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Rome Commission renews ethics pledge, but not without questions
Questions about whether commissioners are living up to their own ethical standards surfaced as the Rome City Commission voted 6-2 to renew its commitment to the Georgia Municipal Association’s City of Ethics program. The resolution, approved during the Nov. 9 meeting, allows the city to seek recertification under the program, which requires participating governments to reaffirm their commitment to five ethical principles every four years. City Clerk Joe Smith explained that Rome first became a Certified City of Ethics in 2000, when the commission adopted its original ethics ordinance. That ordinance was amended in 2008 and completely replaced in 2024. The five principles call on elected officials to serve others rather than themselves, use public resources efficiently, treat all people fairly, use their positions for the benefit of constituents and create an environment of honesty, openness and integrity. During discussion, Commissioner Bill Collins questioned whether the commission was meeting the fifth principle, which calls for honesty, openness and integrity. “I have a problem with No. 5,” Collins said. “I don’t think we’re there yet. I’m gonna leave that right there.” Commissioner Elaina Beeman also questioned whether commissioners are already meeting the ethical standards or simply pledging to work toward them.
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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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Honoring those who served - Rome celebrates Veterans Day
Charles Graves of Rome was only 18 years old when he enlisted in the United States Army in 1917. He was killed 14 months later, by a piece of shrapnel from a German artillery shell. His body was buried in France alongside thousands of other Americans who died in what was then called the “Great War.” Graves's body now rests in Myrtle Hill Cemetery, but his journey back to Rome was a long one. A few years after his death, his body was returned to the United States along with those of his fallen comrades. At that time the U.S. government established the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery to honor all those whose bodies may never be recovered or identified. Alongside it, they wanted to have the Tomb of the Known Soldier. Graves was randomly chosen to represent the known soldiers from a list of the returned remains; however, his mother objected and insisted her son be buried at their church on Callier Springs Road. After she died, with permission from Graves's brother, the soldier's body was moved for a third time to his final resting place at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in 1923. It was in
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Rome Commission Hits Pause on $5.6M Tax Break for Match Point Way Housing Project
Rome city commissioners hit the brakes Monday on a $5.6 million tax incentive package for a new residential development on Match Point Way, deciding to wait until they have final paperwork in hand before signing off. The commission voted to table the tax allocation district agreement rather than approve funding for the project, which sits on land owned by Berry College near the Rome Tennis Center and Mount Berry Mall.
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Rome Turkey Trot Set for Thanksgiving Day [AUDIO]
AdventHealth Redmond invites members of the community to participate in the 2026 Rome Turkey Trot 5K Run and 3K Feel Whole Stroll, set for 9 am on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26th) at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome. TRED of Rome/Floyd County is pleased to again partner with AdventHealth Redmond for...