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In-person advance voting underway

In-person advance voting underway

Tuesday, October 15, 2024–6:22 p.m. -Staff reports- Early voting for the November 5 General Election is underway. Voters registered in Floyd County can cast ballots in advance at the elections office at 18 East 12th Street in Rome, the Anthony Recreation Center at 2901 Garden Lakes Boulevard in Garden Lakes, and the Thornton Recreation Center…more »

Fire destroys former Poison Ivy pool hall on Burnett Ferry Road

Fire destroys former Poison Ivy pool hall on Burnett Ferry Road

Tuesday, October 15, 2024–11:47 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The cause of a fire that completely destroyed a vacant structure in West Rome is continuing. Firefighters were on the scene of the fire at the intersection of Burnett Ferry Road and Payne Road Sunday night into Monday morning. The structure was the former home of…more »

City of Rome gets clean audit report

City of Rome gets clean audit report

Tuesday, October 15, 2024–11:35 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The City of Rome gets a clean audit review for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Christopher McKellar with Mauldin & Jenkins presented the audit results during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. “We did issue an unmodified or clean opinion, which means that the financial…more »

The Surgery Center of Rome honored with 2024 Patient Experience Excellence Award

The Surgery Center of Rome honored with 2024 Patient Experience Excellence Award

Tuesday, October 15, 2024–10:40 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond is thrilled to announce that the Surgery Center of Rome has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Patient Experience Excellence Award: Ambulatory Surgery Top Quartile Performance in Likelihood to Recommend. The 2024 Patient Experience Excellence Award is given by AdventHealth and celebrates the team’s outstanding achievements…more »

Arrest reports for October 15

Arrest reports for October 15

Tuesday, October 15, 2024–10:23 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man violates ‘no contact’ bond by strangling victim A 31-year-old Rome man is facing charges of aggravated assault and aggravated stalking following his arrest on Monday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Miguel Armani Wimby went to an apartment on Chambers Street where the victim…more »

Report: Man drove off with officer holding on to vehicle

Report: Man drove off with officer holding on to vehicle

Monday, October 14, 2024–10:35 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- An East Rome man is facing multiple charges including felony obstruction of law enforcement and fleeing or attempting to elude following his arrest Sunday on Haley Drive. According to Floyd County jail records: Police responded to the scene after 40-year-old Benjamin Parker Berry shoved a woman…more »

Arrest reports for October 14

Arrest reports for October 14

Monday, October 14, 2024–10:30 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Woman accused of making threat on voice recording A Silver Creek woman was arrested on Lombardy Way Sunday on charges of simple battery, terroristic threats and acts, and misdemeanor obstruction of officers. According to Floyd County Jail records: 31-year-old Sabra Daphine Lindsey threw alcohol on the…more »

Arrest made in September shooting in North Rome

Arrest made in September shooting in North Rome

Monday, October 14, 2024–10:26 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A teenager has been arrested in connection with a shooting on September 28 on Green and Gold Boulevard. According to an arrest warrant: 17-year-old Teriq Nasir Perkins entered the residence and discharged a firearm. The bullets penetrated the walls of the home with three people inside.…more »

Rome School Board meets Tuesday

Rome School Board meets Tuesday

Monday, October 14, 2024–9:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Board of Education will meet on Tuesday at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy located at 990 Veterans Memorial Highway in Rome. The caucus will be held at 4:00 p.m. and the regular meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. The board will…more »

Georgia gas prices continue downward trend

Georgia gas prices continue downward trend

Monday, October 14, 2024–9:15 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at the pumps compared to a week ago.   Monday’s average for regular unleaded gasoline was $2.70 a gallon, 4 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 39 cents less than last year.  Drivers pay an average of $40.50…more »

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