Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Department of Public Safety- Traffic crashes in Georgia over the Labor Day holiday travel period which began Friday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m., and ended Monday, September 2, at 11:59 p.m., resulted in 20 deaths. Statewide, Georgia State Patrol Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes resulting in 13 fatalities. Local agencies reporting traffic deaths…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, September 4, 2024–9:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- September is National Preparedness Month, a time for families to take proactive steps to enhance their Ready kits, update their communications plan, and prepare for potential emergencies. When you think about emergencies, things like tornadoes, hurricanes, and snowstorms come to mind. However, according to Chris Fincher…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–12:00 p.m. -Rome City Schools- A lot of clapping, children proclaiming, “I think I can,” laughter and energy permeated the facility at Tallatoona Head Start on Tuesday morning, as Rome City Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric L. Holland shared one of his favorite books with the roughly 50-plus,3 and 4-year-olds in the room.…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:15 a.m. News Release- The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes, and the coveted championship belt at the 2024 Chili-Fest Cook-Off presented by Georgia Power set for Saturday, November 2 at Ridge Ferry Park. Registration is now open for…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–11:10 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Passes for this year’s Rome International Film Festival are on sale now. The 21st edition of RIFF is from October 31 through November 3. Since it begins on Halloween, a special event is planned for the kids following the annual downtown trick-or-treat, according to Leanne Cook,…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 3, 2024–10:50 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police are investigating a reported vehicle theft on Monday. According to an incident report: A man told officers that someone had stolen his Dodge Charger and attempted to drive away. However, the car ended up crashing into the concrete stairs of a Northwest Georgia Housing…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 2, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Garden Lakes man is accused of molesting a child under the age of 10 between January 1 and July 13 of this year at his Sandy Beach Terrace residence. According to Floyd County Jail records: 33-year-old James Forrest Trammell committed at least five acts of…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 2, 2024–6:25 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of using false information during arrest A Cedartown man has been charged with false statements and writings and giving a false name or date of birth to a law enforcement officer following his arrest over the weekend. According to Floyd County Jail records: 29-year-old…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:20 p.m. -News Release- Georgia has entered the peak of hurricane season, but that’s not the only type of disaster people should be preparing for right now. National Preparedness Month began Sunday, and all month long, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 2, 2024–5:13 p.m. -News Release- The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites artists of all skill levels to participate in the inaugural Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome, set to take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This exciting new event celebrates the art of plein air painting and offers participants the unique…… Continue Reading