Monday, September 9, 2024–7:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A week ago, it did not appear as though the proposed Riverside Parkway location for a new reverse osmosis water treatment facility had majority support among Rome City Commissioners. However, the location was approved Monday night, and the vote was unanimous. Information presented during a recent…… more »
September 9th, 1:45 PM Staff reports – The Floyd County Police Department released the following press release on September 9th: “On September 9, 2024, Coosa High Resource officers were made aware of threats against students at the High School. After an investigation by Resource Officers and Investigators from the Floyd County Police Department, a juvenile…… more »
September 9th, 2024 – 7:15 PM Staff Reports – A 14-year-old student at Rome Middle School has been arrested in connection with a threat. Rome Middle and Rome High School were placed on a precautionary lockdown after the Rome Police Department received information Monday morning regarding a threat on social media involving Rome Middle School. After…… more »
Monday, September 9, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man drove toward officer before crashing into occupied single-wide trailer A Rome man is facing multiple charges including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Brandon Kyle Lee Isham was trespassing on Roberts Road. He went to the…… more »
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will get an attendance report, an update on special purpose, local option sales tax for education revenues, and vote on policy revisions regarding student conduct and procedures for student hearings when they meet on Tuesday. The school board will also discuss…… more »
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:25 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia drivers get a little more relief at the pump. Georgia gas prices checked in at an average of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline on Monday. That is 8 cents 8 cents less than a week ago, 19 cents less than a month ago, and 51 cents less than…… more »
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:23 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will get an update on a state law that could have a major impact on revenues during their Tuesday pre-meeting caucus. House Bill 581 would restrict assessment increases on homesteaded property to 3 percent annually beginning on January 1, 2025, following a…… more »
Monday, September 9, 2024–9:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Rome Radio Partners won three awards during the annual Georgia Association of Broadcasters convention this past weekend. David Crowder won the GABBY Award for Best Breaking News Coverage, Small Market Radio. Jim Alred, along with David Boud, won the GABBY Award for Best Sports Play-by-Play, Small Market Radio…… more »
Monday, September 9, 2024–8:45 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, developed with the community in mind. The updated site offers a more user-friendly experience and provides enhanced access to information. Residents can now easily navigate resources to find answers to…… more »
Monday, September 9, 2024–12:00 a.m. -Floyd County Emergency Management- Railroad improvements will resume on Monday, September 9 in southern Floyd County. Detour signs are up and will direct traffic around closed rail crossings, which include: Byrd Station Road, Brice Station Road, Bethel Church Road, and Donahoo Road. … more »
