Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Reaction continues regarding Governor Brian Kemp’s decision not to run against Jon Ossoff for the United States Senate in 2026. On Monday, Kemp issued a statement that read: “Over the last few weeks, I have had many conversations with friends, supporters, and leaders across the country who encouraged…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Despite the rain, Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation held its Backyard BBQ Bash on Saturday, albeit with a venue change. The event was moved from Ridgeferry Park to Lock and Dam Park because of the weather. The winners on Saturday were: Best Team Name Up In Smoke BBQ Best…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 5, 2025–11:35 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- This coming weekend, area residents can learn more about the agencies that keep us safe during an Emergency Services Expo. The event is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the East Rome Walmart. “We’ve spoken with Georgia Power, and they have agreed…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 5, 2025–10:25 a.m. -Berry College News Release- Berry College will celebrate two milestones at commencement May 10: the retirement of President Steve Briggs after nearly two decades of leadership and the class of 2025, the largest in the college’s history. Approximately 550 undergraduate students will receive their diplomas in a ceremony at 9…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 5, 2025–10:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man accelerated his vehicle as a woman was trying to get out An Armuchee man is facing charges following an incident on Saturday night on New Calhoun Highway. According to Floyd County Jail records: 47-year-old Donald Hugh Hembree III took off as a woman was…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 5, 2025–10:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome woman was arrested early Sunday following a stabbing at an apartment on Ashland Park Boulevard. According to Floyd County Jail records: 43-year-old Aisha Laquise Bradley assaulted her husband with a knife, stabbing him at least five times in the back. Bradley is charged with…… Continue Reading
Monday, May 5, 2025–10:10 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices saw little movement at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians are now paying an average price of $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is a penny higher than a week ago, but still 13 cents lower than a month ago, and…… Continue Reading
Saturday, May 3, 2025–7:22 p.m. -News Release- Floyd County Public Works will close a portion of Wayside Road on Monday and Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The road will be closed between Calhoun Road and Wildwood Lane. Daytime detours will be Moran Lake Road, Mango Road and Ward Mountain Road.… Continue Reading
Saturday, May 3, 2025–7:15 p.m. -News Release- AdventHealth is making it easy to get screened for breast cancer with convenient 30-minute 3D screening mammograms for $30 in May for patients without insurance who qualify. 30 minutes could truly save your life. Annual mammograms are still the top-recommended screening for women because they allow the earliest…… Continue Reading
Saturday, May 3, 2025–7:10 p.m. -News Release- Floyd County Commission Chair Allison Watters was recently reappointed to serve as an at-large representative on the Board of Managers for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). Watters will represent the association as an at-large representative covering the whole state. The 2025-2026 ACCG Board of Managers was…… Continue Reading
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