Friday, October 25, 2024–10:20 a.m. -News Release- Loved ones of patients served by Heyman Hospice Care at Atrium Health Floyd gathered to celebrate their memories during a special ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rome. Those present lighted candles and were asked to speak the names of those who passed…… more »
Thursday, October 24, 2024–8:40 p.m. -News Release- The YMCA of Rome and Floyd County’s Grizzard Park was inspired by a visit to another community’s youth sports facility and sparked the question, “Why not in Rome” The Y’s Grizzard Park started with a mission to serve Rome, Floyd County, and the surrounding communities by providing a…… more »
Thursday, October 24, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Staff reports- In-person advance voting for the November 5 General Election continues until Friday, November 1, and registered voters in Floyd County can cast their ballots this weekend. Early voting will be available on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m. at the…… more »
Thursday, October 24, 2024–6:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For 60 years, the Chiaha Harvest Fair has brought together many talented artisans and craftsmen from the Rome/Floyd County region, and beyond, for a wonderful fall weekend. This year’s event is Saturday and Sunday at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. The hours are 10 a.m. until 5…… more »
Thursday, October 24, 2024–10:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- 27 bands from as far north as Nashville, Tennessee to as far south as Auburn, Alabama will be in Rome Saturday for the annual Peach State Marching Festival Saturday at Barron Stadium. The opening ceremony is at 9:30 in the morning and the performances will take…… more »
Thursday, October 24, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman charged with theft An Adairville woman has been charged in the theft of several items from a location on Angel Road in Cave Spring. According to an arrest warrant: 47-year-old Nakia Marie Nelson and another individual took a generator and a chainsaw back on July…… more »
Thursday, October 24, 2024–8:40 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in September, down eight-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was 2.8 percent. “This fall, unemployment rates are dropping all across Georgia,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “While some…… more »
Wednesday, October 23, 2024–11:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with child cruelty A Rome man is accused of biting a teenager during a family altercation on East Drive on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 29-year-old Ismael Ambriz Guzman bit the 15-year-old victim on the knee, causing the…… more »
Wednesday, October 23, 2024–10:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Five law enforcement officers were honored with lifesaving awards during Tuesday’s Floyd County Commission. According to Floyd County Police Chief Mark Wallace, Floyd County Police Officer Jonathan Bodenheimer and Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant Jackson saved a man’s life while responding to a shooting call in…… more »
Wednesday, October 23, 2024–9:45 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Georgia Supreme Court has unanimously denied taking up an appeal to reinstate election rule changes that were recently struck down by a Fulton County Superior Court Judge. The state election board voted in September to implement a number of new rules. One rule would have required ballots,…… more »
