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🌱 How Rome City Schools’ $86.9M budget could shape next school year

Rome, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Rome! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Rome City Schools’ $86.9M budget could shape next school year
  • What the completed courthouse stabilization means for downtown Rome streets and services
  • How did Rome High score four AP Honor School titles again?

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rome City Schools Eyes $86.9 Million Operating Budget for FY27, Up 1.8% From Last Year (coosavalleynews.com) — Rome City Schools is proposing an $86.9 million operating budget for the 2026-27 school year, up about 1.8% from last year. Officials say they plan to maintain an $18.5 million fund balance while keeping the budget essentially balanced. The tentative plan has had its first public hearing, with final approval expected at the June 16 board meeting.
   

• UPDATE: Stabilization efforts of historic Rome courthouse complete following March fire (local3news.com) — Stabilization work on the historic Floyd County Courthouse in downtown Rome is now complete, and 5th Avenue and Tribune Street have reopened to traffic. After March’s devastating fire, crews removed loose bricks and reinforced the clock tower while officials accelerated plans to move courthouse operations to the nearby law enforcement center. County leaders say most services will continue with minimal disruption for residents.
   

• Rome High School earns statewide AP Honor School recognition for second consecutive year (northwestgeorgianews.com) — Rome High School has earned AP Honor School status in four categories for the second straight year, reflecting strong performance in both humanities and STEM. District leaders say the recognition highlights Rome students’ dedication, teachers’ hard work, and the school’s growing academic momentum that can translate into valuable college credit.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Isabella, a cat who went missing in Rome, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 48 minutes. Message from Owner: "Isabella is… (Nextdoor Moran Lake)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Three generations, one family: Adairsville High celebrates four female valedictorians (11alive.com)
  • Superintendent Woods names Georgia's 2026 AP Honor Schools (wbhfradio.org)
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  • Teen Beats Cancer And Uses His Make-A-Wish To Feed Hundreds Of Homeless People (howzitkohala.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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