Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- According to Rome City Manager Sammy Rich, the price tag for the site at 2660 Cedartown Highway is $1,750,000, which will be paid for using special purpose, local option sales tax funds. “This facility is roughly 11,000 square feet, has multiple bays, including wash bay, and…… more »
Monday, September 23, 2024–10:51 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission is expected to vote on an ordinance addressing urban camping and the improper use of public areas when they meet on Tuesday. Floyd County Public Safety Division Director John Blalock told the county’s public safety committee in August that following recent discussions…… more »
Monday, September 23, 2024–11:50 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- The Rome Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at the West Rome Dominoes on Shorter Avenue. According to the incident report: Just before 11 p.m. last Wednesday, an employee was returning from making a delivery when she was approached by a man who stated “Give…… more »
Monday, September 23, 2024–11:45 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of neglecting kitten A Cave Spring man was arrested at his McGee Bend Road home Sunday on a felony aggravated cruelty to animals charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 54-year-old Tommy Dewayne Cook failed to provide adequate food, water, sanitary conditions, and care…… more »
Monday, September 23, 2024–9:22 a.m. -News Release- The red carpet stretched down the hall ending in a large balloon arch. Hanging from the ceiling were a multitude of stars in different colors each signifying a score received on an Advanced Placement Test. The gold, silver, and red stars aren’t just for decorations, each one bears…… more »
Monday, September 23, 2024–9:15 a.m. -News Release- Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have received The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement in an industrial program. Conner Haynes, Angel Ramirez, and Parker Shepherd—all of whom are Welding and Joining Technology students at GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton—received…… more »
Monday, September 23, 2024–9:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices continue to fall as we head into autumn Now that fall has arrived the leaves are changing colors and starting to fall just like gas prices. The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an…… more »
Sunday, September 22, 2024–7:10 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Rome saw an increase in jobs last month, according to the latest numbers from the Georgia Department of Labor. The area reported 47,700 jobs in August, up by 200 from 47,500 in July. Jobs were also up by 1,400 when compared to August of 2023. First-time…… more »
Sunday, September 22, 2024–6:05 p.m. -Blake Silvers, Calhoun Times- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A large crowd turned out Saturday morning for a town hall meeting hosted by the group PFAS Georgia to discuss area water contamination. Formed by attorneys, PFAS…… more »
Sunday, September 22, 2024–6:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A proposed spay/neuter ordinance for the City of Rome will be the main topic of discussion during Monday’s Rome City Commission caucus. Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services is asking the city to consider an ordinance similar to the ones implemented by the Floyd County Commission…… more »
