The Importance of Local Elections
A look into local elections and their significance as compared to national elections. Continue reading The Importance of Local Elections
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Community Members Protest ICE in Downtown Rome.
Community members gathered on Broad Street to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies. Continue reading Community Members Protest ICE in Downtown Rome.
The War Against Food Insecurity in Rome Georgia
20.6% of all Rome citizens live below the poverty line, which is 1.5 times higher compared to other parts of Georgia. Continue reading The War Against Food Insecurity in Rome Georgia
It Takes Guts
“It Takes Guts” is a local Pickleball tournament raising awareness for the Gastric Cancer Foundation. Continue reading It Takes Guts
The Government Shutdown’s Effect on Local Food Banks
Rome, Georgia’s local food banks face challenges after the government shutdown. Continue reading The Government Shutdown’s Effect on Local Food Banks
Rome’s Love Locks: Cherished tradition or bridge safety threat?
Robert Redden Bridge the site of many a romantic moment Continue reading Rome’s Love Locks: Cherished tradition or bridge safety threat?
Local Businesses benefit from local colleges
In Rome, many local business will benefit from the college campuses around the city. Continue reading Local Businesses benefit from local colleges
Student entrepreneur wins $6,000 for wine business
Student entrepreneur Nancy Belle Hansford won $6,000 for her business Watkinsville Wine at The Pitch on April 16th. Next, she hopes to use the money to purchase the licenses and a storefront to take her business to the next step. Continue reading Student entrepreneur wins $6,000 for wine business
New committee continues debate over Confederate statue in first meeting
At the end of January, Rome removed a statue of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest from the base of Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Now, a new Interpretation Advisory Committee is working to create a plaque about the controversial figure. Continue reading New committee continues debate over Confederate statue in first meeting
Students say in-person classes, on-campus living worth added precautions
COVID-19 restrictions have changed the ways students live their lives. First year reporters Annabelle Norton and Madi Rowe dive into how Berry students adapt to these guidelines and how Berry’s campus life is different from many other colleges. Continue reading Students say in-person classes, on-campus living worth added precautions