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Smith Road Christian retreat proposal hits setback, but could return in January
A proposal to build a Christian retreat and camp on Smith Road ran into a setback when the Rome-Floyd Planning Commission recommended denying a special-use permit for the project. Several Smith Road residents raised concerns during Thursday’s meeting about traffic on the narrow, winding road, emergency vehicle access, stormwater runoff and the loss of trees. A revised site plan also left residents and county reviewers without enough time to evaluate the changes. The commission recommended denial without prejudice, allowing the applicants to return with a revised request. The Floyd County Commission, which makes the final decision, is scheduled to hold a public hearing Nov. 24. The request covers property on Smith Road near Mount Alto, where applicants Yound and Susan Chang have proposed Christian educational programs, marriage and family counseling, and retreat accommodations. Planning Director Brice Wood said his office received an updated site plan only about a week before the meeting, after neighbors had been provided an older version of the proposal. “We’re not confident that it’s reasonable to expect people to come up with questions or concerns almost on the fly,” Wood said. The latest plan for Christian Mission Camp shows seven retreat buildings of about 4,225 square
Rome News-Tribune
Food for Fines offers relief for late fees, food insecurity
Patrons with late fees on library books can knock money off their fines by donating nonperishable food items through Dec. 19. The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is holding its annual Food for Fines program, giving library users the opportunity to reduce late fees while also supporting relief from food insecurity in the community. “It is a very successful program, and that’s why we’ve continued to offer it each year because it is something that people appreciate the opportunity to participate in,” said Amelia Blackmon, branch services and outreach manager for the library system. For every non-perishable item brought in through Dec. 19, patrons will receive $2 off their late fee, up to $20 in forgiveness for each account on the library card, Blackmon said. The food items must be non-perishable. Any perishable items, expired or past-sell-by-date items or homemade items will not be accepted, she said. The donations collected at the Rome-Floyd County Library will go to the Rome-Floyd County Community Kitchen, she said. “It is something that we try to do every year because food insecurity is a huge problem right now in our current economic climate,” Blackmon said. “And especially now that we’re coming up on the
The Georgia Sun
Rome city payment systems going down Nov. 13 and 14 for maintenance
ROME — Residents in Rome who need to pay a bill, pull a permit, or handle court business should take care of it before Friday. The city is taking its payment and permit systems offline for two days starting November 13. What’s happening: The outage runs November 13 and...
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Rome and Cave Spring Merchants Are Ready for Holiday Shoppers [AUDIO]
Christmas will be here before we know it! The retailers of Rome and Cave Spring will offer special deals and treats to holiday shoppers during special events planned for the week ahead. The Downtown Merchants Holiday Open House will be held in downtown Rome this Thursday, November 12th from 5...
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Men's Basketball Ends Georgia Trip With 84-74 Victory at Dalton State
Dalton, Ga. – Wrapping up a season-opening stretch of four-straight opponents that advanced to the 2026 NAIA National Championship on Saturday afternoon, the St. Thomas University Men's Soccer team pulled head of host Dalton State midway through the first half and kept the lead for the rest of the contest for a 84-74 victory.
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Local High School Football Teams Take the Field for the 12th and Final Week of the 2026 Regular Season [AUDIO]
It’s time for area high school football teams to take the field for the twelfth and final week of play in the 2026 regular season!. WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football tonight as the Tigers host the Bremen Blue Devils. Darlington heads into the match...
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Arrest reports for November 8
A man from Detroit, Michigan was booked into the Floyd County Jail on a felony warrant charging him with terroristic threats and acts. 35-year-old Rashad Lavell Whitsett threatened to kill a Rome woman and her kids via text message. The incident occurred on July 23. The warrant states that Whitsett...