Sunday, August 18, 2024–12:30 p.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- First-time claims for unemployment insurance rose in the Rome area last month, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. There were 487 initial claims filed in July, up from 235 in June, and 419 in July of 2023. Jobless claims in Bartow County rose from 184…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 18, 2024–6:17 p.m. -Paulding County Sheriff’s Office- The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. According to a new release from the sheriff’s office: At around 6:13 p.m. Saturday, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy…… Continue Reading
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August 17, 2024 – 7:15 PMEthan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter – Saturday afternoon the Floyd County Republican Party held their annual Tillman Rally at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.A crowd gathered to listen to various speakers with 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene serving as the keynote speaker. During her address,…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Man threatens to burn down home A Silver Creek man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to burn down a woman’s home. According to Floyd County Jail records: 39-year-old Billy Wayne Stone made the threat during a domestic dispute. Stone is charged with terroristic…… Continue Reading
Friday, August 16, 2024–6:35 p.m. -News Release- A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) graduate has been recognized for her outstanding work as the primary coordinator for election poll workers in Floyd County. TeCorian Rowland, senior elections technician for the Floyd County Board of Elections and Registration, was raised in Rockmart and attended GNTC’s Polk County…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 15, 2024–11:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Unlike the City of Rome, Floyd County currently has no ordinance in place regarding panhandling and urban camping, but that could soon change. Floyd County Public Safety Division Director John Blalock told the county’s public safety committee on Thursday that following recent discussions regarding the homelessness…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 15, 2024–10:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A number of free screenings will be available this Saturday during the 22nd annual Health Initiative for Men and Women. The event, sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Rome and Northwest Georgia is from 8 a.m. until noon at the Floyd County Health Department. Free…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 15, 2024–10:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene will be the keynote speaker Saturday during the Floyd County Republican Party’s annual Tillman Rally at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. The doors open at 11 a.m. and the rally starts at noon. Other speakers include National Rifle Association and former…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 15, 2024–10:25 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 43-year-old Coosa man has been arrested on felony warrants charging him with child molestation, sexual exploitation of children, and sexual battery. According to the warrants: George Edward Tibbits molested a child between the ages of 11 and 14 between June of 2022 and July of…… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 15, 2024–10:20 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Two Armuchee residents are accused of allowing children to live in unsanitary and unsafe conditions. 58-year-old Donaldson Clark Ware and 44-year-old Sandy Michelle Ware are both charged with 1st-degree cruelty to children. According to the arrest warrants: The home on Sike Story Road has holes in…… Continue Reading