Monday, August 12, 2024–11:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission will consider the approval of a proposed pay plan adjustment when it meets Tuesday night. The pay plan was reviewed and discussed at the Administrative Services Committee meeting on August 5. It would go into effect on September 1, if approved. The…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 12, 2024–10:55 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City School Board will go over enrollment numbers for the current school year when they meet on Tuesday. The board will meet at the Rome City Schools College and Career Academy on Veterans Memorial Highway. The caucus will be held at 4:00 p.m. in…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 12, 2024–10:50 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices dropped by five cents compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.23 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which is also 16 cents less than a month ago and 41 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 12, 2024–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of accessing someone else’s medical records A 68-year-old Callier Springs Road man was jailed over the weekend on charges of computer trespass, computer invasion of privacy, and stalking. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: Rolando Morales accessed the victim’s medical…… Continue Reading
Monday, August 12, 2024–9:55 a.m. -News Release- Rome High School’s football team will not be able to play in the Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic game scheduled to be played on Friday, Aug. 16. The school is taking this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the football players who were involved in the bus…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 11, 2024–5:10 p.m. -News Release- Rome High seniors and their families took part in a unique experience on Tuesday night in the gymnasium as senior parents watched their children take a pledge to graduate in the school’s first pinning ceremony. The ceremony began with seniors taking a special pin from one of two…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 11, 2024–4:55 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission is expected to discuss the location of a new water treatment facility when they meet Monday night. The Rome Water and Sewer Committee is recommending that the new reverse osmosis water treatment facility be located on Riverside Parkway, with a price tag…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 11, 2024–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The College of American Pathologists, which works to ensure the safety and quality of medical laboratories across the nation, has accredited the laboratory at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center’s stand-alone emergency department in Chattooga County. The accreditation is good for 2 years. For 75 years, the College of…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 11, 2024–4:35 p.m. -News Release- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has announced a historic Federal investment in Georgia solar manufacturing. Sen. Ossoff announced that Qcells will receive up to $1.45 billion in Federal loan funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office to strengthen American solar manufacturing, boost energy independence in Georgia, and reduce dependence on…… Continue Reading
Sunday, August 11, 2024–4:32 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of stealing car A North Rome man recently arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle has now been charged with stealing that vehicle. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 20-year-old James Bertrume Jester was caught on surveillance video…… Continue Reading