Tuesday, April 1, 2025–10:45 a.m. -Staff reports- An arrest has been made in a March 23 wildfire in the Rosedale area that burned around 200 acres and threatened a subdivision off Highway 156. 22-year old Ainsley Brianna Sutton of Armuchee is charged with three felony counts of 1st-degree arson and single counts of destroying or…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–5:30 p.m. -State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome)- We’re almost down to the final week of the 2025 Legislative Session, and what’s happening at the Capitol right now affects your family, your paycheck, and your way of life. That’s why I’m working hard to ensure our values and needs are front and center…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–11:22 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- As the weather gets warmer, more people will be taking trips to the lake or the beach. Students in both the Rome City and Floyd County school systems are on spring break next week. According to Captain Ron Hunton with the Floyd County Police Department, there…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:55 a.m. -AAA South- The average gas price in Georgia holds steady at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is the same as it was a week ago, 1 cent lower…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:50 a.m. -News Release- Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Human Resources has received a Model Agency Award for fiscal year 2025. The Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Administration (HRA) conducted an assessment in five module areas and an optional policy review module. Thirteen agencies received a Tier 1, or model…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:45 a.m. -News Release- After a rigorous interview and testing process, five Rome High School students have been selected as Governor’s Honors Finalists and will attend the Governor’s Honor Program this summer. Andrew Neal, Isha Garg, Lucy Johnson, Emillie Maloney, and Yash Garg were all selected in their respective nomination areas. Neal…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–10:40 a.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Report: Woman pulled knife on woman, ran over victim with a vehicle A 46-year-old Rome woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault following her arrest on Sunday. According to Floyd County Jail records: Kizie Lee Donaldson pulled out a knife and held it…… Continue Reading
Monday, March 31, 2025–7:45 a.m. -National Weather Service- A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across the area through this afternoon. The main hazard will be damaging winds, but a brief, isolated tornado and some hail are not out of the question. Chattooga County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1 p.m.…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:40 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Floyd County Public Works is gearing up for a number of road paving projects this year. The first is likely to be Blacks Bluff Road. This is from Highway 100 out there—Fosters Mill—going to Brushy Branch,” said Floyd County Public Works Director Michael Skeen. “That is…… Continue Reading
Sunday, March 30, 2025–1:20 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A couple of bills related to speed detection cameras in School Zones have passed in the Georgia House, but their fate in the State Senate appears less certain. House Bill 225 would prohibit local governments or law enforcement agencies from using automated traffic enforcement safety devices…… Continue Reading
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