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Georgia gas prices down five cents

Georgia gas prices down five cents

Monday, August 5, 2024–9:26 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia’s gas price average declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is 5 cents less than a week ago,4 cents less than a month ago, and 38 cents less than this time last year.  It costs…more »

Georgia Attorney General to discuss “War on Fentanyl” in Rome Monday

Georgia Attorney General to discuss “War on Fentanyl” in Rome Monday

Sunday, August 4, 2024–2:40 a.m. -Staff reports- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr will be in Rome Monday to host the latest meeting of his Statewide Opioid Task Force. Carr will be joined by local leaders, law enforcement officials, state agency representatives, and recovery and addiction specialists. at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. The topic will be the…more »

Preorders now being accepted for Knights of Columbus Labor Day BBQ

Preorders now being accepted for Knights of Columbus Labor Day BBQ

Sunday, August 4, 2024–2:30 a.m. -News Release- Work is well underway for the 56th edition of the Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue on Monday, Sept. 2, at Rome Civic Center. Online preorders have begun for bulk carryout-only sales of barbecue, Brunswick stew, chicken, ribs and baked beans. You can order now through Aug. 31…more »

Arrest reports for August 3

Arrest reports for August 3

Saturday, August 3, 2024–7:00 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of looking up personal information of another without permission A 64-year-old West drone man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with computer invasion of privacy. According to the warrant: Rolando Salazar-Morales used a computer or computer network to look up the…more »

[VIDEO] Cops 4 Kids Softball Benefit Tournament raises funds for Special Olympics

[VIDEO] Cops 4 Kids Softball Benefit Tournament raises funds for Special Olympics

August 3rd, 2024 – 11:45 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday morning the 2024 Cops 4 Kids Softball Benefit Tournament took place at the Alto Park baseball fields. This Southern Softball Association tournament serves as a fundraiser for the local Special Olympics. Multiple public service and law enforcement…more »

[VIDEO] Grey Sunday, Live Exchange Band rock the First Friday Concert

[VIDEO] Grey Sunday, Live Exchange Band rock the First Friday Concert

August 2nd, 2024 – 12:00 AM Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Friday Evening the Downtown Rome First Friday Concert Series returned to the Town Green, along with various local food and drink vendors for the public to enjoy. The first musical talent opening group to kick off the night…more »

AdventHealth Redmond 100th robotic lung surgery

AdventHealth Redmond 100th robotic lung surgery

Friday, August 2, 2024–2:10 p.m. -News Release- On Monday, July 29, the cardiothoracic surgery team at AdventHealth Redmond, led by renowned surgeon, Ademola Adeseye, MD, MPH, celebrated 100 robotic lung surgeries since the program’s inception in 2021. The thoracic robotic surgery program at AdventHealth Redmond is the only one of its kind in Northwest Georgia.…more »

Floyd County’s “Most Wanted” list updated

Floyd County’s “Most Wanted” list updated

Friday, August 2, 2024–2:00 p.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With his arrest, another name has been added to the list. 25-year-old Tavion James Rosser is wanted for failure to appear in court on original charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault. Remaining Top 10 Most Wanted Walter Andrew Agan (age 31) Aggravated Child Molestation Marquis Brooks (age…more »

Temporary Closure for Public Animal Welfare Services

Temporary Closure for Public Animal Welfare Services

August 2nd, 2024 – 2:00 PM P.A.W.S. Press Release – Out of an abundance of caution, Public Animal Welfare Services (P.A.W.S.) will remain closed on Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3 due to a potential health concern for the animals. Staff has stated that they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety…more »

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