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Rome, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Rome! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What will Rome commissioners decide on data centers Monday night?
- Rome teen’s 100 mph chase with toddler leads to serious charges
- See who was booked in Floyd County on Saturday’s arrest report
Also on today's calendar: Chick-fil-A Mt. Berry Mall - Sweater Weather Paint Party 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Rome City Commission to discuss data center moratorium during Monday caucus (wrganews.com) — Rome City Commissioners will weigh a possible moratorium on new data centers during Monday’s 5 p.m. caucus at City Hall, then hold several zoning and special use hearings at 6:30 p.m. Residents near East 9th Street, Ford Street, and Old Lindale Road may want to follow decisions on a sober living home, a manufactured home, and a rezoning request. 
• Rome Teen Jailed After Leading Police on Chase of over 100mph with Unrestrained 2 Year-old (coosavalleynews.com) — A 17-year-old Rome resident was jailed after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase topping 100 mph along GA 53 and Minshew Road with an unrestrained 2-year-old in the car. Officers say he’d previously been arrested for driving a minor to Shannon Park for a fight and brandishing an Orbeez-style gun that appeared real.
• Floyd County Arrest Report Saturday September 26 2026 (coosavalleynews.com) — Floyd County’s latest arrest report for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, is now available, detailing who was booked into the county jail that serves Rome and surrounding communities. Residents can review recent arrests to stay informed about law enforcement activity and public safety trends close to home.
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Goodwill Career Center – Training Room, 154 Hicks Drive, Rome
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Goodwill Career Center – Training Room, 154 Hicks Drive, Rome
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Georgia Mushroom Festival, 1 Shorter Ave, Rome
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Blackfoot Daisy@Georgia Mushroom Festival →
Georgia Mushroom Festival, 1 Shorter Ave, Rome
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Mt. Zion at Model →
Model High School, 3252 Calhoun Rd NE, Rome
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💬 Chatter
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- Update: Pet Reunited
Coco, a cat who went missing in Rome, GA, has been safely reunited with their family after 44 minutes. Message from Owner: "Coco is wearing a blue… (Nextdoor Belmont Dr SW) - Really good food!
We just took some out of town guests there and they were so surprised at the quality of their food! (Nextdoor Berry College)
- Sonic posted a job opening for Carhop/ Skating Carhop (server) in Rome. Apply here.
- Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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