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MARC HYDEN: Georgia liberated from Trump tariffs, but still paying high price
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (395+ words) There are few things that President Donald Trump loves more than gold-plated furnishings and seeing his name and face emblazoned on public property, except maybe tariffs. Unfortunately, his obsession is so unhealthy that it will give his therapist fits and…...
Rome High celebrates 3 Lady soccer Wolves
43+ min ago (611+ words) Lily Strickland is joined by family and coach Andy Edwards as she signs with Bryan College. Mykeelah Dennis of Rome High girls soccer led by Andy Edwards signs with Wallace State College. A special day in Rome High School girls…...
WILLIE MAE SAMUEL: Store up your memories now
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (428+ words) As we approach the beginning of summer, we're hearing so much about proms, graduations and class reunions dating way, way back. I am suggesting that you enjoy yours so that you might put them in your memory bank. When you…...
ADONIA K. SMITH: Cedartown library hosts first Deaf history exhibition
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (304+ words) Posing in front of the Deaf History Month exhibition are Cedartown Library Branch Manager Christy Lewis (standing, left) with library assistants Brittany Turner, Barbara Jane Hackney, Alana Hutchins, Shana Gullickson, and Elizabeth Smith. A visitor peruses the Deaf History Month…...
LYNN GENDUSA: Keep your running shoes on
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (718+ words) The song "Circle of Life" from "The Lion King" gives most of us goosebumps when we listen to it. The music is powerful and familiar, but this time, a few words stayed with me. "Some of us fall by the…...
PAM WALKER: Mama, the original steel magnolia
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (441+ words) Because tomorrow is Mother's Day, I would like to introduce you to my mother and share a story or two. The late Charlotte Terrell was my mother. Thoughtful and well spoken, she was regal. A strong woman, who handled life's…...
Forum held in Athens to mark 20 years of China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (316+ words) Former Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos speaks during a forum to mark the 20th anniversary of the China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership in Athens, Greece, May 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang) ATHENS, Greece, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --A forum on intercultural dialogue and mutual learning among civilizations…...
In Rome visit, Raffensperger focuses on reinvestment, roads and reshoring
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (939+ words) Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in the offices of the Rome News-Tribune May 7. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger used a stop in Rome Thursday to promote a broader vision for Georgia's economy and workforce, tying Floyd County's industrial…...
Georgia Democrats seek answers from Justice Department over Fulton election worker subpoena
14+ hour, 43+ min ago (406+ words) ATLANTA " Four Democrats in Georgia's congressional delegation sent a letter to the U. S. Department of Justice Friday protesting the agency's demand for personal information about Fulton County workers and volunteers involved with the 2020 election when President Donald Trump was defeated by…...
Real Estate 101: The hidden cost of bad information
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (955+ words) Last week, I told you about a snafu we had on a flip property where " to make a long story short " the square footage of the house was not being displayed on major real estate websites. Because of that, the…...