Wednesday, September 25, 2024–11:30 a.m. -News Release- Rome High School students outperformed public school students in Georgia and across the nation on the SAT according to a release from the Georgia Department of Education. Rome High School students in the class of 2024 scored an overall mean score of 1064 which is 34 points above…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–11:16 a.m. -News Release- U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berry College No. 2 for “best value” and “best undergraduate teaching” among universities in the South. Berry ranked 4th overall in the South which consists of 13 states and territories. The “best value” ranking reflects the college’s successful LifeWorks program and focus on…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of threatening judge A North Rome man arrested earlier this week for reportedly calling 911 a total of 39 times is now accused of threatening a Floyd County Magistrate judge. According to Floyd County Jail records: 60-year-old Steve Lorenzo Miller threatened to kill the…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:30 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Power is monitoring the development of an expected tropical system currently developing in the Gulf of Mexico and preparing personnel and resources to respond to potential power outages later this week. While the path of the storm may change in the coming days, it is currently forecast…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A Flood Watch is in effect as we prepare for a lot of rain from Helene as it moves through the state. Heavy rainfall from Helene will likely lead to flooding concerns across north and central Georgia. According to Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management,…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 25, 2024–4:30 PM -National Weather Service- Here is the latest update as of 4:30 PM Wednesday: The storm is expected to make landfall as a category 2 or 3 Hurricane Thursday night in the panhandle region of Florida. Northwest Georgia should feel the effects of Hurricane Helene sometime in the early morning hours…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–8:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved an ordinance addressing urban camping and the improper use of public areas. Following recent discussions regarding the homelessness issue in the city, the county was asked to look at putting some ordinances into place. “It defines what camping is–which is…… Continue Reading
September 24th, 2024 – 2:30 PM WRGA Staff Reports – According to Floyd County Emergency Management’s Tim Herrington, Tropical Storm Helene is expected to intensify into a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) earlier than anticipated for Northwest Georgia. While Helene’s effects are not expected until Thursday night into the early morning hours, the community…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:30 a.m. -News Release- AdventHealth Redmond recently utilized a newly FDA-approved device to treat coronary artery disease, securing its place as the first hospital in Georgia to use the innovative technology. The AGENT™ Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) helps treat a heart issue called coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR). This happens when an artery that…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 24, 2024–11:25 a.m. -Floyd County Sheriff’s Office- Two more names have been added to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office’s “Most Wanted” list. 53-year-old Tonya Gail Watson is wanted on charges of failure to appear in court for theft by receiving stolen property, possession of methamphetamine, trafficking meth, possession of meth with the intent…… Continue Reading