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Rome, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Rome! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Rome gains from the new Plant Hammond battery project
- How did Rome Police rank in Georgiaās top safety awards?
- Why a rising college tennis star is eyeing Rome this week
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Village Cartersville and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 42.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 42 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. How battery system at old coal plant could help power Georgia's future (wrdw.com) ā A new battery energy storage system at the former Plant Hammond site in Floyd County is now online, restoring an important tax base for Rome after the coal plantās closure. City officials say the Tesla-powered facility will support the grid, generate local tax revenue, and has already hosted Rome-Floyd County Fire Department training to prepare for any emergencies. 
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2. Calhoun Police Takes First Place, Rome Police Earns Second in Statewide Highway Safety Awards (coosavalleynews.com) ā Rome residents can take pride that their police department earned second place statewide in its size category at the Governorās Challenge highway safety awards. The recognition highlights Rome officersā year-round work on traffic enforcement, education, and outreach aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives on local roads. Ā Ā Ā
3. Between the Points with Xavier University of Louisiana's Christian Sanchez (wearecollegetennis.com) ā Xavier University of Louisiana tennis player Christian Sanchez is headed to Rome for the ITA Cup, marking his first time competing in this major college tournament here. He reflects on his intense tennis-focused upbringing and recent wins in Atlanta as he prepares to battle top collegiate players on Romeās courts, aiming to move closer to his professional tennis dreams. Ā Ā Ā
4. Cherokee County Arrest Files for Thursday, October 22 (weisradio.com) ā A 48-year-old resident of Rome was among several people listed in Cherokee Countyās latest 24-hour arrest report, facing a failure-to-appear charge. The report, which notes 87 inmates currently in the detention center, underscores that all listed individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. 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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Christmas Village Cartersville ā
Clarence Brown Conference Center, 5450 GA-20, Cartersville
9:00 am
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
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Haunted on Broad ā Trolley Tours ā
Rome Area History Center, 305 Broad Street, Rome
6:00 pm -
Rome City Commission Regular Meeting ā
City Commission Chambers, 601 Broad Street, Rome
6:30 pm -
Solid Waste Committee Regular Meeting ā
Sam King Room, 601 Broad Street, Rome
8:30 am -
ESP Rome: Fall Festival and Family Dinner ā
Rome GA
5:30 pm -
Memory CafĆ© Monthly Gathering ā
600 Eagle Lk Trl NW, Rome
10:00 am -
Finance Committee Regular Meeting ā
Sam King Room, 601 Broad Street, Rome
10:30 am -
Tourism Committee Regular Meeting ā
Civic Center, 400 Civic Center Drive, Rome
11:45 am -
Community Redevelopment Committee Regular Meeting ā
Rome GA
2:00 pm -
ESP Rome: Club Event ā
Rome GA
5:30 pm -
GHSA 2A Sectional 2 (Regions 5,6,7,8,9) ā
Rome GA -
Meeting of the Minds - Free Dementia Education & Resource Event ā
Second Avenue Baptist Church, 823 E 2nd Ave, Rome
2:00 pm
Saturday October 24
Monday October 26
Tuesday October 27
Wednesday October 28
Friday October 30
Saturday October 31
Thursday November 12
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kitten fell out from under your car in front of my house on Leisure.
Black GMC Acadia. Do you want it back or do I need to find it a home? Ty! (Nextdoor Coosa) - 2 š« In A Pod!
#ButtercupAndShanti #BlissfulK9 #DogTraining #BootCamp #Boarding (Nextdoor Celanese)
- Keurig Dr Pepper posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Rome. Apply here.
- Popeyes posted a job opening for 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: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" ā It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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