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Rome eyeing Riverside Parkway for new police headquarters

Rome eyeing Riverside Parkway for new police headquarters

Monday, March 19, 2025–7:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- It appears as though the City of Rome has its sights on a new permanent headquarters for the Rome Police Department. Prior to Monday’s regular meeting, the Commission went into an executive session to discuss real estate. Rome City Commissioner Jim Bojo then made a motion.…

RCS’ Joh Fricks named 40 Under 40 by Kennesaw State

RCS’ Joh Fricks named 40 Under 40 by Kennesaw State

Monday, March 10, 2025–6:25 p.m. -News Release- Rome City Schools Director of Instructional Technology, Safety, and Operations John Fricks has been selected to the inaugural class of Kennesaw State University’s 40 Owls Under 40. The recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under the age of 40 and making…

Arrest reports for March 10

Arrest reports for March 10

Monday, March 10, 2025–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Teen charged with robbery by sudden snatching A 17-year-old arrested last week on charges of child cruelty and participation in criminal street gang activity has now been charged in a reported robbery that occurred on February 27 in West Rome. According to Floyd County Jail records:…

Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday

Floyd County Commission meets Tuesday

Monday, March 10, 2025–9:55 a.m. -Staff reports- A resolution to create a joint development authority between Bartow, Polk, and Floyd County is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Floyd County Commission meeting. The initial focus of the authority would be economic development on U.S. 411 between Rome and Cartersville, Ga. 101 between Rome and Rockmart, and…

Marquita Davis Declares Candidacy for Rome City Board of Education

Marquita Davis Declares Candidacy for Rome City Board of Education

Monday, March 10, 2025–9:45 a.m. -Staff reports- 2025 is a municipal election year with three seats on the Rome City Commission and all seven seats on the Rome City School Board up for grabs. Marquita Levette Wright-Davis is the first to publicly declare her candidacy for the school board. Election qualifying officially begins in August.…

Georgia gas price average drops at the pumps

Georgia gas price average drops at the pumps

Monday, March 10, 2025–9:45 a.m. -AAA South- The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 4 cents less than a month ago,…