Monday, October 7, 2024–8:20 a.m. -AAA South- Even with conflict in the Middle East and a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, Georgia gas prices declined compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average of $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 23 cents less than a week ago, 35 cents less than a month…… more »
Sunday, October 6, 2024–8:14 p.m. -Staff reports- RomeGa Cares is partnering with the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office and North Rome Church of God to collect essential supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia and the Carolinas. Donations being sought include: Donations can be dropped off at the North Rome Church of God at…… more »
Sunday, October 6, 2024–8:00 p.m. -Staff reports- Monday, October 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5 General Election. You can check your registration status at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Voter Qualifications To register to vote in the State of Georgia, you must be: You are NOT eligible to vote if you are currently:…… more »
Sunday, October 6, 2024–7:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Preliminary work on the conversion of the Rome-Floyd Joint Law Enforcement Center in Downtown Rome is underway, and the work could begin in earnest in the not-too-distant future. Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord gave an update during a recent joint services committee meeting. We have our…… more »
Sunday, October 6, 2024–7:47 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Water systems across the county have until October 16 to comply with lead and copper rule revisions as outlined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The Rome Water and Sewer System will meet that deadline. These requirements include the initial service line inventory; notification to…… more »
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October 4th, 2024 – 6:00 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday afternoon a large crowd gathered at the Mill in Lindale to hear Vice Presidential nominee, Senator JD Vance, deliver remarks for a campaign event. During his speech, Senator Vance spoke about a range of topics, including the…… more »
October 4th, 2024 – 4:50 PM City of Rome Press Release – The City of Rome’s pump station, which supplies water to the Mt. Alto tank, has experienced a critical failure in both its primary and secondary pumps. This failure is impacting the delivery of drinking water to approximately 170 households in the area, resulting…… more »
Friday, October 4, 2024–11:30 a.m. -News Release- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced yesterday that Rome Sports has been selected to host the DIII Men’s & Women’s Tennis Championships for the 2027- 2028 season. The championship will take place at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College, May 22-30, 2028. “Over the past decade,…… more »
Friday, October 4, 2024–11:19 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two East Rome residents have been arrested on felony warrants charging them with identity fraud. According to the warrants: 27-year-old Avon Trey Grissom and 24-year-old Samantha Kayleen Dowdy used a woman’s EBT card at several locations in Floyd County between August 16 and August 20. The…… more »
Friday, October 4, 2024–9:48 a.m. -News Release- Noelia Sargento has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute state competition March 3-5, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in Adult…… more »
