Monday, September 2, 2024–5:10 p.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices declined at a snail’s pace compared to a week ago. Motorists are paying an average of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is a penny less than a week ago, 16 cents less than a month ago, and 46 cents less than this time last year. …… Continue Reading
Monday, September 2, 2024–4:50 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- For the last 56 years, the Knights of Columbus and other volunteers have cooked barbecue, baked beans, and more to benefit charitable organizations. The annual Labor Day BBQ was held Monday at the Rome Civic Center on Jackson Hill. According to Greg Armstrong, barbecue chairman, the…… Continue Reading
Monday, September 1, 2024–5:48 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A Labor Day tradition in Rome and Floyd County continues Monday. The 56th annual Knights of Columbus Labor Day Barbecue is at the Rome Civic Center. According to Chris Lewis with the Knights of Columbus, there will be old favorites and something new this year. Walk-up…… Continue Reading
Saturday, August 31, 2024–5:30 p.m. -Rachel Hartdegen, Rome News-Tribune- This story is possible because of a news-sharing agreement with the Rome News-Tribune. More information can be found at northwestgeorgianews.com The evaluation was completed during a called board meeting on Aug. 19 and the Rome News-Tribune acquired the evaluation summary through the Open Records Act. Georgia law…… Continue Reading
Saturday, August 31, 2024–4:50 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Warrant: Convicted felon had firearm mounted to his ATV A 63-year-old Coosa man was recently arrested at his Mays Bridge Road home on a felony warrant charging him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the warrant: Lawrence Oquinn Harvey had a…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 29, 2024–11:15 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Three people were arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop on Burlington Drive at First Street in Shannon on Wednesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Suspected methamphetamine, meth pipes, and marijuana were found in the vehicle. 41-year-old Brandon Marcus Gravitt of Rome and 36-year-old…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 29, 2024–11:00 a.m. -Staff reports- Additional charges have been filed against the suspect in a murder in North Rome earlier this week. On Tuesday afternoon, Rome Police responded to the 300 block of Reynolds Street and found 56-Brian Jeffrey Haynes of Rome dead inside a vehicle. He had been shot in the head.…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 29, 2024–10:55 a.m. -Rome Police Department report- Rome Police are investigating the apparent theft of a taxidermied male lion from the welcome center at Shorter University. According to the incident report: No one thought anything about the lion not being in its original spot back in June due to construction work that was…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 29, 2024–10:50 a.m. -News Release- The Princeton Review has included Berry College in its annual ranking publication, “The Best 390 Colleges” for 2025. As part of its publication, The Princeton Review selects the top 390 colleges from America’s 2,600 four-year collegiate institutions. Researchers also collect surveys from current college students to create ranking…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 29, 2024–10:45 a.m. -Georgia Department of Transportation- To allow for the anticipated increase in Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today the suspension of lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, August 30 at 12 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 3. While construction-related…… Continue Reading