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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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Legacy Church to be ‘the hands and feet of Jesus Christ’ during Love Rome Day
Legacy Church will hold Love Rome Day for the second year in a row, giving away 100 pounds of food to each family in need as Thanksgiving approaches. Registration is currently open. “Where we are located in Rome — close to downtown — we are always having people come by our church needing help (and) calling us,” Lead Pastor Chase Holsomback said. “I receive at least 40 to 50 calls a month from people needing assistance, and so last year we started doing Love Rome Day. It was our way of giving back to our city and our community and showing the love of Christ and being the church in this time of need.” Love Rome Day will be held Nov. 21, and those interested can register on their website, LegacyRome.com/love-rome-day . The registration helps the church from an organizational standpoint and to know how many people to expect on campus that day, he said. They don’t want to have to turn people away. There is not a set deadline for registration, but it is open while space is available. Once the maximum number of recipients is reached, a waiting list will activate. Even if there is a waiting list,
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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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Rome City Schools Names 2031 REACH Scholars
Five Rome Middle School students took an important step toward their college futures Tuesday afternoon, signing commitments to earn $10,000 college scholarships through the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program during a ceremony at Rome High School’s College and Career Academy. Kai Green, Kendrah Green, Yaretzi Hernandez, Nozomi Perry, and Zy’ion...