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April 2nd, 2025 – 4:45 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – On Wednesday afternoon, Floyd 911 Dispatch received a report of a collision involving a red Hyundai Elantra and a transfer truck near the intersection of Highway 53 and Georgia 140, just north of Shannon. According to Floyd County…
Wednesday, April 7, 2025–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of using stolen credit cards while accompanying a minor A West Rome man was jailed Tuesday on multiple counts of financial transaction card fraud and a single count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. According to Floyd County Jail records: 39-year old…
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–10:20 a.m. -Staff reports- Currently, in the State of Georgia, you can choose burial, cremation, or aquamation when for you or a loved one when they die, but now another option may soon be available. Senate Bill 241, which legalizes and regulates organic human reduction, is headed to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk…
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This summer, cyclists will ride across the State of Georgia, with the event beginning right here in Rome. Big BRAG, or the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia, is a week-long event with cyclists averaging about 55 miles per day. It begins in Rome on May 31 with…
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, April 17, will take place from 10 a.m. to…
Wednesday, April 2, 2025–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are co-hosting the annual Pinwheel Planting event with the Exchange Club Family Resource Center to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month. This event is a powerful opportunity for our medical group pediatric practices to show our commitment to protecting children in our community.…
