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Rome, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Rome! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could your 3-year-old benefit from Romeās new free Wolf P.U.P. program?
- Rome crime down sharplyāwhatās driving the new numbers?
- How a Rome neighbor stopped a violent attack with a trash can
Also on today's calendar: Rome Middle School vs Rockmart Middle School and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What has four eyes and canāt see? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Rome City Schools Launches Wolf P.U.P. Program for 3-Year-Olds and Parents (coosavalleynews.com) ā Rome City Schools is enrolling families now for its free, bilingual Wolf P.U.P. program, helping 3-year-olds and parents get ready for pre-K. Meeting Wednesday mornings at Elm Street Elementary from Sept. 16 to May 5, the sessions build early literacy and language skills while giving parents practical tools to support learning at home. 
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2. Crime Down in Rome Compared to Last Year (wrganews.com) ā Violent and property crimes in the City of Rome have fallen notably in the first half of 2026, with crimes against persons down 19% and property crimes down 25% from last year. Police report two murders so far this year, while society crimes like narcotics and DUI have risen slightly and overall arrests have dropped. Ā Ā Ā
3. Man bites Georgia woman, breaks phone before damaging car; Neighbor intervenes as police arrive (wsbtv.com) ā Rome police arrested a man after an alleged assault at a McHenry Drive home where a woman was bitten, her phone smashed as she tried to call 911, and her car damaged. A quick-thinking neighbor used a trash can to separate the pair until officers arrived and took the suspect to Floyd County Jail. Ā Ā Ā
4. Rome Pediatrician Offers Back-to-School Health Tips for Families (weisradio.com) ā As Rome students head back to class, a Harbin Clinic pediatrician is urging families to refocus on basics like handwashing, vaccinations, and keeping sick kids home to protect classrooms. She also stresses restoring consistent sleep schedules, limiting screens before bed, and calling a pediatrician with any physical or emotional health concerns. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Rome
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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georgia players guild: Let It Be Jude - One Night of the Beatles at the Rome City Auditorium in Rome GA! ā
Rome City Auditorium, 601 Broad St, Rome
7:30 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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Water & Sewer Committee Regular Meeting ā
Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
9:00 am -
Rome Floyd Planning Commission Regular Meeting ā
Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
2:30 pm -
Rome City Commission Called Meeting ā
Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
10:00 am -
Rome Middle School vs Rockmart Middle School ā
Rome Middle School, 200 Three Rivers Dr, Rome
5:00 pm -
Rome City Commission Regular Meeting ā
Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
6:30 pm -
Fire Overview Committee Regular Meeting ā
Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
10:30 am -
Public Works/Traffic/Transit/Trails Committee Regular Meeting ā
Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
10:00 am
Thursday August 6
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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š Events Nearby
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Pepperell Dragons vs Christian Heritage School Lions ā
Pepperell High School, SE, Lindale
5:00 pm -
Armuchee Indians vs Trion Bulldogs ā
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
5:00 pm -
Armuchee Indians vs Lafayette, The Kings Academy ā
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
5:00 pm -
Pepperell Dragons vs Rome, Cass ā
Pepperell High School, SE, Lindale
5:00 pm
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone use a good dog boarder for overnights in Rome?
Any that will take 7-8 month puppies for an overnight? (Nextdoor Garden Lakes)
- The Hillman Group posted a job opening for Material Handler I - Dist in Rome. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Rome. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rome here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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