkey, but turnout was strong at the Saturday event, according to UMC Director of Communications Andi Edwards. “It was a fantastic day,” Edwards said. UMC partnered with wholesale food distributor Sysco to offer the turkeys to veterans, and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 25-8 helped distribute them. “And also thanks to the staff from the Rome Emperors, with Julius the mascot, who helped out,” Edwards added. UMC, the organization behind the We Care Veterans Fair, is a nonprofit dedicated to serving veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors across Georgia. Their stated mission is to ensure no veteran goes hungry, homeless or forgotten. The organization connects veterans to essential resources, including food assistance, housing support, benefits guidance and community outreach programs. “Our United Military Care team is always excited to serve Rome’s veterans and families,” Edwards said. “And we look forward to coming back to Rome in 2027 for the We Care Veterans Fair.”
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Shaylan Johnson selected for this year's Appalachian Leadership Institute Class
Shaylan Johnson, president of the Northwest Georgia Minority Business Association, is one of a few dozen people selected from the region for the Appalachian Regional Commission’s 2026-2027 Appalachian Leadership Institute. During the eight-month leadership and economic development program, participants will attend several multi-day seminars in all 13 states in the Appalachian region. There are only 40 fellows chosen from throughout the Appalachian region, and Johnson is one of just three who were chosen from Georgia this year. The last time anyone from Rome was selected was in 2023, when Rome Floyd Chamber President Pam Powers-Smith received a fellowship. “It feels really good to be able to follow behind her and to be able to grow,” Johnson said. “I feel like that brings and shows that Rome has powerhouses. We have leaders. … So, it feels good to be able to follow behind and follow in the footsteps of the greats.” Their first session ran from Oct. 23-27 in Huntsville, Alabama. Fellows are learning how to bring resources back to their communities and build the Appalachian region, Johnson said. Some of the topics they discuss include the complexity of being a leader, as well as understanding and learning how to get
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GNTC graduate earns cryptocurrency transaction security patent
Computers once intimidated a Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate who holds a patent on technology to make cryptocurrency transactions more secure. Evelyn Cronnon shares the patent, which was awarded in 2025 and utilizes fully homomorphic encryption, with two collaborators. Their technology allows cryptocurrency transactions to be conducted without decrypting private information or exposing an individual’s encryption key; the technology prevents threat actors from taking over a digital wallet.