Wednesday, May 15, 2024–12:16 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As anticipated, a county ordinance regarding coin-operated amusement machines was put onto first reading during Tuesday’s Floyd County Commission meeting. County Manager Jamie McCord explained what is in the ordinance. “It gives definitions of what an amusement game room is versus a bona fide coin-operated amusement…… more »
Wednesday, May 15, 2024–11:41 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Teen accused of street gang activity facing additional charges More charges for a purported member of the Brothers 4 Life criminal street gang. According to Floyd County Jail records: 17-year-old Gregory Geemar Charles North Jr. of Rome was in possession of two firearms that were reported…… more »
Wednesday, May 15, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Floyd County Office of Elections and Registration- The Floyd County Office of Elections and Registration has identified significant issues with absentee ballots placed in the mail service and the return rate of those absentee ballots. Over 400 ballots have been mailed for the May 21 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election and less…… more »
Wednesday, May 15, 2024–10:00 a.m. -News Release- McKensey Wheeler’s goal 13 years ago when she started at West Central Elementary was to one day become the principal. Rome City Schools is pleased to announce that the day has come, as Wheeler will take over as principal for West Central Elementary for the 2024-25 school year…… more »
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May 14th, 2024 – 3:45 PM Ethan Garrett – Digital News Editor and Video Reporter – Monday morning the Rome Floyd Chamber welcomed the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s New Georgia Economy Tour to the Rome Forum River Center. Chris Clark, President of the Georgia Chamber, led a presentation highlighting issues facing local businesses throughout Northwest…… more »
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May 14th, 2024 – 12:35 PM Chaplain David Thornton – Floyd County Sheriff’s Office – On Monday afternoon, Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain David Thornton gave WRGA News the details about this year’s Peace Officer Memorial Service. The 28th annual Rome/Floyd Peace Officer Memorial Service will occur Friday, May 17th at 11 AM Downtown in…… more »
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 –11:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Governor Brian Kemp recently vetoed a bill that would have rescinded tax credits for certain types of data center projects in Georgia. In his veto message, the governor wrote that the timing of the measure would have left companies planning to set up data centers in Georgia…… more »
Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:43 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission has approved a rezoning request for 14 town houses on the North Broad Extension. The application was tabled during the commission’s last meeting, following a public hearing. Rome-Floyd County Planning Director Brice Wood told the commission Monday that the developer has come…… more »
Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man arrested in attempted stabbing A South Rome man was arrested Monday after he allegedly tried to stab another man with a kitchen knife. According to Floyd County Jail records: 57-year-old Billy Robert Kelly Jr. attempted to stab the victim in the abdomen during a fight…… more »
Tuesday, May 14, 2024–10:22 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- With the arrests over the weekend of Stevelle Lavelle Henderson and Fernando Willie Mills III — two of Floyd County’s “Most Wanted” — two more names have been added to the list. According to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office: 41-year-old Mario Geoffrey Josey is wanted on charges…… more »
