Friday, November 22, 2024–9:45 a.m. -Rome News-Tribune- Several ding ding machines have been added to the shopping experience ambiance that is the Rome Kroger, but it’s not just a local push. It’s a statewide move by the company. A not-so-quick look at the 27 pages of businesses granted Class B COAM (coin-operated amusement machine —…
Thursday, November 21, 2024–10:55 a.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called meeting Friday morning. The purpose of the meeting is for a budget workshop discussion. It starts at 10:00 a.m. in Suite 204 of the Floyd County Administration building, located at 12 East 4th Avenue. The meeting is open…
Thursday, November 21, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Staff reports- This weekend we will find out who makes the best collard greens in Rome. The South Rome Community Association is hosting its 2nd annual Collard Greens Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the South Rome Community Garden, located at the corner of Pennington Avenue…
Thursday, November 21, 2024–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For the 64th year, members of the Rome Noon Optimist Club will be up bright and early, serving all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, all for a good cause. The annual “Flippin’ for Youth” pancake breakfast is Saturday from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Rome Civic…
Thursday, November 21, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Man found with meth while an inmate back in 2022 A Lawrenceville man is accused of having methamphetamine while an inmate at the Floyd County Prison back in April of 2022. According to an arrest warrant: 39-year-old Davian Antwan Brantley was found with just over…
Thursday, November 21, 2024–10:35 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.5 percent in October, up three-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.9 percent. “While most regions across Georgia experienced a slight uptick in unemployment, our state…