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DeSoto stage renamed for beloved nurse, actor, community volunteer
The Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation marked two milestones at a donor appreciation night, cutting the ribbon on the newly renovated and renamed stage and celebrating the end of a multi-year capital campaign that raised $3.2 million to preserve the theater. At the event, held Oct. 11, the foundation was joined by members of the community to celebrate not only the millions raised, but to honor a beloved local nurse and actor, Angelique “Kiki” Petropole. The updated stage in one of Broad Street’s most historic structures will now be known as Stage Kiki, after the woman whose love of the DeSoto and stage presence left a lasting impression on longtime theater supporters. “Kiki’s stage presence was renowned in our community. Those who shared a stage with her or sat in these seats and watched her work her magic never forgot it,” Wright Ledbetter said. “Kiki knew, instinctively, how to hold an audience in the palm of her hand.” The Ledbetter family, along with other families and friends of Petropole, led the initiative to name the stage after her and raise funds for the theater. Petropole’s father and uncles were Greek immigrants who owned and operated the Busy Bee Cafe in Rome
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Schnauzerfest Rome 7 Slated for This Weekend [AUDIO]
Dogs will descend upon downtown for Schnauzerfest Rome 7, slated for this Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st. Festivities will culminate with the Schnauzer-ween Night Parade on Saturday night in downtown Rome. Kristi Kent, Director of Communications for the Georgia’s Rome Office Tourism, believes that it is the ‘cutest parade in Rome, GA’.
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Actors and Crew Debut Fall Play
On Oct. 16-18 the actors and crew performed their version of Our Town written by Thornton Wilder. Opening night brought nerves and new feelings for the actors. “Opening night is usually the hardest for people, and that wasn’t different for us,” junior Davis Pewitt said. “We were definitely all a little nervous, and there was some tension in the air. However, overall we still did great.’
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MainStreet Cleveland Christmas Parade announces new staging location and route
The MainStreet Cleveland Christmas Parade will have a new starting location and route, after 37 years of staging at Bradley Central High School. The annual parade returns Saturday, December 5th, at 6 p.m., but construction at Bradley Central means organizers must move to a new staging area. Parade participants will...
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This Georgia Town Has A Gold Rush History That Started Before California’s
The phrase “There’s gold in them thar hills!” didn’t come from California. It traces back to a mint assayer in north Georgia who begged miners not to leave for the West in 1850. That plea makes total sense once you learn the local gold rush began...
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No. 7 Nighthawks Sit Eighth After Day One at Fripp Island Invitational
BEAUFORT, S.C. – The No. 7 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's golf team sits eighth in a 15-team field after the opening two rounds of the Golfweek Fripp Island Invitational on Monday. The Nighthawks opened with a 10-over-par 298 before improving by nine strokes in the second round...
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Rome News-Tribune
Good weather drives solid turnout at Chili Fest
There wasn’t a cloud in the sky as crowds of people descended on Ridge Ferry Park for the annual Chili Fest to sample the secret recipes of some of the region’s finest chili cooks. The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Department hosted the highly anticipated autumn event Saturday with a twist. This year’s event was combined with Truck or Treat and a harvest fair, blending some of Rome’s favorite fall activities. “We had record turnout this year for chili teams as well as visitors,” Special Services Manager Tyler Stinson said. “And, as always, we have to thank Georgia Power and Lowe’s for their support, which is truly appreciated.” The Gawgia3 team claimed the People’s Choice Award and the Simmer Down team took home the Judges’ Choice Award. Winner of the Best Booth Name category was “One and Done,” and Wild Acres Chili Makers won Best Booth Set Up. “We ran out of chili in two hours,” said Nick Phillips with the Gawgia3 team. “That’s 8 gallons of chili. It was just a super busy day.” Phillips and partner Drew Haynes must have done something right, because they claimed the People’s Choice Award in a crowded field. “We had 15 teams this
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Local Band Rocks Fright Jam
The University of North Georgia’s Fright Jam brought an unexpected turnout to the Dahlonega campus last Wednesday, Oct. 21, and featured a performance from the student-led band Dogism. The annual festival, hosted by Nighthawks Entertainment, packed the Promenade with over 1,000 students and community members dressed up for Halloween,...
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‘It was a blessing’: Local nonprofit raises thousands through golf tournament
Fishes and Loaves Ministry recently held its first fundraiser in the form of a golf tournament, which raised $12,000. The Christian-based nonprofit, which operates both a thrift store and a food pantry for those in need, held its golf tournament last week at Stonebridge Golf Club. “The tournament went far better than we could have ever expected,” said Dillon Guest, co-founder of the nonprofit. “It was great. We had a lot more golfers than we anticipated, a lot more sponsors, and of course that led to many more funds than we anticipated for the ministry. So, it was a blessing.” The tournament was organized by Jenni Parkman, Guest said, and it drew 72 golfers and 26 businesses as sponsors. Fishes and Loaves will use the money to purchase another space to expand its Lindale food pantry to its own location, if there is a space available, he said. The food pantry is in the same location as the thrift store, 3140 Maple Road SE, and it’s a space they have outgrown. Other possible uses for the funding include covering six months of rent at the facility’s current location or providing roughly 12,000 meals, Guest said. “The most important thing we’re
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The Legion of Generals Takes Home Their First Win of the Season in Their Last Competition
The Legion of Generals Marching Band finally took home the Grand Championship for their 2026 show, TIME, in their last competition of the season. “Best feeling in the world. Like, everybody went to Hoco, but we got the feeling of excitement, enjoyment, and honestly just winning,” said junior trumpet player Karen Trestrail on this win. “I think we deserved it. We’ve worked really hard this season,” said Trestrail. The Legion scored second place in both of their previous competitions, so to finally secure this championship was a huge reward. “It feels so sweet after our two losses right in front of us at Clinch and Bradley,” said sophomore Drum Major Vivien Kwon. Kwon was on the field when the winner was announced, which added to her excitement, both for herself and her peers. “I was so glad whenever all of my other friends and all of our band members came running to us in the field, that just felt amazing,” said Kwon.
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Rome International Film Festival returns Nov. 5-8
The Rome International Film Festival will return to downtown Rome Nov. 5-8 for its 23rd year. The festival will feature a line-up of films from Georgia and beyond, including “Once Upon a Time in Macon,” directed by Adam Minarovich; “Frogtown,” directed by Costa Karalis; and “Slay,” directed by Kyra Elise Gardner and starring and co-written […] The post Rome International Film Festival returns Nov. 5-8 appeared first on Rough Draft® .
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Alabama town faces 1910 comet in 'Beneath a Fallen Sky' | DON NOBLE
Once in a while you begin reading a novel and it strikes you: This writer has created a really good situation — the right setting, characters and historical moment. This will work! So it was with Scott Gould’s seventh novel, “Beneath a Fallen Sky.” Set mostly in Fort Payne, Alabama, and on Sand Mountain, there are references to Fyffe, Clyde, Ider, Ten Broek, Geraldine and Buck’s Pocket. Not much literature has been set in these spots. The novel opens on Tuesday, May 17, 1910, three days before Halley’s Comet will, one hopes, pass close by but not hit, the Earth. These North Alabamians are plenty worried. Will the comet strike them or will they be killed by what they believe to be poison gases in the comet’s tail? Different folk prepare for this event, long prophesied by their preachers, in different ways. Some go down to the creek and get baptized by Aunt Zona. More: Why Anne George defined Alabama mystery novels | DON NOBLE For her, it’s business. She’s not a real preacher, but so what. Zona McCracken has enhanced her religious credentials by prodigious quoting of scripture, which she makes up to suit the occasion. This day she