Thursday, July 25, 2024–10:50 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Board of Education is expected to vote on the final approval of the proposed millage rate for 2024 during a called meeting Friday morning. The proposed tax rate is 17.141, a decrease from 17.70 mills in 2023. The board is also expected to…… Continue Reading
Thursday, July 25, 2024–10:38 a.m. -Floyd County Schools News Release- The College Board has released the AP School Scholar Roster and it includes 172 Floyd County Schools (FCS) students earning 231 AP Scholar Awards, the highest number of AP scholars received for the system. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides motivated and academically…… Continue Reading
Thursday, July 25, 2024–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Department of Labor- Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Rome recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in June, up six-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.8 percent. “Georgia is where opportunities abound, and innovation thrives,” said Commissioner Bruce Thompson. “Every…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 24, 2024–11:00 a.m. -John Bailey, 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 A loss for opioid manufacturers means a win for Rome. The national settlement means healing and hope for local men seeking to rebuild their lives. Using funds…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 24, 2024–10:37 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault, child cruelty A Coosa man has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault at his Dean View Drive residence back on July 5. According to Floyd County Jail records and an arrest warrant: 51-year-old Pablo Espinoza-Cruz attempted to stab a…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 24, 2024–10:30 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission has approved a special use permit for an RV park on Davis Road in Cave Spring. The application first came to the commission in April, but the board opted to allow the developer Anthony Carver to adjust the plans. Carver told the…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 24, 2024–10:09 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Rome Police officers and firefighters are getting a pay raise. On Monday, the Rome City Commission approved a new pay scale with a minimum salary of $52,000 a year for public safety. In other city departments, the minimum hourly wage will increase from $13 to $16.…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–8:17 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Floyd County Commission voted Tuesday to raise the millage rate, but the increase was less than what had been advertised. The advertised rate for county maintenance and operations was 9.414 mills. However, Commissioner Scotty Hancock made the motion to set the property tax rate at…… Continue Reading
July 23rd, 2024 – 1:55 PM Press Release – The Rome-Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Jolly as its new Executive Director. In her new role, Jolly will lead the Commission in its mission to enhance the well-being of children, youth, and families throughout the Rome-Floyd…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 23, 2024–9:50 a.m. -News Release- For the seventh consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has earned Gold certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) for the care it provides heart failure patients. The AHA releases its Get With The Guidelines honorees annually. The Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure quality achievement…… Continue Reading