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Polk County murder conviction upheld

Polk County murder conviction upheld

Wednesday, August 14, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Staff reports- The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a Polk County man. Roe Dale Bowman was found guilty in 2020 of malice murder and other crimes in connection with the death of Tammy Wolfe. Wolfe and Bowman had been involved in a romantic relationship. On April…more »

Arrest reports for August 14

Arrest reports for August 14

Wednesday, August 14, 2024–10:23 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of selling fentanyl A Cedartown man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Tuesday on multiple drug charges, including the sale of fentanyl. According to the arrest warrants and jail records: 35-year-old Darious Sharod Parker sold a quantity of fentanyl to a cooperating witness…more »

Four men accused of stealing cooking oil from Cartersville restaurants

Four men accused of stealing cooking oil from Cartersville restaurants

Wednesday, August 14, 2024–10:03 a.m. -News Release- After a six-month investigation, Cartersville Police Investigators arrested four individuals associated with a Gwinnett County criminal organization responsible for the theft of bulk used cooking oil from several Cartersville restaurants. Similar thefts were reported throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area. Arrested and charged were Carlos Laguna, Freddy Aguirre, Luis…more »

AdventHealth Redmond, Gordon nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

AdventHealth Redmond, Gordon nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

Wednesday, August 14, 2024–9:19 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond and AdventHealth Gordon have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Every…more »

New Rome Middle School assistant principal named

New Rome Middle School assistant principal named

Wednesday, August 14, 2024–8:12 a.m. -News Release- Tiffany World has been named an Assistant Principal at Rome Middle School. World is a Rome High graduate with more than 19 years of educational experience. She began her teaching career in Chattooga County Schools as a second-grade teacher. She has also served as a reading interventionist and…more »

Pay raise approved for Floyd County employees

Pay raise approved for Floyd County employees

Tuesday, August 13,, 2024–7:11 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County public safety and other employees are getting a pay raise. On Tuesday, the Floyd County Commission approved a pay plan adjustment which was reviewed and discussed at the Administrative Services Committee meeting on August 5, according to Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord. “It will…more »

[VIDEO] 2024 NAMIWalks Rome Luncheon hosted at Restoration Rome

[VIDEO] 2024 NAMIWalks Rome Luncheon hosted at Restoration Rome

August 13th, 2024 – 3:55 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Tuesday morning the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Rome (NAMI) held its NAMIWalks kickoff luncheon at Restoration Rome. Multiple public service officials and NAMI Walk event sponsors listened to a presentation discussing plans and fundraising strategies for…more »

Arrest reports for August 13

Arrest reports for August 13

Tuesday, August 13–11:10 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman arrested after dancing in the street An East Rome woman was arrested Monday after she was seen dancing in the middle of the roadway on Walnut Avenue near East Ninth Street. According to Floyd County Jail records: 60-year-old Debra Alice Dodd was under the influence of…more »

Work set to start on Unity Point

Work set to start on Unity Point

Tuesday, August 13, 2024–10:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has awarded a bid to Tri-Scapes LLC for work on the Unity Point Project. Unity Point is located at the confluence of the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers and has been the victim of erosion from the flow of the river. “We’ve had…more »

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