Articles for October 2007

RACA Awards in the Arts

Posted under Melonie's World on October 31st, 2007 by admin 0 comments

ROME AREA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS AWARDS IN THE ARTS AT MEMBERSHIP PARTY
Rome, GA — In recognition of outstanding contributions to the arts in Rome, Rome Area Council for the Arts presents the 2007-2008 awards in the arts to:
Sandra Meek – Artist of the Year
Susan Gilbert Harvey – Lifetime Achievement Award
Siri Gundersen Selle – […]

West Third Project Approved

Posted under Current News on October 23rd, 2007 by admin 1 Comment

Rome City Commission - November 5, 2007:
Special Guest - Serpentfoot, the Citizen formerly known as Ann Atwell, appeared tonight to discuss concerns about the footbridge being built to the property which was at one time owned by Cherokee Chief John Ross. Ms. Serpenfoot also discussed the lack of affordable public transportation. She suggested that we […]

Carlton Vines Office Being Emptied of Files and Filing Cabinets; Judicial Qualifications Committee Takes Action

Posted under Breaking News on October 22nd, 2007 by admin 50 Comments

RomeNewsByWatson.com has just learned that Cheryl Custer, of the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Committee, has contacted State Court Judge Carlton Vines’ office, to begin the process for removing him from office.

DOT’s David Doss Speaks About West Third Project

Posted under Whine & Opine on October 21st, 2007 by admin 5 Comments

The following op-ed is written by David Doss. For reference purposes, read our op-ed on Riverside Parkway, (Archives Category: Whine & Opine - “Can Rome Afford Smith’s Cronyism?”, as well as well as the current “Medicine, Science & Technology” column, and the comments posted after it.
While we stand by our facts which came directly from […]

Moonshine, “Revenuers”, A Rapper, Mortgage Fraud & Local Misrepresentation

Posted under Breaking News on October 16th, 2007 by admin 3 Comments

2nd Message to Fearful for Daughters:
I will contact the FBI on Friday, but I need a way to contact you to talk to you. If the situation is more local, in which the feds cannot become involved, I have several local law enforcement persons whom I trust, and whom work with the feds in certain […]

Harbin Clinic Receives Accolades

Posted under Medicine Science & Technology on October 16th, 2007 by admin 8 Comments

Harbin Clinic Snags Award

Corruption In the Polk County BOE & Cover-up by DA’s Office

Posted under Feature Story on October 14th, 2007 by admin 0 comments

Part ONE, Polk County BOE Corruption: Initial Analysis and Synopsis 

In the fall of 2004, after listening to presentations I made to the Floyd County Commission, regarding Bob Saylors, the RFPRA and Al Leonard, Floyd County Commissioner John Mayes approached me to ask if I could look in to something for him.

We made an appointment, and […]

Innovation in America - Two Perspectives

Posted under Medicine Science & Technology on October 14th, 2007 by admin 0 comments

The following comes to us courtesy of one of our readers, who is passionate about Technology. It is more of a compilation of book reviews by industry leaders on John Kao’s new book. But to start things off, you can also be encouraged by his first link to the current NASA Innovation Competition:
Is innovation alive […]

We Covet Your Prayers in the Bobby Lee Cook- Dixie Mafia Series

Posted under Whine & Opine on October 14th, 2007 by admin 4 Comments

Underage Drinking and Service

Posted under Current News on October 10th, 2007 by admin 1 Comment

When will they ever learn? When Will They E-e-e-e-ever Learn?
The Prickly Pear, Hooters, the Olive Garden, all new Beer-Wine-Liquor pouring license recipients, or , as the case of the Prickly Pear, precariously situated beer pouring license holders, as well as old timers were stung Thursday night, for serving alcohol to minors.
Special Agents from the Georgia […]