Wednesday, July 17, 2024–10:00 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome City Commission will hold a called meeting Thursday morning to conduct the second of three public hearings regarding the proposed millage rate. The finance committee has made the recommendation that there be a reduction in the rate for maintenance and operations from 7.8 to…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 17, 2024–9:55 a.m. -News Release- Next Thursday, July 25th, marks the 13th annual Whit’s Lemonade Stand in support of the Open Door Home of Rome. Whit Molnar has raised approximately $95,000 since he created the fundraiser. This year he is hoping to pass the $100,000 mark. Molnar was only four years old when…… Continue Reading
Wednesday, July 17, 2024–9:51 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Alcohol Control Commission has forwarded a recommendation to the full city commission to adopt a small bar ordinance. Currently, any establishment that sells liquor has to meet a 50-50 food-to-drink ratio, unless a variance is granted. There are only two establishments that have such…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 16, 2024–6:30 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Bremen man is facing charges following an incident at the Floyd County Jail on Monday. According to jail records: 26-year-old Matthew Alexander Trusty chased another inmate throughout the cell block, lifting the victim off the floor and slamming him down. He then resisted being placed…… Continue Reading
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024–8:30 a.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 As the summer break comes to a close, the Floyd County Board of Education learned about a new state law that provides more regulation for bus stops…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 16, 2024–8:12 a.m. -News Release- Tickets for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. are now available at www.romecelebritydancechallenge.com. Doors to the Rome City Auditorium will open at 6 p.m. VIP tickets, available for $125 each, include admission to the pre-event patron party at Broad & Fifth as well…… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 16, 2024–8:03 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- The Rome Downtown Development Authority has awarded a total of eleven marketing grants. 14 downtown businesses applied, according to Rome Downtown Development Authority Director Aundi Lesley. “We’ve bumped it up,” she said. “In the last two years, we’ve awarded $6,000, and last year, they were all…… Continue Reading
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July 15th, 2024 – 4:00 PM David Crowder – WRGA News On Monday afternoon Georgia Senator John Ossoff joined WRGA New’s David Crowder in the studio for an exclusive interview. Senator Ossoff spoke about his recent bipartisan work to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, new legislation to help children of fallen military service…… Continue Reading
Monday, July 15, 2024–11:17 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged in knife assault A 33-year-old West Rome man is accused of assaulting his brother-in-law Saturday at a residence on Williamsburg Drive. According to Floyd County Jail records: Ricardo Ruiz Guzman used a pocket knife to cut the victim just below the throat. He also…… Continue Reading