Rome City Schools enhance safety plans. Update on Dalton shooting. Two arrests in Paulding threats. Transdev closing two years after announcing plans for Rome office. Another half inch of rain on the way

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School safety: Rome City Schools updates emergency plans. Dalton High closed today after armed teacher arressted.  Two charged in Paulding County following three threats there this week. Safety

Business: Transdev closing Rome office, laying off staff, just shy of two years after announcing plans for up to 160 jobs here. Business

Business: Chamber's Partners in Prosperity III update. In 14 years, more than $900 million in local investment. Business

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Another half inch of rain today, gusts up to 30 mph. High of 69. Weather

Education: STAR student updates. Darlington launches program specifically designed to support students with dyslexia. Honors for South Rome Early Learning Center. Education 

Buzz: Floyd County Republican Women meet Tuesday. President of Advocates for Children resigning. Buzz

Obituaries: Mrs. Rebecca Ann "Becky" Hendrix, Mr. Kennie Eugene "Gene" Young Jr. Obituaries 

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

Area arrest reports for Floyd, Bartow, Polk counties sponsored by Living Proof Recovery. Crimewatch

 

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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report:

Cartersville boys' basketball season ends with loss to Baldwin.

 

Latest college signings at Coosa High.

 

Prep soccer rankings: three Floyd teams in 2A's top 10 this week.

 

Rome Braves announce 2018 promotional calendar.

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