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Lesson in human decency can be learned in grammar school

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
When I was in elementary school—it was either the sixth or seventh grade—my classmates elected me to fight a boy named Johnny because he supposedly was picking on smaller kids. It was almost an honor. The fight took place down at the railroad tracks near the school.
My first time playing EA Sports: College Football 25. I took out my immense frustration against Benjamin London’s favorite team.

My first time playing EA Sports: College Football 25. I took out my immense frustration against Benjamin London’s favorite team.

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A very trying week

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The last eight months, I patiently waited for the week of July 15 to arrive. While I’ve never been a big video game guy, there was always one game that used to keep me glued to the TV screen like an adolescent: NCAA College Football.
Photo by Matt Ragland

Photo by Matt Ragland

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Back-to-School Health Essentials: Immunizations and Beyond

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Proactive health and safety measures remain essential as families prepare for the upcoming school year. Neglecting a child’s health and wellness can lead to increased illness, academic challenges, delayed development and poor mental health.
Construction began Monday on renovations to The Arts Center of Hartwell. The construction is expected to last three to four weeks with a proposed grand opening for early September.

Construction began Monday on renovations to The Arts Center of Hartwell. The construction is expected to last three to four weeks with a proposed grand opening for early September.

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Renovations to the Arts Center poised to ‘bring art to the masses’

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
On Monday, construction began on a massive renovation to The Arts Center of Hartwell on the downtown square. The hub of Northeast Georgia’s regional arts community, the Arts Center building, located on the corner of E. Howell and Carolina Streets has been condemned for more than a year.
The gymnasium in the Rome area, which the revitalization executive committee hopes to restore. The future role of the building will be decided after more progress is made on housing renovations.

The gymnasium in the Rome area, which the revitalization executive committee hopes to restore. The future role of the building will be decided after more progress is made on housing renovations.

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Rome/ Richardson revitalization continues “behind the scenes”

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
In November, the community members spearheading the ongoing Rome and Richardson neighborhood revitalization efforts hoped to see house renovations begin within the following months.
Nancy Evans on July 23, speaking before the BOC about gravel roads.

Nancy Evans on July 23, speaking before the BOC about gravel roads.

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TSPLOST “needed,” residents say

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
After a whirlwind of discussion on TSPLOST and road issues throughout this month, traffic and transportation concerns resurfaced at the Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) July 23 meeting. The BOC addressed a dangerous intersection and residents expressed support for a future TSPLOST.