Sunday, July 7, 2024–2:41 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of injuring man’s eye A Rome woman was arrested late last week on a felony aggravated battery charge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 56-year-old Mary Lou White threw a weighted object which it a man in the face around his left eye causing…… more »
Sunday, July 7, 2024–2:30 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will conduct the first of three public hearings regarding the millage rate when they meet Monday. A tax rate of 26.45 mills, the same as in 2023, has been advertised. However, the city’s finance committee is recommending a reduction of 0.25 mills…… more »
Sunday, July 7, 2024–2:05 p.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 North Rome teen who lost both his legs after being run over by a train early Thursday morning in North Rome remained in critical condition Friday.…… more »
Sunday, July 7, 2024–2:00 p.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 1-year-old infant drowned during a Fourth of July party at a home on Berkshire Lane on Thursday afternoon, according to the Rome Police Department. According to…… more »
July 5th, 2024 – 11:00 PM 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 »
July 5th, 8:00 PM WRGA News Staff Reports – The Rome Police Department and Floyd County Sheriff’s Office closed areas around Riverside Park on Friday evening due to a person in the area experiencing a mental health crisis and armed with a gun. A large police presence responded to Riverside Parkway to resolve the situation,…… more »
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July 4th, 2024 – 4:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports – The Community Kitchen in Rome has announced a “Christmas in July” canned food drive, running throughout the month of July. The community is invited to drop off food items at the Community Kitchen pantry office on 4 Calhoun Ave NE, or go online to see…… more »
July 4th, 2024 – 4:10 PM Floyd County Emergency Management – Starting Monday, July 8, 2024, Floyd County Public Works will close Ann Drive until July 11, 2024, to facilitate the replacement of a large cross drain. The closure will occur at location #1, just off Alabama Highway (GA 20). During this time, motorists are…… more »
