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Rome, Georgia Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you Rome! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How retired Rome educators are shaping schools’ plans for 2030
- What’s behind the latest round of arrests across Rome neighborhoods?
- How new DNA tools helped identify a missing soldier from Rome.
Also on today's calendar: Armuchee Indians vs The Walker School and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rome City Schools Wisdom Academy Returns to Help Move the Needle (wrganews.com) — Retired educators from Rome City Schools’ Wisdom Academy are back at the table, advising Superintendent Eric Holland as the district shapes its long-range “Reimagine RCS 2030” plan. The group is focusing on improving attendance, literacy, safety, and sustainability, while recruiting more retired teachers to share their experience with Rome’s schools and families. 
2. Arrest reports for August 24 (wrganews.com) — Recent Floyd County arrest reports detail several serious incidents tied to Rome, including an alleged police impersonation near East Rome Walmart, an aggravated assault in West Rome, and new charges in a North Rome case involving threats to a teen. Additional arrests include alleged felony shoplifting and meth possession following a Highway 27 crash.
3. WTOC sits down with DPAA director: New technology, UGA partnership driving record pace in finding America's missing troops (wtoc.com) — Rome families may feel a special connection to this story, as Sgt. William Jones of Rome is among the Georgia service members recently identified through advanced DNA work. The DPAA director explains how new technology, including a University of Georgia drone partnership, is speeding efforts to bring long-missing troops home and urges families to submit DNA to help.
4. Mrs. Michelle Darlene Dyer, age 63, of Rome (coosavalleynews.com) — Rome is mourning the loss of 63-year-old Michelle Darlene Dyer, a lifelong Rome resident remembered for her kindness, volunteer work, and love for The Salvation Army community. Surrounded by family at home when she passed on August 20, she leaves behind her husband, children, many siblings, and extended family; a memorial service will be announced later.
📸 Around Rome
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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FRLS271 Worship Night →
Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St, Rome
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
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Finance Committee Regular Meeting →
Rome, GA Calendar, 601 Broad Street, Rome
10:30 am -
Tourism Committee Regular Meeting →
Rome, GA Calendar, 400 Civic Center Drive, Rome
11:45 am -
Community Redevelopment Committee Regular Meeting →
Rome, GA Calendar Rome, GA 30161
2:00 pm -
Armuchee Indians vs The Walker School →
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
7:30 pm -
Meet the Magic: Live Character Event →
Forum River Center, 301 Tribune St, Rome
10:00 am -
Rome Middle School vs Cedartown Middle School →
Rome Middle School, 200 Three Rivers Dr, Rome
5:00 pm -
Land Bank Authority Regular Meeting →
Rome, GA Calendar, 607 Broad Street, Rome
8:15 am
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Armuchee Indians vs Bremen, Coosa →
Armuchee High School, 4203 Martha Berry Hwy, Rome
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Rome Wolves vs Carrollton 9th Football →
Barron Stadium, 2803, 300 W 3rd St, Rome
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Pepperell Dragons vs North Cobb Christian Eagles →
Pepperell High School, SE, Lindale
7:30 pm -
Gordon Lee at Pepperell →
Pepperell High School, SE, Lindale
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- All Ways Caring HomeCare posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager (Ne) in Rome. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Closing Crew 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 you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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