Ex-Deputy Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Nov 7, 2009
(AP) -- A former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Department pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court to mail fraud relating to a false insurance claim on a motorcycle. Prosecutors say 42-year-old Kenneth Lane Gravett fell behind on making loan payments on his motorcycle last year. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
The Forecast Nov 6, 2009
Rome wasn't built in a day, either. Pittsburgh 35, Syracuse 14. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mocs win again at home Nov 5, 2009
After a disastrous start, which included two early turnovers, the Mocs were able to ride the arm of B.J. Coleman, a sophomore from Chattanooga, and the feet, hands and toes of fifth-year senior Blue Cooper, from Rome, Ga. to a come-from-behind win. (The University Echo, TN)
Nine indicted for selling non-existent timber Nov 3, 2009
Aaron Freeman, 49, of Rome, Ga. and eight other Georgia men allegedly were part of a scheme that caused Freeman s employer, , to pay more than $4. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
9 Charged in Scamming Nearly $5M from Ga. Mill Nov 3, 2009
Nine men have been arraigned on federal fraud charges accusing them of tricking a Rome paper mill into paying $4. 8 million for "phantom loads" of timber. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Jackson truckers charged in mill fraud Nov 3, 2009
com Four Jackson County truck drivers face federal wire fraud charges in connection to a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme that allegedly cheated a Rome cardboard mill out of $4 ... Four Jackson County truck drivers face federal wire fraud charges in connection to a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme that allegedly cheated a Rome cardboard mill out of $4 ... Roger Carthern and Andrew Carthern, both of Jefferson; J. David Carthern of Commerce; and Frank Ferguson Jr. of Maysville, appeared... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rome: one drugstore away from true greatness Nov 1, 2009
What Rome really needs is a Walgreens ... It turns out that for all Rome has to offer - millennia of world-shaping history, masterpieces of art and architecture, mouthwatering meals intended to last hours, and more politicians in prison than anywhere else outside Louisiana - it doesn't have a single pad of writing paper ... Within the hour (without trying) I had crossed four pivotal locations in "Angels and Demons" and dozens of backgrounds from "Roman Holiday," "Three Coins in the Fountain" and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Hawaii Celebrates New Saint, Return of Relic Nov 1, 2009
Long before he was canonized in Rome this month, Damien was a saint to the people of Hawaii. He cared for exiled leprosy patients in the mid-1800s when no one else would, and eventually died of the disfiguring disease. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Braves prospects progressing Nov 1, 2009
64 ERA with 17 strikeouts and no walks in 14 innings during four starts with Class-A Rome in his professional debut. "For a guy who's just come out of the draft and only pitched at low-A, he's more than holding his own," Wren said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
14th century Cairo mosque restored to glory Oct 31, 2009
The area is "comparable to Rome" in terms of monuments, said Luis Monreal, the general manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, which directed the renovation of the Aslam Mosque, unveiled on Wednesday. A handful of American donors contributed to the conservation efforts, including the American Research Center in Egypt with a grant from USAID, and the U.S. Ambassador Fund. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Mocs hope to rediscover early success Oct 30, 2009
"After giving up just 29 points defensively, the Mocs have surrendered 75 in the last two games combined. The Phoenix have two of the most talented players in the FCS in quarterback Scott Riddle and wide receiver Terrell Hudgins, but there were no excuses to be found after the game in Elon."I just don't think we came together as a whole," senior receiver Blue Cooper, from Rome, Ga., said. "Same as last week. I think that reflects on practice and it reflects on leadership. (The University Echo, TN)
Path of the Pros: Brian McCann Oct 29, 2009
"When I came to Spring Training, I remember telling (Minor League coordinator) Jim Beauchamp and (director of player development) Dayton Moore, 'I'm an outsider, but this kid's got some talent,'" recalled Rocket Wheeler, who went on to manage McCann in the Rome Braves' inaugural season. McCann blossomed in Rome alongside teammate and childhood friend Jeff Francoeur, batting ... " Even with his Major League success, McCann still cherishes his fond memories of that magical campaign. "The fans in... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Western second in GNAC Coaches Poll, receives four first-place votes Oct 29, 2009
" That is certainly one mission that was accomplished as SPU returns 12 letter winners from a year ago. The only missing piece is Casey Reed, who graduated and is now an assistant coach at Alaska Anchorage. All the numbers support SPU's No. 1 ranking. Its 12 letter winners far surpass anyone else (Western Washington ranks second with nine and only one other team has more than six). The Falcons are one of only two teams with four returning starters - the conference wide average is 2.33 - and they... (Wwuvikings.com)
Following his soul Oct 29, 2009
The winner of the Samuel Barber Rome Prize for Composition, Byron is living in Rome, writing a chamber opera loosely based on "Gentleman's Agreement," the Laura Z. Hobson novel about anti-Semitism that was made into a movie starring Gregory Peck. He's intrigued by its portrayal of "otherness" and how it relates to the African American experience. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Athens branches dodge Regions Bank cutbacks Oct 29, 2009
Regions Bank also will close branches in Augusta, Bainbridge, Calhoun, Columbus, Cornelia, Dillard, Evans, Gainesville, Hiram, Rome, Rutledge, Savannah, Thomson and Valdosta. The company expects to realize net cost savings of $21 million annually through all 121 branch closings, which are expected to occur Jan. 29. (Athens Banner-Herald)
HS Video Blog Oct 29, 2009
OH MARCUS I SEE YOU LIKE STATS HERE ARE A FEW FOR YOU. 2004 NO PLAYOFFS 2005 PLAYOFF LOSS TO STATESBOR0 0-31 2006 PLAYOFF LOSS TO ROME 14-42 SCARY TREND HERE 2007 NO PLAYOFFS 2008 LOST TO GRIFFIN 7-10. NOW LETS BE FAIR I WILL GIVE OUR LAST 5 SEASONS. 2004 PLAYOFF LOSS TO SALEM 20-34. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
What Shirley Franklin said about the mayors race Oct 25, 2009
Maybe Shirley s father was hooked up with the Mob in Philadelphia, one of Rome s bastions in America: Read where he took it upon himself to save the lives of a number of convicted Mafia murderers. What kind of father could he have been as Shirley s marriage to an out gay man only suffered, in her words, from money problems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Florida State 30, UNC 27 Oct 23, 2009
They used their bye week to dig into the playbook, confusing the error-prone Seminoles with a halfback pass by Bobby Rome and an unconventional formation to spring tight end Ed Barham for a touchdown ... Rome's 31-yard pass to Little set up Little's 5-yard touchdown run on an end-around. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Postgame Notes Oct 23, 2009
Rome is the fifth different Tar Heel to complete a pass this season. Senior defensive end recorded his first sack of the season and forced his second fumble to set up the Tar Heels' second touchdown of the first quarter. (Tarheelblue.com)
UGA commit reopens recruitment due to Martinez uncertainty Oct 21, 2009
11:19 am October 20, 2009, by Chip Towers. Uncertainty over the future of Georgia defensive coordinator Willie Martinez is causing a commitment to waver. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Liverpool's nightmare continues Oct 21, 2009
" Liverpool, which led 1-0 after Yossi Benayoun's goal in the 41st, has three points from three Group E matches, six fewer than Lyon and three fewer than Fiorentina, which recovered from conceding a second-minute goal to win 4-3 at Debreceni. Liverpool also lost captain Steven Gerrard to a groin injury that could keep him out of Sunday's Premier League match against rival Manchester United. Barcelona loses: Russian club Rubin Kazan stunned defending champion FC Barcelona 2-1. Rubin Kazan had... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Juve wont take Israeli minnows Maccabi for granted Oct 21, 2009
ROME: Juventus will not be underestimating group minnows Maccabi Haifa when the Israelis come to Turin in the Champions League today. Maccabi sit bottom of Group A after two defeats to Bayern Munich and Bordeaux while Juve are only one place and two points above them after having drawn against the same two teams. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Obituaries 10-20-09 Oct 20, 2009
his son, Christopher Zachary Red of Senatobia; his parents, Emily and Luther Red of Sarah, and his brothers, Buster Red of Senatobia and Barry Red of Rome, Ga. to the printed edition of the Democrat now. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Sign business at crossroads Oct 20, 2009
DOT board member David Doss of Rome said state agencies sometimes have to make decisions that go beyond dollars and cents. He said Georgia Logos has provided excellent service, properly maintaining signs and quickly replacing those that have been damaged. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
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Great experience for Valdosta's Rome ... Great experience for Valdosta's Rome ... Jay Rome, one of the nation's top junior football prospects, took in his first-ever Clemson game at Death Valley on Saturday. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Four-star tight end Blake Barker drops Stanford for Harvard Oct 18, 2009
"You can't put a measure on a degree from Vanderbilt," Nance told the Rome News-Journal. "One of the big reasons I choose Vandy is that it's only two hours away from home.". (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Discuss Week 8 Oct 17, 2009
Both Etowah and EP beat Starr s Mill and Rome respectively which are both AAAA teams in a lower classification leaving Etowah tied with EP for the #3 seed, but Etowah gets the #3 seed in a head-to-head tiebreaker with EP. EP would then take the #4 seed by default ... Etowah and EP beat Starr s Mill and Rome respectively (both AAAA teams) in a lower classification. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Flames 5, Canucks 3 Oct 17, 2009
Aaron Rome - 2 minutes for Slashing. 18:43. (USA Today -- Sports)
Phillips Favorite for "Golden Goggles" Oct 17, 2009
They combined to win 11 gold medals at the world championships in Rome. All three broke individual world records at the world meet. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Two men lead the push to undo gay benefits Oct 16, 2009
American First wrote on Oct 15, 2009 12:35 PM:" Just remember Rome. Rome was so wonderful, they loved gays. Look what this deviant behavior & immorality got them..... This is abnormal behavior, rewarding such deviance with special rights is catastrophic to any society. Don't let history repeat itself... ". 1arealocal wrote on Oct 15, 2009 12:54 PM:" Rome also embraced pedophilia as well.... Rome also was financially ruined as well fighting so many foolish conquests and then Hadyn's wall. History... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Schwinden Promoted, Johnson Back with Gnats Oct 16, 2009
Savannah is 62-64 going into Friday nights contest against the Rome Braves, a three-game set which wraps up their final home stand of the season. To get constant access to news across the farm system and not miss a beat of the rest of the 2009 season, to become a subscriber of InsidePitchMagazine. (TitanCentral.com)
Ga. unemployment stays 10.1% Oct 16, 2009
That was followed by Rome, at 6. 2 percent and metro Atlanta where the percentage of jobs dropped 5. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Art experts find possible new da Vinci Oct 15, 2009
Peter Paul Biro, a Montreal-based forensic art expert, said the print of an index or middle finger matched a fingerprint found on Leonardo's "St. Jerome" in the Vatican ... Associated Press writer Frances D'Emilio in Rome contributed to this report. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
11 students already lined up for medical campus Oct 15, 2009
MCG is hiring an associate dean for students who will be in Savannah and Brunswick and is talking with hospital officials in Rome about expanding medical education there. A committee from the accreditation agency, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, will review potential medical school satellite sites in Albany in early December. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Italy denies paying off Taliban in Afghanistan Oct 15, 2009
(10-15) 02:23 PDT ROME, Italy (AP) ... It accused Rome of failing to inform its allies, misleading the French, who took over the Surobi district in mid-2008, into thinking the area was quiet and safe. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Scene 13: Too Much Fun For One Weekend Oct 13, 2009
Gina Ward explains, "The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD kicks off on Saturday, October 10th with the new production of Puccini's Tosca." Set in Rome at the turn of the 19th Century, Tosca is a story of love, betrayal and political intrigue. But the best part. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Pearman scouts Rome Oct 12, 2009
Tight ends coach Danny Pearman made the trek to south Georgia to check out franchise recruit, Jay Rome, son of former Tiger letterman, Stan Rome. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound prospect, arguably the top junior tight end in America, discussed his special guest and lists his latest favorites in order. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Unknown Civil War soldier reburied in Tennessee Oct 11, 2009
AP Photo - John Carruth, center, director of the Eighth Regiment Band of Rome, Ga. stands behind a casket covered with both a Union flag and a Confederate flag as he leads the congregation in singing during the funeral for an unknown Civil War soldier in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Franklin, Tenn. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Prospects on Parade in N. Clayton-Griffin game Oct 10, 2009
Valdosta QB DaShay March (502 yards passing, 407 rushing, 8 TDs) is supposed to play despite and injury and he ll definitely have top receiving target Jay Rome (6-5, 210). Lowndes OT Ed Christian, a one-time FSU commitment, has reopened his recruitment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cannavaro set to join Italy despite doping case Oct 10, 2009
ROME (AP) - The coach of Italy's national team says captain Fabio Cannavaro will join the squad as scheduled Sunday despite failing a doping test ... ROME (AP) - Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro is awaiting a decision on whether he will be punished for failing a doping test, allegedly for cortisone used to treat a bee sting. (FindLaw News)
Rick Badie's Gwinnett: Mayor manned up to mistake Oct 10, 2009
In Rome, Berry College junior Nathan Mallory allegedly rids a former student of the devil by performing an exorcism off the main campus. And in Lawrenceville, Mayor Rex Millsaps finds himself in a pickle because he took part in two votes to give city business to his employer, a local architectural and engineering firm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Donna Leigh Bliss: Tennis editorial double-faulted Oct 10, 2009
While the tennis center may be a generator of economic development wherever it is ultimately constructed - although the rosy revenue comparison made with the Northwest Georgia city of Rome is debatable - putting something as large as the tennis center in already crowded Bishop Park comes with a steep quality-of-life cost to the people who currently use it. Bishop Park already is packed with recreational facilities - softball fields, a swimming pool, a basketball court, numerous tennis courts,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hurricane Swimmers/Divers Ready for Season Opener Oct 10, 2009
During the summer of 2009, Viola served as team captain for the United States Diving Team at the FINA World Championships in Rome. Meanwhile, Ross claimed a sweep of All-America honors at the men's NCAA Championships, garnering the esteemed award on the 1-meter, 3-meter and platform event. (Hurricanesports.com)
Italy captain, Juve D Cannavaro fails doping test Oct 9, 2009
ROME (AP) -- Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has failed a doping test, with his club Juventus saying Thursday it was the result of cortisone used to treat a bee sting. The Italian Olympic Committee's anti-doping prosecutor Ettore Torri opened an investigation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Legality of Italian premier's immunity considered Oct 6, 2009
(10-06) 01:56 PDT ROME, Italy (AP). Italy's constitutional court began deliberations Tuesday on whether a law giving Premier Silvio Berlusconi and other top Italian officials immunity from prosecution while in office is legal under the constitution. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Handicapping the hall's starting field Oct 6, 2009
Hometown: Rome, N.Y.. Competed: 1973-85. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Best from Sunday Oct 5, 2009
ROME - Rescue workers dug for a second day Saturday through piles of mud and debris as they searched for about 30 missing people from a mudslide that has killed at least 21 in Sicily. BAGHDAD - Iraqi security forces have detained more than 100 suspects in sweeps through Mosul to try to cripple the country's last major stronghold of Sunni insurgents, a commander said Saturday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Suicide bomber kills 3 at UN office in Pakistan Oct 5, 2009
"This is a terrible tragedy for WFP, and for the whole humanitarian community in Pakistan," said WFP Deputy Executive Director, Amir Abdulla, speaking from the agency's headquarters in Rome. "Our deepest condolences go to the family, friends and colleagues of those who died or were injured in this incident. These were people working to assist the poor and the vulnerable on the front lines of hunger in Pakistan.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
'PowerHiking' authors saw the light in Paris Oct 5, 2009
Once we get New York out of the way, we're hoping to do Rome next spring. On frustration: When we were doing research for the first book, in 2007, I found myself on a corner in Paris with the wind blowing, trying to manage a big fold-out map, a camera, sunglasses, reading glasses and an umbrella. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chicago is not my kind of Olympic town Oct 5, 2009
I got hooked on the Olympics watching stellar performances from the exotic settings of Rome, Tokyo and Mexico City. Taking nothing away from Squaw Valley (1960) or Lake Placid (1980), the Winter Games invariably reached a compelling peak on the slopes of Innsbruck, Grenoble, Sarajevo or Lillehammer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Forum: New list of sites needed for tennis center Oct 4, 2009
The Banner-Herald's Tuesday editorial - which recommends Bishop Park as the tennis center site - noted that, based on the experience of the Northwest Georgia city of Rome, we can expect up to $2 million annually from our facility ... According to a May 14 report in the Rome News-Tribune, that city uses five venues to host tournaments that generate $1 ... Although the tournament reported on in this story accounted for only about 16 percent of Rome's annual tournament windfall, it involved 750... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Business Whirl: Huckaby joins financial advisors Oct 4, 2009
His father, Jerome Clutter, also is in the Georgia Forester s Hall of Fame and was a longtime professor in the school ... Originally from Rome, Poe plans on continuing her education to pursue her C.P.A. certification. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Streep, Gere, Clooney bound for Rome film fest Oct 3, 2009
Stars bound for Rome film fest. Meryl Streep, Richard Gere and George Clooney are among the film stars attending this year's Rome Film Festival ... Rome, now at its fourth season, is becoming part of the international circuit of movie festivals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Mr. President, take your time on Afghanistan Oct 3, 2009
Nero reassessed while Rome burned. TnGelding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Anheuser-Busch InBev closes deal to sell Columbus can-making plant, 3 others Oct 2, 2009
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Sports Calendar Oct 2, 2009
Italian Serie A: Rome vs. Napoli FSC. 8a. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
John Edwards: He Was Always the One To Watch Oct 2, 2009
Is John Edwards Ready for What Comes Next. Friday, October 02, 2009. (Slate)
Weekend's best matchups Oct 2, 2009
They barely beat Rome and lost to McEachern, who is clearly the class of the region. That 49-10 loss to McEachern by Etowah concerns me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sarah's fiddle Oct 2, 2009
When he played a recording of Respighi's "Pines of Rome" for us, I swooned. I went on to fall in love with Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloe/Daybreak," Handel's "Water Music Suite 2," Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major," Aaron Copeland's "Appalachian Spring" and so many other classical, baroque and contemporary pieces. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mocs shock Wofford on Homecoming Oct 1, 2009
The offense converted three straight third downs on the 11-play workman-like drive to get the scoring started and ended with a 3-yard scoring strike from Coleman to senior receiver and Rome, Ga. native Blue Cooper. (The University Echo, TN)
* Homeless US sex offenders forced to camp in woods Sep 30, 2009
The shelter is in the northwest Georgia city of Rome and has only two beds, which are often unavailable, she said. This story has been viewed 315 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Whats Georgia defenses biggest problem? Sep 25, 2009
I must suffer from Herschel Walker Syndrome ... Mitch (the one in Rome). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mediterranean cruises from $1,749/person Sep 25, 2009
The Norwegian Jade visits Rome; Athens; Ephesus, Turkey; Alexandria and Valletta, Malta before returning to Barcelona. Ready to set sail in Europe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Italian police seize mafia boss' pet crocodile Sep 25, 2009
(09-23) 09:53 PDT ROME, Italy (AP). Here's another of the Mafia's trademark offers-you-can't-refuse: pay or be eaten by a crocodile. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Populating college programs Sep 24, 2009
Class AAAA (160) 1-AAAA (16) Bainbridge (4), Harris County (3), Hardaway (2), Lee County (2), Westside (2), Americus-Sumter (1), Thomas County Central (1), Upson-Lee (1) 2-AAAA (9) Statesboro (3), Ware County (3), Glynn Academy (2), Wayne County (1) 3-AAAA (11) Hephzibah (3), Lakeside (2), Richmond Academy (2), Evans (1), Glenn Hills (1), Josey (1), Westside (1) 4-AAAA (12) North Clayton (6), Griffin (2), Mount Zion (2), Stockbridge (2) 5-AAAA (42) Sandy Creek (6), Banneker (5), Starr s Mill... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
