Friday, November 8, 2024–11:10 a.m. -Staff reports- One person is dead in a crash that occurred on the connector just west of Highway 411 Friday morning. According to Rome Police: Preliminary reports indicate that the Nissan Armada was eastbound, crossed over the median, and struck a westbound white Ford pickup head-on. The driver of the…
Friday, November 8, 2024–9:11 a.m. -John Bailey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com It looks like an Academy Sports will be filling in some recently vacated space at Midtown Crossing on Shorter Avenue, the shopping center that also houses Hobby Lobby and…
Thursday, November 7, 2024–5:20 p.m. -Staff reports- The Floyd County Board of Elections and Registrations will meet on Friday to certify the results of the November 5 General Election. 45,003 of 61,077 registered voters cast ballots, which is 74 percent. Turnout was 73 percent in 2020. 31,113 voted in advance. Donald Trump was the top…
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November 7th, 2024 – 3:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – The Associated General Contractors of Georgia and Duffey Southeast Inc. hosted high school construction students from 14 local counties at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds Thursday morning for the Northwest Georgia Workforce Development Alliance’s Skills Challenge. In the video…
Thursday, November 7, 2024–12:05 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with trafficking methamphetamine A West Rome has been arrested on a drug trafficking charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: A vehicle driven by 42-year old Kenneth Zachary Whaley was stopped Faye Street at Shorter Avenue for failing to maintain a lane. A probable…
Thursday, November 7, 2024–11:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- In the coming days, some Rome Water and Sewer customers will be receiving a letter informing them that they have galvanized lines as part of revisions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s lead and copper rule. Rome Water and Sewer Divisions Director John Boyd told Rome’s…