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Rome, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Rome! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Rome adults just earned new high school equivalency diplomas

Also on today's calendar: Roman Festival Brass Band - God & Country Concert and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GNTC holds Spring 2026 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony (coosavalleynews.com) — Several Rome residents are among 51 adults honored in Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Spring 2026 Adult Education graduation, celebrating new High School Equivalency diplomas. Rome-based groups like the Rome Rotary Club and Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth also helped fund scholarships, underscoring strong local support for adult learners across northwest Georgia.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A map (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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