Wednesday, August 7, 2024–9:45 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) today announced the launch of Reach Home Safely, a safe driving app to improve road safety and prevent crashes. To incentivize safe driving, drivers have the opportunity to participate in a contest to compete for the title of…… more »
Wednesday, August 7, 2024–9:42 a.m. -News Release- Rome High School senior Adriana Churchill has been selected to serve on the 2024 Georgia School Boards Association Youth Advisory Council. Churchill is one of only 11 students selected from across the state after submitting a written application and video that showcased her hard work, insightfulness, and engagement.…… more »
Wednesday, August 7, 2024–9:40 a.m. -Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services- Floyd County Public Animal Welfare Services has released more information regarding a health scare for the animals that has caused the facility to be closed for several days out of an abundance of caution. On August 1st, during routine shelter checks, P.A.W.S. staff discovered…… more »
![[Podcast] Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel discusses homelessness and the reverse osmosis water treatment facility site](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/7/2024/08/07092800/Document.png)
Wednesday, August 7, 2024–9:24 a.m. -WRGA News- On Wednesday, Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel was a guest on WRGA’s First News with Tony McIntosh. He discussed Tuesday’s Rome-Floyd County Joint Services Committee meeting and the issue of vagrancy and urban camping in the downtown area. McDaniel also talked about efforts to address homelessness and the possible…… more »
![[VIDEO] 2024 Corky Kell Classic coaches and players luncheon held at Rome Forum](https://cdn.socast.io/9065/sites/7/2024/08/06171458/featured-CK-2024.jpg)
August 6th, 2024 – 5:20 PM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Tuesday morning the 2024 Corkey Kell and Dave Hunter Classic hosted a coaches and players luncheon at the Rome Forum River Center. Sponsored by Sports Turf Company, the event provided an opportunity to hear from participating players and…… more »
Tuesday, August 6, 2024–11:15 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- The Rome Police Department is investigating the reported theft of a boat in the area of Veterans Memorial Highway and Riverside Parkway. According to the police report: The boat owned by a construction company that was being used by a crew to remove debris from the…… more »
Tuesday, August 6, 2024–11:09 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with burglary, terroristic threats and acts A 25-year-old Rome man has been arrested in connection with an incident on July 23 in which he allegedly entered an apartment and threatened to shoot and kill another person. According to Floyd County Jail records and an…… more »
Tuesday, August 6, 2024–11:10 a.m. -Adam Carey, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com A former Cave Spring police officer was sentenced to serve three years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to violation of oath of office and use of…… more »
Tuesday, August 7, 2024–11:00 a.m. -News Release- Get ready to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the return of the Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. The 5K is set to start…… more »
Monday, August 5, 2024–6:22 p.m. -Calhoun Police report- A teen has been arrested following a deadly shooting Sunday night in Calhoun. The shooting occurred at the Carriage Apartments on Red Bud Road. 17-year-old Lowell Thomas Yancey, of Calhoun, is charged with murder. According to a Calhoun Police Department report: Witnesses stated that Yancy and the…… more »
